George I. Macrinici, M.D.

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George I. Macrinici, M.D.
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Clinical Expertise
  • Chronic Back Pain
  • Cancer-Related Pain
  • Neuromodulation
  • Radiofrequency Ablation
  • Dorsal Root Ganglion, Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy (ITB)
Additional Contacts
  • Referring Physicians Phone
    (847) 746-9990
  • Referring Physicians Fax
    (847) 342-4089
  • Referring Physicians Email
    [email protected]

George Macrinici, M.D., joined City of Hope® Cancer Center, located in Lake County, Illinois, in July 2018, where he focuses on pain management for patients coping with all types of cancers and pain. He treats both acute and chronic pain, while specializing in surgery-related pain management.

After earning his medical degree from Nicolae Testemiţanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Chișinău, Moldova, Dr. Macrinici completed an internship and fellowship in Moldova. He then moved to the United States, completing an anesthesiology residency at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky, followed by a spinal cord injury fellowship at CWRU/Metro Health in Cleveland, Ohio, and a pain management fellowship at Stroger Jr. Hospital, Cook County in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Macrinici is board certified in pain medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology. He has published myriad peer-reviewed articles and abstracts. His research interests include treatment of chronic pain, cancer pain, neuropathic pain therapies, neuromodulation and its application in clinical practice. Dr. Macrinici is a member of several professional societies, including the American Spine Injury Association. He is also a member of the North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) and was awarded the prestigious NANS Fellow title in January 2018.

Location

Education & Experience

Board Certification

  • Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology — American Board of Anesthesiology
  • Spinal Cord Injury Medicine — American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Degree

  • Nicolae Testemiţanu State University of Medicine, and Pharmacy, Chișinău, Moldova

Residency

  • Anesthesiology — University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, Lexington, KY

Fellowships

  • Spinal Cord Injury — Case Western Reserve University/MetroHealth/Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
  • Pain Medicine — John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL

Publications

  • Macrinici G. I., Murphy C., Christman L., Drescher M., Hughes B., Macrinici V., Diab G. Prospective, Double-Blind, Randomized Study to evaluate Single-Injection Adductor Canal Nerve Block versus Femoral Nerve Block: Postoperative Functional Outcomes after Total Knee Arthroplasty. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. Volume 42, Number 1, January-February 2017: 10-17
  • Macrinici I., MD, Bobocova S., Turta C., Lisii L. Investigation of ferrous liver proteins in traumatic shock. Annual Scientific Conference Theses SMPhU. 1993 May; 1(1): 259-260.
  • Macrinici I., MD, Ghidirim G, MD, Mahovici I, MD. Splenopathy in acute pancreatitis. Annual Scientific Conference Theses SMPhU. 1991 May; 1(1): 419-420.
  • Gladun N., MD, Balica I., MD, Macrinici I., MD, Ivanov O., MD. Operative indications for pneumotomy in gangrenous pulmonary processes. Annual Scientific Conference Theses SMPhU. 1999 May; 1(1): 319-320.
  • Macrinici I., MD, Gladun N., MD, Balica I., MD, Iusco T., MD. Algorithm in the diagnosis and surgical management of pulmonary hemorrhages. Annual Scientific Conference Theses of SMPhU. 1999 May; 1(1): 321-322.
  • Macrinici I., MD, Gladun N., MD, Cepoida E., MD, Balica I., MD. Problems in the diagnosis of pulmonary hemorrhages. Annual Scientific Conference Theses SMPhU. 2001 Feb; 1(1): 31-32.
  • Macrinici I., MD. Surgical management of acute pulmonary destructive processes complicated by pulmonary hemorrhages. Annual Scientific Conference Theses SMPhU. 2001 Feb; 1(1): 83-87.