If you live in Hoffman Estates and you are looking for a pain management doctor close to home, my office is in the Doctors Office Building (DOB 3) at 1555 Barrington Road, DOB 3, Suite 2400 — across from St. Alexius Medical Center, just south of Higgins Road. I see Hoffman Estates patients every day. This is my home practice.
I am Dr. Keith Schmidt, MD, triple board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology, the American Board of Anesthesiology in Pain Medicine, and the American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians. I focus on interventional pain medicine — finding the source of your pain and treating it with image-guided procedures rather than relying on long-term medication.
Why Hoffman Estates patients choose this practice
Hoffman Estates patients tell me three things consistently. First, they want a doctor who lives and works in the community — not someone they have to drive into the city to see. Second, they want a clear plan instead of an open prescription. Third, they want to keep doing the things that matter to them, whether that is golfing at Poplar Creek, walking around Now Arena events, or keeping up with grandkids at Vogelei Park.
That is the practice I built. Office a few minutes from the Sears Centre / Now Arena, full diagnostic workup on the first visit, and a treatment plan that aims at durable relief.
Conditions I treat for Hoffman Estates patients
- Chronic low back pain, herniated discs, sciatica
- Neck pain and cervical radiculopathy
- Knee, hip, and shoulder pain
- Spinal stenosis (a major focus area — see MILD procedure below)
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
- Vertebral compression fractures
- Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
- Chronic migraine and occipital neuralgia
- Fibromyalgia
- Post-surgical pain
- Cancer-related pain
Advanced procedures offered on-site or at affiliated facilities
- Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and DRG stimulation
- Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS)
- Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
- Epidural steroid injections (cervical, thoracic, lumbar)
- Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty
- MILD procedure for lumbar spinal stenosis
- Genicular nerve block and ablation for knee pain
- Bier block for select extremity syndromes
- Intrathecal pain pump
- Botox for chronic migraine
Finding the office
The office is at 1555 Barrington Road, DOB 3, Suite 2400, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 — inside the Doctors Office Building (DOB 3) on the St. Alexius / AMITA campus. Parking is free in the medical office lot. The closest major intersections are Barrington Road and Higgins Road, and Barrington Road and Golf Road.
Insurance and scheduling
We accept most major commercial insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and Medicare. We verify benefits before your first visit so there are no surprises.
Call: (847) 981-3630
Visit: 1555 Barrington Road, DOB 3, Suite 2400, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Online: Request an appointment
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral from my primary care doctor?
It depends on your insurance plan. Many PPO plans do not require a referral. HMO plans usually do. Call us with your insurance card and we will check before your first visit.
Will I have to take opioids?
For most patients, no. The whole point of interventional pain medicine is to fix the source of the pain so you do not need long-term opioids. Where they are clinically appropriate, I prescribe them carefully and with a clear plan.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Your insurance card, a photo ID, a list of every medication you currently take, and any recent imaging (MRI, CT, X-ray) or reports related to the pain. If you have records on a CD, bring it. If they are at another office, give us the name and we will request them.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
New patient appointments are typically available within one to two weeks. Same-week appointments open up regularly — call and ask.
Looking for Specific Procedure Information?
If you’re researching neuromodulation or lumbar decompression, I’ve written comprehensive comparison guides:
- Neuromodulation in Hoffman Estates: SCS vs DRG vs PNS — a complete comparison of the three main neurostimulation devices with candidacy criteria, evidence, and how I choose between them.
- MILD Procedure in Hoffman Estates: A Complete Guide — Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression for spinal stenosis, including Medicare coverage and recovery.