Arlington Heights patients are about ten minutes from my office at 1555 Barrington Road in Hoffman Estates. From downtown Arlington Heights and the Metra station, the most direct route is west on Northwest Highway to Algonquin Road, then a quick run over to Barrington Road. From the south end of Arlington Heights, I-90 west to the Barrington Road exit puts you at the office in about eight minutes.
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 see Arlington Heights patients in the practice nearly every day.
Why Arlington Heights patients choose this practice
Arlington Heights has a strong medical community of its own — AdventHealth (formerly Northwest Community), Lutheran General right next door in Park Ridge, and a deep bench of orthopedic and primary care groups. So why do Arlington Heights patients come west on Algonquin to see me? A few reasons I hear in the room consistently:
- They want a pain doctor who does the procedures rather than just refers them out.
- They want an interventional approach — real image-guided treatment of the source — rather than another medication trial.
- They are tired of being passed between specialists and want one doctor who owns the plan.
That is the practice I run. One doctor, one plan, real procedures, follow-through.
Conditions treated for Arlington Heights patients
- Low back pain, herniated discs, sciatica
- Neck pain, cervical radiculopathy, whiplash sequelae
- Knee, hip, and shoulder pain — including post-orthopedic-surgery pain that has not resolved
- Spinal stenosis
- Sacroiliac joint pain
- Vertebral compression fractures
- Chronic migraine and occipital neuralgia
- CRPS and post-surgical pain syndromes
- Fibromyalgia
- Cancer-related pain
Advanced procedures offered
- Spinal cord stimulation (SCS), DRG stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Epidural steroid injections, image-guided
- Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty
- MILD procedure for spinal stenosis
- Genicular nerve block and ablation for knee osteoarthritis
- Bier block, intrathecal pain pump, Botox for chronic migraine
Directions from Arlington Heights
From downtown Arlington Heights / Metra:
- Northwest Highway / IL-14 west to Wilke Road or Hicks Road.
- South to Algonquin Road / IL-62.
- West on Algonquin to Barrington Road.
- North on Barrington Road. The Doctors Office Building is at 1555 Barrington Road, DOB 3, Suite 2400.
From the south end of Arlington Heights / Salt Creek area: I-90 west to the Barrington Road exit, then north — about 8 minutes total.
From the AdventHealth / Kennicott Avenue area: Rand Road south to Northwest Highway west, then south on Hicks/Wilke to Algonquin.
Insurance and scheduling
Most major plans accepted: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Medicare. Benefits verified before your first visit.
Call: (847) 981-3630
Visit: 1555 Barrington Road, DOB 3, Suite 2400, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Online: Request an appointment
Frequently asked questions from Arlington Heights patients
How far is your office from Arlington Heights?
About 10 minutes from downtown Arlington Heights and the Metra station. From the south side of town near I-90, closer to 8 minutes.
I had spine surgery at Lutheran General / AdventHealth and I still have pain. Can you help?
Yes — failed back surgery syndrome and persistent post-surgical pain are exactly the kind of thing interventional pain medicine is built for. Spinal cord stimulation, in particular, has very strong evidence in this population.
Do you treat sciatica without surgery?
Yes. Most sciatica responds to image-guided epidural injections combined with targeted physical therapy. We only consider surgical referral when conservative and interventional options have been exhausted.
What if I cannot drive after a procedure?
For most office-based injections, you can drive yourself home. For procedures with sedation (kyphoplasty, SCS trials, etc.), you will need a driver. We confirm transportation requirements with you before scheduling.
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.