Barrington patients have the simplest commute of all my regular patients — Barrington Road south, fifteen minutes, you are here. Barrington Road runs straight from the village center down to my office at 1555 Barrington Road, DOB 3, Suite 2400 in Hoffman Estates. There is essentially one turn.
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. Many of my Barrington patients were referred by Good Shepherd Hospital physicians or by their primary care doctors in the village.
Why Barrington patients choose this practice
Barrington has its own active medical community, but interventional pain medicine is a subspecialty — and there is a reason patients travel south on Barrington Road to see one doctor who does it all day, every day. My Barrington patients fall into a few groups:
- Equestrians and outdoor athletes with chronic back, knee, and shoulder pain from years of riding, training, or competition.
- Older homeowners — Barrington has one of the strongest concentrations of long-term residents in the area — managing spinal stenosis, compression fractures, and osteoarthritis without wanting to be on chronic opioids.
- Active commuters and professionals who need durable relief and a doctor who respects their schedule.
I am a triathlete and a physician. I understand wanting your body back.
Conditions treated for Barrington patients
- Chronic low back pain, herniated discs, sciatica
- Neck pain and cervical radiculopathy
- Knee, hip, and shoulder pain (including pain after joint replacement)
- Spinal stenosis
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
- Vertebral compression fractures
- Chronic migraine and occipital neuralgia
- CRPS, post-surgical pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Cancer-related pain
Advanced procedures available
- Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and DRG stimulation
- Peripheral nerve stimulation
- Radiofrequency ablation (facet, genicular, sacroiliac)
- Epidural steroid injections — cervical, thoracic, lumbar
- Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty
- MILD procedure for lumbar spinal stenosis
- Genicular nerve block and ablation
- Bier block for select extremity syndromes
- Intrathecal pain pump
- Botox for chronic migraine
Directions from Barrington
The simplest route from anywhere in Barrington:
- Find Barrington Road.
- Drive south.
- The Doctors Office Building is at 1555 Barrington Road, just past Higgins Road, on your left.
From downtown Barrington / Metra: head south on Hough Street, which becomes Barrington Road. About 15 minutes.
From the Lake Cook Road / north Barrington area: south on Barrington Road the entire way. About 18 minutes.
From the Cuba Road / Good Shepherd Hospital area: Cuba Road east to Northwest Highway, south to Barrington Road, continue south. About 17 minutes.
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 Barrington patients
How long is the drive from Barrington?
About 15 minutes from downtown Barrington and the Metra station, longer if you start on the north end near Lake Cook Road. The route is essentially one road — Barrington Road south.
I have an active life — riding, hiking, golf. Will pain treatment slow me down?
The opposite is the goal. Most of my interventional procedures are designed to get you back to activity faster than chronic medication management would. We will be specific about timelines based on the procedure.
Will you communicate with my Good Shepherd or Barrington-area PCP?
Yes. Send me their fax on the intake form and I copy them on every consult and procedure note.
I have already had spine surgery and I still hurt. Should I bother coming in?
Yes. Persistent post-surgical pain is one of the strongest indications for spinal cord stimulation, which has excellent long-term data. It is worth a consultation to map your options.
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.