# Centers for Pain Control & Vein Care

> Centers for Pain Control & Vein Care offers comprehensive pain management and vein care services using advanced, minimally invasive treatments across multiple locations in Indiana.

At the Centers for Pain Control & Vein Care, we evaluate and treat chronic musculoskeletal pain, including back, neck, and joint discomfort, as well as vein conditions such as varicose veins, leg swelling, and restless leg syndrome. With convenient locations in Hobart, LaPorte, Merrillville, Munster, and Valparaiso, Indiana, our team of physicians provides personalized diagnostic evaluations and treatment plans. Advanced treatments include joint and spinal injections, radiofrequency ablation, genicular artery embolization, kyphoplasty, spinal cord stimulation, and various minimally invasive vein procedures.

Disclaimer: This information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

## Key Pages
- [About Us](https://www.discover-cpc.com/about-us)
- [Providers](https://www.discover-cpc.com/providers)
- [Locations](https://www.discover-cpc.com/locations)
- [About Centers for Vein Care](https://www.discover-cpc.com/about-centers-for-vein-care)
- [Medicare ACCESS Program](https://www.discover-cpc.com/medicare-access-program)
- [Pay Now](https://www.discover-cpc.com/pay-now)

## Booking & Contact
- [Request an Appointment](https://www.discover-cpc.com/schedule)
- [Contact Us](https://www.discover-cpc.com/contact-us)
- [Patient Registration](https://www.discover-cpc.com/registration)
- [Hobart Location](https://www.discover-cpc.com/hobart): 201 Main Street, Hobart, IN 46342
- [LaPorte Location](https://www.discover-cpc.com/laporte): 204 Legacy Plaza West, LaPorte, IN 46350
- [Merrillville Location](https://www.discover-cpc.com/merrillville): 8687 Connecticut Street, STE D, Merrillville, IN 46410
- [Munster Location](https://www.discover-cpc.com/munster): 1928 45th Street, Munster, IN 46321
- [Valparaiso Location](https://www.discover-cpc.com/valparaiso): 2211 Roosevelt Road, Valparaiso, IN 46383

## Providers
- [All Providers](https://www.discover-cpc.com/providers)
- [Dr. Chetan Puranik, MD](https://www.discover-cpc.com/chetan-puranik-md): Pain Management Specialist & CEO
- [Dr. Rohit Puranik, MD](https://www.discover-cpc.com/rohit-puranik-md): Pain Management Specialist
- [Dr. Simon Ho, MD](https://www.discover-cpc.com/simon-ho-md): Pain Management Specialist
- [Dr. Tarek Shahbandar, MD](https://www.discover-cpc.com/tarek-shahbandar-md): Pain Management Specialist
- [Dr. Keerthi Prasad, MD](https://www.discover-cpc.com/keerthi-prasad-md): Interventional Radiologist & Vein Specialist
- [Dr. Daniel Cha, MD](https://www.discover-cpc.com/daniel-cha-md): Pain Management Specialist
- [Dr. Monish Merchant, MD](https://www.discover-cpc.com/monish-merchant-md): Interventional Radiologist & Vein Specialist
- [Dr. Dennis Prohaska, DO](https://www.discover-cpc.com/dennis-prohaska-do): Interventional Radiologist & Vein Specialist
- [Dr. Vevek Parikh, MD](https://www.discover-cpc.com/vevek-parikh-md): Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
- [Valerie Cline, NP](https://www.discover-cpc.com/valerie-cline-np): Nurse Practitioner
- [Chelsea Beauregard, NP](https://www.discover-cpc.com/chelsea-beauregard-np): Nurse Practitioner
- [Christy Kersey, NP](https://www.discover-cpc.com/christy-kersey-np): Nurse Practitioner
- [Julie Stein, NP](https://www.discover-cpc.com/julie-stein-np): Nurse Practitioner
- [Selena Velasco, NP](https://www.discover-cpc.com/selena-velasco-np): Nurse Practitioner
- [Hanifa Waarith, NP](https://www.discover-cpc.com/hanifa-waarith-np): Nurse Practitioner
- [Angie Zielinski, NP](https://www.discover-cpc.com/angie-zielinski-np): Nurse Practitioner

## Services
- [Back Pain](https://www.discover-cpc.com/service/back-pain): Comprehensive treatment for chronic musculoskeletal back pain.
- [Neck Pain](https://www.discover-cpc.com/service/neck-pain): Treatments for disabling neck pain, including steroid injections and radiofrequency ablation.
- [Physical Medicine](https://www.discover-cpc.com/service/physical-medicine): On-site services for recovery from injury or surgery, including chiropractic care.
- [Sciatica](https://www.discover-cpc.com/service/sciatica): Diagnosis and treatment for sciatic nerve pain.
- [Joint Injection](https://www.discover-cpc.com/service/joint-injection): Injections for chronic joint pain from conditions like osteoarthritis, tendinitis, or bursitis.
- [Spider Veins](https://www.discover-cpc.com/service/spider-veins): Minimally invasive treatments to improve appearance and circulation.
- [Leg Pain](https://www.discover-cpc.com/service/leg-pain): Treatment for musculoskeletal issues or circulatory problems causing leg discomfort.
- [Leg Swelling](https://www.discover-cpc.com/service/leg-swelling): Diagnosis and personalized treatment for swelling caused by injury, DVT, or edema.
- [Restless Leg Syndrome](https://www.discover-cpc.com/service/restless-leg-syndrome): Evaluations and treatment plans for RLS symptoms.
- [VenaSeal](https://www.discover-cpc.com/service/vena-seal): Non-surgical treatment for painful varicose veins using a medical adhesive.
- [Minuteman / MIS Fusion](https://www.discover-cpc.com/service/minuteman-mis-fusion): Minimally invasive spinal fusion for low or mid-back pain.
- [Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE)](https://www.discover-cpc.com/service/genicular-artery-embolization): Minimally invasive procedure to reduce knee pain from osteoarthritis.
- [Sacroiliac Joint Fusion](https://www.discover-cpc.com/service/sacroiliac-joint-fusion): Minimally invasive procedure to stabilize the SI joint for chronic pain.
- [Hip Artery Embolization (HAE)](https://www.discover-cpc.com/service/hip-artery-embolization-hae): Minimally invasive procedure to reduce hip pain from Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome.
- [mild® Procedure](https://www.discover-cpc.com/service/mild-procedure): Minimally invasive treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis.
- [Knee Pain](https://www.discover-cpc.com/service/knee-pain): Comprehensive evaluation and treatment for acute or chronic knee pain.
- [Arthritis](https://www.discover-cpc.com/service/arthritis): Diagnosis and treatment for various types of arthritis to reduce pain and restore function.
- [Bursitis](https://www.discover-cpc.com/service/bursitis): Personalized treatments for hip bursitis (GTPS) to relieve pain and improve mobility.
- [Spinal Stenosis](https://www.discover-cpc.com/service/spinal-stenosis): Nonsurgical treatments for narrowing of the spinal canal causing nerve compression.
- [Joint Pain](https://www.discover-cpc.com/service/joint-pain): Evaluation and personalized treatment plans for pain from injuries, overuse, or chronic conditions.

## Policies
- [Terms of Use](https://www.discover-cpc.com/our-terms)
- [Privacy Statement](https://www.discover-cpc.com/your-privacy)
- [Accessibility Statement](https://www.discover-cpc.com/accessibility-statement)

## Patient Resources
- [Medicare ACCESS Program](https://www.discover-cpc.com/medicare-access-program): Technology-supported remote chronic care management program.
- [About Centers for Vein Care](https://www.discover-cpc.com/about-centers-for-vein-care): Information on vein disease diagnosis and treatment.
- [When is leg swelling a sign of something serious?](https://www.discover-cpc.com/post/when-is-leg-swelling-a-sign-of-something-serious)
- [Introduction to the Minuteman® Procedure](https://www.discover-cpc.com/post/dont-let-back-pain-keep-you-on-the-sidelines-an-introduction-to-the-minuteman-procedure)
- [Reasons to consider GAE in 2026](https://www.discover-cpc.com/post/new-year-no-knee-pain-3-reasons-to-consider-gae-in-2026)
- [HAE: A Minimally Invasive Option for Chronic Hip Pain Relief](https://www.discover-cpc.com/post/hip-artery-embolization-hae-a-minimally-invasive-option-for-chronic-hip-pain-relief)
- [What is a Medial Branch Block?](https://www.discover-cpc.com/post/what-is-a-medial-branch-block-a-simple-explanation-of-this-spine-pain-injection)
- [Why it might be time to consider radiofrequency ablation for your chronic pain](https://www.discover-cpc.com/post/why-it-might-be-time-to-consider-radiofrequency-ablation-for-your-chronic-pain)

## Blog
- [Blog Archive](https://www.sportschiroandrehab.com/blog-archive)
- [SI Joint Fusion: 5 Signs It Might Be the Solution to Your Lower Back Pain](https://www.sportschiroandrehab.com/post/si-joint-fusion-5-signs-it-might-be-the-solution-to-your-lower-back-pain)
- [Targeting Knee Pain at the Source: The Benefits of Radiofrequency Ablation](https://www.sportschiroandrehab.com/post/targeting-knee-pain-at-the-source-the-benefits-of-radiofrequency-ablation)
- [What Is a Medial Branch Block? A Simple Explanation of This Spine Pain Injection](https://www.sportschiroandrehab.com/post/what-is-a-medial-branch-block-a-simple-explanation-of-this-spine-pain-injection)
- [Hip Artery Embolization (HAE): A Minimally Invasive Option for Chronic Hip Pain Relief](https://www.sportschiroandrehab.com/post/hip-artery-embolization-hae-a-minimally-invasive-option-for-chronic-hip-pain-relief)
- [Don’t Let Back Pain Keep You on the Sidelines: An Introduction to the Minuteman® Procedure](https://www.sportschiroandrehab.com/post/dont-let-back-pain-keep-you-on-the-sidelines-an-introduction-to-the-minuteman-procedure)
- [Blog Archive](https://www.caceresgyn.com/blog-archive)
- [Blog Archive](https://discover-cpc.com/blog-archive)
- [Chronic Back Pain Management: When to Consider a Medial Branch Block (MBB)](https://discover-cpc.com/post/chronic-back-pain-management-when-to-consider-a-medial-branch-block-mbb)
- [Can Hip Artery Embolization (HAE) Help Me Avoid Hip Replacement Surgery?](https://discover-cpc.com/post/can-hip-artery-embolization-hae-help-me-avoid-hip-replacement-surgery)
*   [Blog Archive](https://www.discover-cpc.com/blog-archive)