Renee S. Hartz, MD

Medical Director West Suburban Pain Relief

Renee S. Hartz, MD, is the medical director of the Chicago Center for Myofascial Pain Relief in Illinois. She graduated from medical school in 1974. After completing pediatric and surgical internships, Dr. Hartz went on to complete general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery residencies, becoming one of the first female cardiac surgeons in the world. During her academic career, she mentored students and residents and has published widely in both clinical and basic research on heart disease in women. She received tenure at Northwestern University and was Chief of the Cardiothoracic Surgical program at the University of Illinois.

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A review of more than 200 people with pain due to a short first metatarsal bone (Morton’s toe) leads to questions about how this common condition is treated.
Foot & Ankle Pain

Re-Examining Morton’s Toe as a Pain Disorder

Renee S. Hartz, MD; Mary Biancalana, CMTPT, MS
Journal Article
14 Min Read

A review of more than 200 people with pain due to a short first metatarsal bone (Morton’s toe) leads to questions about how this common condition is treated.

A review of more than 200 people with pain due to a short first metatarsal bone (Morton’s toe) leads to questions about how this common condition is treated.
Foot & Ankle Pain

Re-Examining Morton’s Toe as a Pain Disorder

Renee S. Hartz, MD; Mary Biancalana, CMTPT, MS
Journal Article
14 Min Read

A review of more than 200 people with pain due to a short first metatarsal bone (Morton’s toe) leads to questions about how this common condition is treated.

This case report below describes how a team of clinicians unravels the underlying pathology in ta patient with atlas subluxation.
Pain Management

Undiagnosed Atlas Subluxation in Patient with Pain and Poor Myofascial Function

Renee S. Hartz, MD; Sharon Sauer, CMTPT; Marshall Dickholtz Jr., DC
Journal Article
8 Min Read

This case report below describes how a team of clinicians unravels the underlying pathology in ta patient with atlas subluxation.

This case report below describes how a team of clinicians unravels the underlying pathology in ta patient with atlas subluxation.
Pain Management

Undiagnosed Atlas Subluxation in Patient with Pain and Poor Myofascial Function

Renee S. Hartz, MD; Sharon Sauer, CMTPT; Marshall Dickholtz Jr., DC
Journal Article
8 Min Read

This case report below describes how a team of clinicians unravels the underlying pathology in ta patient with atlas subluxation.

Learn how EMG-NCV testing is once-again a cost-effective alternative for the diagnosis of peripheral neuropathies.
Pain Management

Expanded Use of EMG-NCV Helps Guide Treatment of Lower Extremity Neuromuscular Disorders

Renee S. Hartz, MD; Deepak Manral, DC, CNPS; Jill Howe; Jodie Schultz, DC, CNPS
Journal Article
11 Min Read

Learn how EMG-NCV testing is once-again a cost-effective alternative for the diagnosis of peripheral neuropathies.

Learn how EMG-NCV testing is once-again a cost-effective alternative for the diagnosis of peripheral neuropathies.
Pain Management

Expanded Use of EMG-NCV Helps Guide Treatment of Lower Extremity Neuromuscular Disorders

Renee S. Hartz, MD; Deepak Manral, DC, CNPS; Jill Howe; Jodie Schultz, DC, CNPS
Journal Article
11 Min Read

Learn how EMG-NCV testing is once-again a cost-effective alternative for the diagnosis of peripheral neuropathies.