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Dr. Eugene Robert Schnitzler, MD

(Dr. Eugene R. Schnitzler, MD)

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pediatric Neurology and General Pediatrics

Temple University School of Medicine (1971)

Professional interests include: epilepsy, learning disabilities, migraine, and more.

1030 W. Higgins Road
Park Ridge, IL 60068

(708) 216-2662

Dr. Eugene Robert Schnitzler, MD is a pediatric neurologist in Park Ridge, IL specializing in pediatric neurology and general pediatrics. He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1971 and has 54 years of experience. Dr. Eugene Robert Schnitzler, MD is affiliated with Loyola Medicine and Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC).

Office Locations

Address:

1030 W. Higgins Road
Park Ridge, IL 60068

Address:

2160 S First Avenue
Maywood, IL 60153

Some issues Dr. Eugene Robert Schnitzler, MD can help you with:

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

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

“Part of the problem is that a 2013 change in the way autism was diagnosed added children previously deemed cognitively impaired to the category, she said.Yet, despite the growing numbers of kids...”—"Researchers look to Chicago families to help trace the roots of autism", Chicago Sun-Times, April 2018

“No," said Dr. Eugene R. Schnitzler, a professor of neurology and pediatrics at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. "”—"Two Drugs for Adult Migraines May Not Help Children (Published 2016)", New York Times, October 2016

electroencephalography (EEG)	137

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	19
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	47
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	47
Dementia	33
Cancer	11

electroencephalography (EEG)	127

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	12
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	42
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	49
Dementia	36
Cancer	10

doctor visit	16
electroencephalography (EEG)	66

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	41
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	30
Cancer	13

electroencephalography (EEG)	19

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	25

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	35
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	21
Cancer	0

doctor visit	25
electroencephalography (EEG)	29

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	20

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	36
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	28
Cancer	0

doctor visit	20
electroencephalography (EEG)	21

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	35
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	29
Cancer	0

doctor visit	20

doctor visit	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	18
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	29

doctor visit	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	16
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

doctor visit	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eugene Robert Schnitzler, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Eugene Robert Schnitzler, MD treated as a pediatric neurologist in Park Ridge, IL were electroencephalography (EEG).

doctor visit	26
electroencephalography (EEG)	67

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene Robert Schnitzler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	43
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	12
85 and over	3
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	11

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene Robert Schnitzler, MD From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eugene Robert Schnitzler, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	3
Dementia	17

Education & Training

Dr. Eugene Robert Schnitzler, MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1971. He completed residency at University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. He is certified by the Child Neurology, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology Subspecialty and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine (1971)

Residency: University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center (1974)

Board Certification: Child Neurology, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology Subspecialty (1983)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Eugene Robert Schnitzler, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Loyola Medicine

Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Eugene Robert Schnitzler, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Eugene Robert Schnitzler, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Park Ridge, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Eugene Robert Schnitzler, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Cyberonics, Inc.	$1,004 VNS Therapy $1,004
LivaNova USA, Inc.	$981 VNS Therapy $981
EISAI INC.	$700 Fycompa $643	Banzel $57
UCB, Inc.	$193 Briviact $108	Vimpat $85
Lundbeck LLC	$191 ONFI $109	SABRIL $83
Other	$361 ACTHAR $109	APTIOM $89	VALTOCO $85	TROKENDI XR $61	Epidiolex $18

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,922
Travel and Lodging	$1,309
Honoraria	$109
Education	$91

Biography

Dr. Eugene Schnitzler works as a pediatric neurology and general pediatrics. Dr. Schnitzler's education and training includes medical school at Temple University School of Medicine and residency at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center and the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. Areas of expertise for Dr. Schnitzler include learning disabilities, head injury, and migraine. His average patient rating is 4.5 stars (out of 5). He is professionally affiliated with Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC).