Pain Management Specialists Near Me in Des Plaines, IL - Ascension
Pain Management • Des Plaines, IL
Clinic Type
Pain Management
Address
9680 Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone
(773) 482-5800
careers@ascension.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Dr. Mona Patel): 4.1/5 stars (9 reviews)
- Ascension (Dr. Keith W. Schmidt): 4.9/5 stars (251 reviews)
- Ascension (Dr. Mona Patel): 4.9/5 stars (265 reviews)
Patients praise
- High praise for individual physicians regarding professionalism, care, and diagnostic skill
- Patients reporting successful pain relief and restored quality of life
- Clear communication of personalized treatment plans by some providers
Common complaints
- Poor communication and responsiveness, particularly in answering phone calls and returning messages
- Difficulties with post-procedure follow-up and appointment coordination
- Negative experiences with administrative staff and long wait times
- Concerns regarding patient safety and care advocacy for vulnerable populations
"Dr. Mona Patel has been a life-saver!! As a young male, I was limited by my chronic back pain, but Dr. Patel listened to me carefully truly relieved my pain."
— Birdeye Review"Horrible customer service in answering their phones, hold times exceeded 20 minutes or more... They seriously need more staff to answer their calls."
— Birdeye Review"As long as I have a breath in me, I will NOT EVER, repeat EVER go back to Alexian Bros."
— Yelp ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- MAPS Centers for Pain Control | Des Plaines Pain Clinic — Nov 24, 2025
- Mohammad Ahsan, MD, Pain Management - South Barrington, IL | Ascension — Jun 29, 2026
- Home - National Pain Centers — May 11, 2026
- Pain Management Specialists Near Me in Hanover Park, IL — Apr 26, 2026
- Pain Management Specialists Near Me in Lombard, Illinois | Ascension — Jan 31, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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MAPS Centers for Pain Control (Midwest Anesthesia and Pain Specialists) is a Des Plaines–based private medical practice specializing in anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine. Key details: - Headquarters: Des Plaines, Illinois - Services: Pain relief for knee, back, neck pain, and venous issues; multidisciplinary care from double-board-certified physicians - Leadership: Founders include Dr. Darrel Saldanha, Dr. Thomas Pontinen, Dr. Andrei Rakic, with other specialists such as Dr. Mark Farag, Dr. Adarsh Shukla, and Dr. David Kang - Website: mwpain.com - Contact: patientcare@mwpain.com; phone 773-917-8400 - Offices: 11 locations nationwide, including Des Plaines HQ and Chicago-area clinics - Industry standing: Noted for comprehensive, multidisciplinary pain management and anesthesia services If you’re specifically seeking the Des Plaines location, the Des Plaines office is part of their Des Plaines, IL footprint and related to the MAPS Centers for Pain Control network. For precise appointment details or directions, consider contacting the clinic directly or visiting mwpain.com.
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