Expert Pain Management for Arlington Heights, Illinois Patients
Chronic pain can disrupt every aspect of your life — from your ability to work and exercise to simply enjoying time with family. If you live in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and are searching for a pain management specialist who truly listens, Dr. Keith Schmidt offers advanced, patient-centered care just a short drive away in Hoffman Estates. With nearly 1,000 five-star reviews, Dr. Schmidt is one of the most trusted pain physicians serving the northwest suburbs of Chicago.
Comprehensive Pain Care Close to Arlington Heights
Dr. Schmidt’s practice at 1555 Barrington Road in Hoffman Estates is approximately 15 minutes from most Arlington Heights neighborhoods — an easy commute via Palatine Road or Golf Road. As a triple board-certified physician in anesthesiology, pain medicine, and interventional pain management, Dr. Schmidt brings an exceptional depth of training to every patient encounter. Arlington Heights residents benefit from his expertise in both diagnostic evaluation and the full range of modern interventional treatments.
Pain Conditions We Commonly Treat
Arlington Heights patients visit Dr. Schmidt for a wide range of chronic pain conditions, including lower back pain and lumbar disc disease, sciatica and radiculopathy, cervical spine disorders and neck pain, post-surgical pain and failed back surgery syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome, peripheral neuropathy, osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, chronic migraines and tension headaches, fibromyalgia, and sports-related injuries.
State-of-the-Art Treatment Approaches
Dr. Schmidt stays at the forefront of pain medicine, offering treatments that many general practitioners simply cannot provide. His treatment options include spinal cord stimulation for refractory chronic pain, DRG stimulation for complex regional pain syndrome, peripheral nerve stimulation, radiofrequency ablation for facet joint and sacroiliac pain, basivertebral nerve ablation for vertebrogenic back pain, epidural steroid injections, selective nerve root blocks, medial branch blocks and diagnostic procedures, joint injections using fluoroscopic or ultrasound guidance, and comprehensive medication management with an emphasis on non-opioid strategies.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Dr. Schmidt believes in taking the time to understand each patient’s unique pain experience. Your first appointment will include a thorough review of your medical history and prior treatments, a focused physical examination, a review of any imaging or diagnostic studies, and a candid conversation about your goals, concerns, and treatment preferences. From there, Dr. Schmidt will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan designed to reduce your pain, restore function, and improve your quality of life.
Arlington Heights residents — take the first step toward lasting pain relief. Call (847) 981-3630 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Schmidt, or visit keithschmidtmd.com to learn more. We accept most major insurance plans.
Keith Schmidt, MD, is a triple board-certified pain management specialist serving Arlington Heights, Hoffman Estates, and the greater northwest Chicago suburbs from his practice at 1555 Barrington Road, Suite 2400, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169.