Naperville patients make up a meaningful share of the people I treat, and they tell me the same thing: they were willing to drive for interventional pain care that targets the source of the problem rather than just medicating around it. From Naperville, the trip to my Hoffman Estates practice runs about 40 to 50 minutes via I-355 and I-90, and for image-guided spine and joint procedures, my Naperville patients say the result was 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. I focus on the image-guided procedures that treat the source of chronic pain.

Why Naperville patients travel for interventional pain care

Naperville is one of the largest and best-served communities in the region, but interventional pain medicine is a narrow subspecialty. My Naperville patients tend to fall into a few groups:

  • Busy professionals and corporate commuters who cannot afford long recovery times and want minimally invasive procedures done right the first time.
  • Active families and Riverwalk regulars — runners, cyclists, tennis and pickleball players — with chronic back, knee, and shoulder pain. I am a triathlete, so returning people to activity is a goal I take personally.
  • Older residents near downtown Naperville and North Central College managing spinal stenosis and arthritis who want options short of spine surgery.
  • Patients who have cycled through epidurals elsewhere without lasting relief and want a methodical diagnostic approach.

The procedures my Naperville patients come for

These are the treatments I am asked about most often by patients traveling from Naperville and the surrounding DuPage and Will 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 Naperville 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 Naperville

From Naperville, the most direct route is I-88 east to I-355 north, then I-90 west toward Hoffman Estates — generally about 40 to 50 minutes depending on traffic. 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 Naperville-area primary care doctor on every note.

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

Frequently asked questions from Naperville patients

How long is the drive from Naperville?

About 40 to 50 minutes via I-88, I-355, and I-90, depending on where in Naperville you start and on traffic.

Is it worth driving past closer options?

For routine care, no. But interventional pain medicine is a subspecialty, and the diagnostic discipline behind these procedures is what determines whether they work. Many Naperville patients came after injections closer to home did not hold.

Will you coordinate with my Naperville primary care doctor?

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

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

Yes. Persistent pain after spine surgery is one of the strongest indications for spinal cord stimulation, which has excellent long-term data.