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Dr. Athena Kostidis, MD

(62 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease) and Neurophysiology

Indiana University School of Medicine (2001)

Professional interests include: tension headache, headache, chronic migraine, and more.

2160 S 1st Avenue (17w740 22nd Street, Oakbrook Terrace, Il. 60181)
Maywood, IL 60153

(630) 627-7399

Dr. Athena Kostidis, MD is a neurologist in Maywood, IL specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and neurophysiology. She graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2001 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Athena Kostidis, MD is affiliated with Loyola Medicine and Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC).

Office Locations

Address:

2160 S 1st Avenue (17w740 22nd Street, Oakbrook Terrace, Il. 60181)
Maywood, IL 60153

Address:

6800 North Frontage Road
Burr Ridge, IL 60527

Address:

Loyola Medicine Oakbrook Terrace 1s224 and 1s260 Summit Avenue
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

Some issues Dr. Athena Kostidis, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

In The News

“"There are a lot of patients out there that have already tried everything we have," said Dr. Athena Kostidis, a Loyola University Medicine neurologist who specializes in migraines.”—"New drugs in development may offer serious relief from migraines", Chicago Sun-Times, August 2017

diagnostic procedures	95
doctor visit	288

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	24
Less than 65	75

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	7
doctor visit	91

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	23
Cancer	0

diagnostic procedures	53
doctor visit	188

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	32
Less than 65	122

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

diagnostic procedures	65
doctor visit	187

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	14
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	238

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	13
Less than 65	71

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	252
injections	15
minimally invasive procedures	15

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

doctor visit	199
injections	40
minimally invasive procedures	40

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	165
injections	33
minimally invasive procedures	33

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	327
injections	107
minimally invasive procedures	107

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Athena Kostidis, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Athena Kostidis, MD treated as a neurologist in Maywood, IL were minimally invasive procedures, injections and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	216
injections	48
minimally invasive procedures	48

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Athena Kostidis, MD.

**Gender**
Female	111
Male	49

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	26
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	114
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	8
75 to 84	22
Less than 65	55
65 to 74	58

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Athena Kostidis, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Athena Kostidis, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Athena Kostidis, MD graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2001. She is certified by the Neurology, Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine (2001)

Board Certification: Neurology, Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (2006)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Athena Kostidis, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Loyola Medicine

Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Athena Kostidis, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 62 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Athena Kostidis, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Maywood, IL.

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Biography

Dr. Athena Kostidis is a medical specialist in neurophysiology and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She is conversant in Greek. Dr. Kostidis's areas of expertise include the following: facial pain, chronic migraine, and tension headache. She is affiliated with Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC). She is a graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine. She has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating.

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