My doctor retired in February. I will get in to see someone in the Des Plaines location. I will set…read moreup for an epidural injection, which didn't go through because the insurance said that I needed another MRI. I called and called only to reach Ashley the AI person who never transfers you to a human being or makes an appointment if you are in need of spine surgery you definitely want someone who's inept. These people are not you cannot get in for anything for surgery and appointment. Nothing I've been trying since February and that's not how you treat people that are in pain. I do not recommend MAPS

Background: I am a Chronic Pain Sufferer who has a hard time…read moremaking it out of bed. On a daily basis I moan, groan and gripe to do the easiest things from brushing my teeth to an average household tasks. Owning a small business my clients rely on me to be able to fulfill orders and keep content and merchandise fresh. Without adequate care my quality of life has been horrid. Remaining stoic in front of family friends and loved ones HAD BEEN a great task as I have tried to hide my pain until it became evident to everyone around me I couldn't even play a round of golf before retiring after a few holes. (and that's not bc I was in the sand and water all day either! L:) ) Experience: My experience with Midwest Pain has given me hope that there is a light at the end of the tunnel again. With amazing attention to detail, a combined approach of Physical Therapy, On-Site Treatment, and Honest Approach from day 1 gives them a 10 Star review in my book. PA-C Angie Osmanski 10 Stars for your amazing attention to detail and treatment plan you prepared for me. Chewly at intake 10 stars you are amazing and are worth every penny. Dr. Pontinen 10 stars for your communication. A rare thing nowadays. A Diamond in the Rough, If you have concerns, they take them serious. They are also very adamant as they should be about about explaining and making sure patients understand the medication being prescribed what it does and how it works. They do not prescribe just to prescribe. This is a legit establishment and they have quite the Roster of Doctors on they're Team that all have unique areas of training in different areas of pain management So it's a safe bet that someone on they're Team can help find the best treatment plan for anyone in need of Pain Management. I Highly recommends MW pain and look forward to my ongoing road to recovery. Thank you MW PAIN for making tying a knot when I came to the end of my rope ! Thanks for helping me get my life back! 5 years after initial review update below Treatment has progressed. I have been able to play golf. Pain is managed to a maintainable level. Been more active and actually lost weight over this period. My Apple Watch shows significantly more active in exercise and being able to enjoy life. Breathe more fresh air touch, grass, and explore the globe. A total 180 from my way of life prior to MAPS. The process has also been expeditiously quicker. Employees are kind courteous and professional and mindful of patients time to be sure your inn and out in a timely fashion. GS

Dr. Xia has been very helpful to me... he's a neurologist…read moretoo and this has proven invaluable! I think this gives him more insight and some extra compassion. He has a super professional staff, and great tv in the waiting room! I highly recommend him! W

From the owner: Integrated Pain Management: Dr. Tian Xia is your go-to source for exceptional pain relief services…read morein Elmwood Park, IL, 60707, USA. Our devoted and empathetic team, led by Dr. Xia, specializes in treating various conditions, including headaches, back pain, neuropathy, arm and leg pain, neck pain, work injuries, and accidents. We offer customized, groundbreaking solutions for your pain concerns, including treatment for sciatica, neuropathy, and other conditions. If you're looking for the best sciatica doctors or neuropathy specialists near you, look no further than Integrated Pain Management. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with the best pain management doctors and sciatica specialists near you.

Rush was a great place but times changed. I was told my Dr retired but he had quit Rush after 38…read moreyears and is now at Midwest Anesthesia and Pain Specialists which has several locations in Chicagoland. If you want a great pain specialist, don't hesitate to call 773-482-5800

Avoid these quacks! I went to Rush pain clinic because Northwestern wasn't able to see me for 5…read moreweeks and then my injection would take an additional 2 weeks to be scheduled. When I called Rush on a Tuesday, they had an appointment for me on Friday. I thought this was great, however, they were able to get me in for my evaluation and then told me it would be 6 weeks before they would be able to give me my injection. They were able to get me in one day sooner than Northwestern. I filed a complaint and the manager called me back and asked if anyone at the front desk offered me a sooner appointment by seeing a different anesthesiologist. I told her no and she said that's not how we do things here. If the patient is in pain, we will offer them a sooner appointment but it will be with a different doctor. I accepted that offer and it still took an additional 3 weeks to get me in. You are not seen by an actual doctor or anesthesiologist here, you will be seen by a fellow. I had a total of four appointments and each one of them was done by a fellow and the doctor followed up for maybe 3 minutes at the end of my appointment. Some of the fellows are good but one of them left me speechless. She came into the room and asked me if I decided if I was going to get the injection for my pain and I was speechless because I was there for a follow-up after my second injection. They left me sitting there for 43 minutes and couldn't even review my chart before coming into see me? This is when I know it was the end for me with them. I was scheduled for an epidural injection and was told that the procedure takes 20 minutes. I had to be there 1 hour before my time of 9:00 a.m. and I walked out of there at 1:45 p.m. for a 20-minute procedure! They put you under for these procedures and I assumed that was necessary. They left me crying in pain on the gurney from sitting on my tailbone for 2 hours and 45 minutes. I was in such much pain and crying that they did not wait to get me to the procedure room before knocking me out. They have no concern for how long you wait. I then needed a second injection so I made an earlier appointment hoping to be out of there sooner and that is not the case. I had an 8:00 a.m. time and I walked out of there at 1:00 p.m. for a 20-minute procedure! On my second procedure they again left me sitting there on my tailbone on that gurney and I was crying in pain hanging off the side of the gurney and the nurse came in and apologized and said that they take the more severe patients First. Why are you scheduling me for 9:00 a.m. if you have more severe patients? How severe are they that they walked in there just like I did? They will put you under for each procedure. I went to Northwestern after having enough nonsense from Rush that's how I found out that you do not have to be put under for these procedures. I've done three injections at Northwestern and not once have they put me under. I also went to Rush pain clinic for an issue with my hands. I made the mistake of leaving Northwestern's notes inside my envelope that contained the CDs with my images for my wrists. The fellow came in after 3 minutes and told me what they thought was wrong with my hands and it turns out they didn't evaluate my images, they were reading everything to me that was already in the notes from Northwestern so after leaving me waiting 40 minutes , they did not bother to look at the images I brought with they just reviewed the notes that Northwestern had already put with my images . Every follow up that I've had after my injections I have waited no less than 40 minutes for a fellow to come in. I have been late for work every appointment that I've had with Rush because they don't care how long they leave you waiting. The schedulers at the desk have no concern for getting you out of there. I made several attempts to contact the pain clinic and they NEVER picked up the phone and never returned my calls. I would call in the automated system would put me on hold for 20 minutes to an hour. I filed another complaint and sent them my call log to show them how long I see it on the phone waiting for someone to pick up. I had to file a complaint with patient relations there that prompted the manager from the pain clinic to call me and that was the only way for me to schedule an appointment. Do not go here. Please, go to a place that cares. Northwestern has been a lifesaver for me and they cannot be nicer. As I waited in the waiting area, I could swear I was sitting in a free clinic. It smelled terrible, the people waiting smell terrible, the rooms were dirty and the gurneys look like they were bought at a second hand store. I expect better from a hospital that charges that much to my insurance. After my second injection, they couldn't figure out why I'm still in pain so they wanted me to see a spine surgeon. I wouldn't see a surgeon there if my life depended on it! The pain clinic makes everyone in that hospital look bad.

The Drs at MIOP are so good. The back problem I has been treated by Dr Murtaza for 5years now and…read morehe's the BEST Dr Shoeb treats me for depression with ketamine infusions and I am basically depression free for the first time in my life It's a great feeling

Love Dr. Murtaza and his PA Jessica! I highly recommend both of them! I was referred to them by a…read moreneurosurgeon over 5 years, and I am a completely different person from when I first walked in their doors. I could barely function with so much back pain. Dr. M has numerous locations with numerous affiliations: Chicago Spine & Sports, Metropolitan Institute of Pain, University IL at Chicago, and Rush. One phone call and he will make sure Jessica has everything you need. Parking can be a little difficult at this location. I personally have chosen to Valet at a restaurant numerous times when unable to find a spot. We love beautiful Chicago and West Loop! Parking Olympics come with the territory.

I want to thank the staff of Soma Rehab for making my pain disappear! Lily is a treasure and the…read moreentire staff is friendly and inviting! Lily truly cared and made me work hard to become pain free in my ankle! God Bless you all!

From the owner: Soma is a physical therapy clinic set right in the heart of Little Village in Chicago. We…read morespecialize in pain management, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and balance & stability. All ages welcome, and we have a bilingual staff (Spanish).

I'm not sure why all the reviews are so weird and negative but I've only had positive experiences…read morehere. They have been polite and helpful I get med refill appointments on telemedicine and it's always easy to get an appointment. I don't always have the same care provider when I go but they take good notes and are always thorough in ensuring I get what I need. Overall, I have appreciate the level of care I've received and they even identified that I had a vitamin D deficiency and helped me take care of that. I'd recommend you go if you need the care. No one paid me to make this review, I just didn't understand why the reviews were so bad because that has never been my experience.

Clear Care markets itself as an urgent care clinic, but it doesn't seem to actually be. I needed an…read moreurgent care clinic, so I walked into Clear after checking their website. First, the hours online were not accurate and the office closed an hour earlier than listed. Second, the website said walk ins were welcome and I would wait less than 5 minutes to be seen. I walked in and no one was at the desk. After a few minutes, the receptionist came up. I asked for an urgent care visit and she said that the doctor had virtual appointments, so she wasn't doing urgent care. She said I could make an appointment for another day, which defeats the purpose of a walk-in urgent care clinic. The office itself was beautiful and seemed very clean. Unfortunately, I won't come back here because of their misleading marketing. I wasted time walking to Clear, when I could have gone to another clinic before they closed.

Dr. Morker is an exceptional Doctor, Always willing to go…read morethat extra step. His associate and staff are second too none. Always an exceptional experience with any of my Stellar Surgeons at an location.

Dr. Shah has been working with me to help combat my back pain for about a year now. I have made…read moregreat strides through his encouragement and the injections I have received. Whenever I come for a treatment, the staff is so welcoming and explains exactly what is going to happen. If I get sedation, one nurse is the IV specialist and it never hurts. Dr. Shah, himself, is very kind, very calm and has helped me immensely. He always tells me why each treatment is being one. You can tell his office is a great place to be. The staff looks happy and laugh and smile. I am very grateful to have been referred to Stellar pain. I am moving better and feeling less pain than a year ago.

Does not listen to patient. Always right. I came for advise with hair transplant. Instead he gave…read moreme some medications with horrible side effects. No warning whatsoever about them Quit using them after 5 days.

I have chronic pain due to a car accident from 2015. About a year ago, my pain increased, and my…read moredoctor referred me to the pain clinic. This is where I met Dr. Elbaridi. Dr. Elbaridi has fantastic bedside manner. He listens and discusses all treatment options in detail. I chose to do acupuncture, and Dr. Elbaridi referred me to Stacy Propp. I went to Stacy after the New Year, and didn't have time to write a review then because I was in the process of switching jobs. I saw her today because my pain came back. Hence, I am writing my review, which is long overdue. Stacy is just as wonderful as Dr. Elbaridi. Great bedside manner, listens well, and explains all of her treatment options in detail. Stacy is wonderful, and on my first visit, I had to give her a hug, because I left there feeling better than I did walking in. My acupuncture treatments consist of acupuncture first, then cupping, to help release the stagnation further, and third, acupressure seeds in my ear. When I am in pain, I can press on them for relief. I highly recommend Dr. Elbaridi, and Stacy Propp. I truly feel comfortable and at ease with them, and will continue to see Stacy for pain maintenance.

Review for Schwab Rehabilitation Inpatient Center - 1401 S California, Chicago…read more My mother was transferred to Schwab Rehabilitation Center from Christ Hospital today, and I'd like to share my initial experience. Before the transfer, a woman named Lauren had been in contact with me regarding the process. She was incredibly kind, professional, and reassuring. She made me feel that my mom would be in good hands, and I truly appreciated her communication. On the day of the transfer, the EMTs who transported my mom were also very professional and pleasant. When I arrived at Schwab, I was unsure where to park. I pressed the call button at the lot entrance and spoke to a woman with an unprofessional tone. I explained the situation, she asked for a name, and then simply lifted the gate without any further instruction. It wasn't a great first impression. Once inside the building, several staff in scrubs walked by me without acknowledging or offering help. I stood around unsure of where to go until I found a security guard who gave some guidance, though she directed me around the building to a different entrance. That's when I encountered the same woman from the parking lot again -- same unwelcoming tone and attitude. Eventually, I found my mom's room on the third floor. The nurses there were kind and began handling her intake. However, my experience quickly turned unpleasant when a male nurse entered the room. Without greeting us, he pointed at my son and harshly asked, "HOW OLD IS HE?" I was taken aback and asked him to repeat himself. When I told him my son was 10, he abruptly said, "He can't be here, he has to go sit in the lobby." I responded that he wouldn't be sitting alone. He replied rudely, "Nah, you gonna have to sit with him," to which I said that I wouldn't be doing that either and that I'd leave once I finished what I came to do. He then turned to the other nurses and asked, again in a harsh tone, "What do you need from her?" The nurse replied they were reviewing my mom's personal belongings. The male nurse said he was going to "check the age range," then walked out. I asked the other nurses who he was, and they told me his name is Baxter and he's the charge nurse. After I left, I called Lauren and reported his behavior. She was once again kind, understanding, and professional. I really hope my mom's care team is more like Lauren and less like the individuals I encountered today -- particularly Nurse Baxter.

I've stayed at other rehabilitation centers before. Schwab is the best rehabilitation hospital and…read morethe best experience of the three I've been to. Beginning with the staff, the nurses are extraordinary, compassionate, and empathetic. There was nothing too big or too small that they wouldn't do. Nurses Tony, Sheila, Erica, Shaniqua, and Emma went above and beyond. I felt like they treated me as one of their own children they were so loving. CNAs Lidia and Loni were amazing along with Anahi , Anne , and Monique. The doctors were amazing and very thorough, and I spoke with my doctor face to face every day. Dr. Michelle Gittler was always concerned with my feelings, progress, results, and overall health. She was compassionate and loving with her care. I felt like she was one of the best doctors I've ever experienced. When it comes to therapy, I could not have had a better team with Fiona and Leanna. They were loving, compassionate, the most amazing therapists I have ever worked with. When I arrived I could not use my limbs, and I left in 10 days putting on my clothes, taking a shower, using the restroom and walking with a walker on my own. I could not have made it this far without this team.