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Dr. Joe Onwuta, MD

Dr. Joe Onwuta, MD

Pain Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Joe Onwuta, MD is a pain medicine physician in Algonquin, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital and Advocate Sherman Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 44 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (44 reviews)

Practice

1486 Merchant Dr Algonquin, IL 60102
Telehealth available

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Dr. Onwuta's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Onwuta

3.1
44 ratings, 13 with a written review
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Definitely the Most Knowledgeable Dr in this field
He genuinely cares about my level of pain, and he develops a care plan to fix it! He, hands down is the most professional and knowledgeable Dr in pain management. My quality of life has been dramatically improved since he became my Dr!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 14, 2024
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Dr. Onwuta is a liar, he wrote multiple things in my notes that I never said including that I had an issue with my elbow when I've never had anything wrong with my elbow my entire life. He also didn't understand my conditions and kept contradicting what I was telling him and what the medical literature says.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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BC – Apr 15, 2024
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Very pleased with doctor so far
I recently had 6 medial block injections from Dr Onwuta, and for me they worked very well. He explained everything to me before my procedure and the staff was very good as well.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Betty Amie – Dec 25, 2023
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Excellent Doctor
Caring, professional, and smart. He is compassionate and willing to discuss Ootions. Great doctor!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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T Wagner – Oct 02, 2022
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I had an appointment for 1:00 PM and out of respect for the doctors and their time, Arrived 15 minutes early. After a few minutes I was directed to a examination room and after nurse took all of my vitals, I sat till 1:45 PM and no doctor in sight. Not even a soul came by to say doctor was running late. I just got up and left as my time is as valuable as doctors time if not more. They are scheduling too many patients to maximize their money making business and they do not care for patients health.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Ben Babakhani – Jan 26, 2022
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Listens to every concern that I have and works with me (the patient) to try and figure out what is causing the pain so it will not be a life long issue and never ending regimen of pills.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Apr 21, 2021
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I never got the visit. I was waiting two months for an appointment. Finally got a video chat appointment. Only problem is that the chat never took place. These clowns not only lost my MRI cd, but they told me the day of the appointment that they didn't need it, as the doctor hasn't been in his office since April and can't view anything. Then, they tell me I have to reschedule because I didn't fill out paperwork they never mentioned or gave me. Go anywhere else. This office is a damn joke.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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May 06, 2020
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this doctor does not understand pain. apparently you only need a stronger pain killer if you hurt your back. you must be an addict if you do not have a back problem. stay away from this quack. if you have any pain that is not back related you are in trouble with this quack.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Mar 23, 2018
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This is one of the best doctors I have ever seen. He does not talk down to you and listens to your concerns. Very personable, very easy to get along with. I would recommend Dr. Onwuta to anyone with pain management issues.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Kathleen Allen in Algonquin IL – Feb 07, 2018
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I've been dealing with pain for 6+years and have had different doctors over that time. Dr. Onwuta is great. He listens to me, takes his time to adress my concerns and makes sure I am satisfied and need anything else before I leave my appointment. While you do have to schedule your appointments out a month, I have had a few times where I had to get in right away for refills and the staff was able to help. I 100% recommend Dr. Onwuta.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Rachel in Crystal Lake, IL – Dec 10, 2017
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Dr Onwuta and staff abandoned me after 5 years of being his patient and paying out of pocket. I needed to address my mental health and needed to get off of opioids before entering 28 day inpatient facility for depression. He refused to help me his staff was beyond cruel to me telling me he's triple booked everyday and I couldn't get in for a month to see him. Even after I explained my serious situation. I'm heartbroken over this he doesn't care about his patients well being and doesn't listen
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Stacy in Barrington, IL – Aug 20, 2017
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Been seeing him for years because I can't find another Doctor. Dr. Onwuta always makes me wait and then I feel he isn't listening or believing me. He hasn't helped me one bit.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Ann in Bartlett, IL – Jul 02, 2017
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Dr Onwuta is an exceptional pain doctor! He strives to find the root cause of the pain and address it from there. I would highly recommend them to all family and friends
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Tracey C Nowobilski-Scott in Hampshire Illinois – May 17, 2017
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Dr. Joe Onwuta, MD is a pain medicine physician in Algonquin, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities Advocate...read more
  • Pain Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

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  • Cook Co Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1996
  • Loyola University

    Residency Hospital, 1995
  • West Penn Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1992
  • University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine
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Guevara Family Physicians1486 Merchant Dr Algonquin, IL 60102
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