Geneva and the Fox Valley sit a bit farther out, but I see a steady stream of patients who make the drive for interventional pain care — about 40 to 50 minutes up Randall Road and I-90 to my Hoffman Estates practice. For the image-guided spine and joint procedures I focus on, my Geneva patients tell me the trip is worth it.

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.

Why Geneva and Fox Valley patients travel for interventional pain care

The Tri-Cities area has good general medical care, but interventional pain medicine is a subspecialty. My Geneva-area patients tend to fall into a few groups:

  • Active Fox River and downtown Geneva residents — walkers, cyclists, golfers, and gardeners — with chronic back, knee, and shoulder pain who want to stay active.
  • Equestrians and rural-property owners across western Kane County managing years of wear on the spine and joints.
  • Older residents managing spinal stenosis, compression fractures, and arthritis who want minimally invasive options before spine surgery.
  • Patients who have had injections elsewhere that did not hold and want a fresh, methodical diagnostic look.

The procedures my Geneva patients come for

These are the treatments I am asked about most often by patients traveling from Geneva and the surrounding Fox Valley and Kane County communities. Each links to a detailed guide:

Not sure which procedure fits? That is what a consultation is for. I have written plain-English comparison guides on Intracept vs. RFA vs. epidural and RFA vs. medial branch block to help you weigh the options before we meet.

Conditions I treat for Geneva patients

  • Chronic low back pain, herniated discs, and sciatica
  • Neck pain and cervical radiculopathy
  • Vertebrogenic (endplate) low back pain with Modic changes on MRI
  • Knee, hip, and shoulder pain, including pain after joint replacement
  • Spinal stenosis and vertebral compression fractures
  • Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
  • Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and post-surgical pain
  • Chronic migraine and occipital neuralgia

Directions from Geneva

From Geneva, the simplest route is Randall Road north to I-90, then east toward Hoffman Estates — generally about 40 to 50 minutes depending on traffic. Route 38 to I-355 north is an alternative. My office is at 1555 Barrington Road, DOB 3, Suite 2400, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169.

Insurance and scheduling

Most major plans accepted, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and Medicare. We verify benefits before your first visit and coordinate with your Fox Valley primary care doctor on every note.

Call: (847) 981-3630   Online: Request an appointment

Frequently asked questions from Geneva patients

How long is the drive from Geneva?

About 40 to 50 minutes via Randall Road and I-90.

Is it worth traveling from the Tri-Cities for this?

For routine care, no — but interventional pain medicine is a subspecialty, and the diagnostic discipline is what makes these procedures work. Many Geneva patients came after closer-to-home injections did not hold.

Will you coordinate with my Geneva or St. Charles primary care doctor?

Yes. I copy your primary care physician and any referring specialist on every note.

I have had back surgery and still hurt. Should I come in?

Yes. Persistent post-surgical pain is one of the strongest indications for spinal cord stimulation.