Our Doctors

Keith A. Hopkins, M.D.

Dr. Keith Hopkins M.D. is currently our Medical Doctor at Illinois Back Institute in our Orland Park clinic. A graduate of Northwestern University, he worked at the Jesse Brown V.A. Medical Center in their Pain Clinic before completing his medical school training at the University of Illinois. He then completed Internal Medicine Fellowship at Yale University, Nephrology Fellowship at the University of Wisconsin Madison and Hypertension Fellowship training at the University of Chicago.

He is now licensed member of the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, the American Society of Nephrology, the National Medical Association, the International Society of Hypertension in Blacks and the American Society of Hypertension. Dr. Hopkins has participated in multiple clinical studies and is published in peer-review journals but his background in anesthesia and pain clinics gives him special insight into the problems of spinal dysfunction. It also drives him to fully educate his patients so that they can get their life back.

At Illinois Back Institute, he is working with Dr. Jeff on special protocols for our more difficult patients; including those with Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis and Diabetic Neuropathy.

“Like most of my patients, I saw Dr. Jeff on television and was impressed by his cutting edge work with those with severe spinal issues. As someone who has recurrent back pain and has worked in pain clinics previously, I found his work to be both promising and life-saving. From what I have seen here, it has been all that I expected and more.”

Ed A. Solver, M.D.

Dr. Eduardo Solver M.D. is currently our Medical Doctor at Illinois Back Institute in our Wheaton clinic. He is Board Certified in the American Board of Forensic Medicine and American Board of Forensic Examiners. Dr. Solver has a Hospital Affiliation with the Norwegian American Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. He is involved with professional organizations that include the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Geriatric Society, the American Board of Forensic Examiners, the American College of International Physicians, a Life Member Reserve officers Association and the American Legion. In addition he has authored publications for the Medical Center Journal. He has served as a Captain of the US Air Force Medical Corps Reserve.

“As a medical practitioner, I am trained in the Hippocratic approach of ‘First, do not harm.’ I have the privilege and rewarding experience in joining the Illinois Back Institute’s program of a novel and logical way of treating neck and back pains. The protocol is non-invasive, relatively risk free and pain free and the success rate is phenomenal. We usually get patients who had failed treatments before and it is a very gratifying to hear them say ‘I should have done this in the first place!’ Welcome to Illinois Back Institute, where we bring your life and quality of life back.”

Dr. Rustica Bernardino, M.D.

Dr. Rustica Bernardino M.D. is currently our Medical Doctor at Illinois Back Institute in our Countryside clinic. She is Board Certified in American Board of Family Practice and she currently holds licenses in Illinois Medical Board and Nevada Medical Board of Examiner. Dr. Bernardino’s Hospital Affiliations include: St. Mary’s Hospital Staff Physician, St. Mary’s Emergency Room Physician, Riverside Medical Center, Riverside Medical Center Emergency Room Physician, Member/ Chairperson Pharmacy Committee, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Member of the Pharmacy Committee at Riverside Hospital and Health Officer. She is a member of numerous specialty societies including a member to the American Academy of Family Physician, the Treasurer of the Illinois Academy of Family Physician Kankakee Chapter, a member of Nevada Academy of Family Physician, Illinois Medical Society membership, Kankakee Medical Society membership, and the US Air force Reserve Officer Association. Dr. Bernardino has received numerous awards and honors including Meritorious Service Award Medal, from the USAFR and a Letter of Commendation from the USAFR after serving in the military for ten years.

“It is the best feeling to be part of a team whose #1 concern is patient healing and helping them get their lives back without surgery, it is truly amazing.”

Ruben Inocencio, M.D.

Dr. Ruben Inocencio M.D. is currently our Medical Doctor at Illinois Back Institute in our Berwyn clinic. He is a licensed Family Practitioner. Dr. Inocencio has Affiliations with the Norwegian American Hospital, the House Physician Norwegian American Hospital, and the Diplomat Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization. His professional service includes an Ambulance Physician, worked at Occupational Clinic, Medial Staff Treasurer, Chairman Family Practice Norwegian American Hospital, Chairman Quality Assurance, and Utilization Review at Norwegian Hospital.

“I have worked with other back pain centers before and comparatively Illinois Back Institute is the best so far that really works. Back pain is a common medical condition almost everybody today will experience back pain in their life. Usually people would consult doctors when back pain is not bearable, annoyance or a hindrance to their normal activities. Before contemplating in going for surgery, I would advise you to try the Illinois Back Institute therapy first. Our treatment is conservative with no risk involved with a positive outcome. Surgery is 50/50 with no guarantee. What if it fails, what will you do next? Reoccurrence of back pain after surgery is also common. Think about it!”

D.r Mariano Dy, M.D.

Dr. Mariano Dy M.D. is currently our Medical Doctor at Illinois Back Institute in our Arlington Heights Clinic. He is Board Certified in American Family Physicians and he holds memberships with numerous specialty societies including the American Medical Association, the Illinois Medical Society, and the Chicago Medical Society. His current staff privileges include a Life Member to Northwest Community Hospital and Peterson Urgent Care.

“The Illinois Back Institute has helped a lot of patients regain their life back to normal daily activities and I am proud to be part of the medical team.”

Alan L. Walker, DC

Specialty: Chiropractor
Type of Doctor: DC
Training: National University of Health Sciences
Boards: National Chiropractic Boards
Clinic: Orland Park
Additional Info: Born in Davenport, IA, Dr. Walker is married to Betty and has 6 children.

Falguni Patel, D.C.

Type of Doctor: Chiropractor
Clinic: Berwyn
Additional Info: Dr. Patel did her undergraduate at the University of Illinois in Chicago in Psychology.  She then went on and did her postgraduate at the National College of Chiropractic in Lombard and received a Bachelors in Human Biology and a Doctorate in Chiropractic in 2001.  She has been in private practice for the past ten years.  She specializes in rehabilitation, sports injuries, and post surgical care.