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( Neurology ) at Loyola University of Chicago ’ s Stritch School of Medicine . He received the Certificate of Added Qualification in Headache Medicine in 2016 .

Alexander Feoktistov , MD , PhD , is Director of Research at the Clinic . He joined the medical staff of the Clinic in 2011 but originally arrived at the Clinic in 2001 as a Fellow . He received his M . D . with honors at Moscow Medical Academy , Moscow , Russia , where he also completed a residency in neurology . In 2002 , Doctor Feoktistov received a Ph . D . in neurology from the Department of Neurology at the Moscow Medical Academy . He received board certification in neurology and psychotherapy in Russia , and served as Deputy of Medical Director at the Professor Alexander Vein Pain Clinic in Moscow . In 2001 , Doctor Feoktistov received a Presidential award for a 1-year fellowship of his choice . He was approved to study headache at the Diamond Headache Clinic in Chicago , working directly with Seymour Diamond , MD and the other physicians . From 2002 to 2007 , he remained on staff at the Diamond Headache Clinic , conducting research and assisting in clinical duties . In 2007 , Doctor Feoktistov started a residency in medicine at Saint Joseph Hospital , Chicago . From 2010 through 2011 , he completed a fellowship in pain medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation .

Dr . Feoktistov received board certification in Internal Medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine ( ABIM ), in 2010 , and has received Certification in Headache Medicine from the United Council of Neurological Subspecialties in 2012 . He is also a certified Diplomate in Pain Medicine by the American Board of Pain Medicine . In addition to his research activities at the Clinic , he provides interventional pain procedures including BOTOX ® injections , nerve blocks , and facet blocks .

Bradley Torphy , MD , joined the staff in 2012 . Dr . Torphy graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington , IN , with a double major BA in Biology and History . Prior to attending medical school , he held numerous positions with

the Johnson & Johnson Corporation . He graduated from Xavier University School of Medicine , where he received the President ’ s Scholarship . He completed his residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine , which is affiliated with Presence-Saint Joseph Hospital , Chicago , where he served as Chief Resident . Prior to joining the Clinic , Dr . Torphy practiced at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn , IL , where he was named Physician of the Year by the inpatient nursing staff .

He is actively involved in headache research , and has presented these findings at numerous national and international headache conferences . In 2016 , he received the Certificate of Added Qualification in Headache Medicine ( CAQ ). Currently , he is an instructor of Clinical Medicine at Rush Medical College , Chicago .

The other health care providers at the Clinic include certified Physician Assistants , Christine Lantin , Lana Tymouch , and Caitlin Johnston . Ms . Lantin joined the Clinic staff in 1997 . Ms . Lantin ’ s mission is to ensure that a patient ’ s treatment plan is executed in a closely guided way . She sees patients at the Clinic and also provides phone consultations for the patients of Dr . Merle Diamond . Ms . Lantin received her MMA in Physician Assistant Studies at Midwestern University , Downers Grove , IL .

Ms . Tymouch joined the staff in 2002 after completing PA training at Cook County Hospital / Malcolm X College in Chicago . She sees patients at the Clinic , and also provides phone consultations for patients of Dr . George Urban . Her focus of interest at the outpatient clinic is IV treatment , which is prescribed for patients with migraine or cluster headache conditions .

Mmes . Lantin and Tymouch received the Certificate of Added Qualification in Headache Medicine in 2016 .

Ms . Johnston is a graduate of the Rush University Physician Assistant program in Chicago , IL , where she completed an additional 9 months of advanced clinical training in internal medicine . She joined the Clinic staff in 2015 where

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