Precise Diagnostic Approach & Dedication to Non-opioid, Minimally Invasive Treatments
SpecialtiesWide Range of Interventional Procedures
Conditions TreatedComprehensive Relief for Spine, Nerve, & Joint Pain
About
Neal Shah, M.D.Board Certified Interventional Pain SpecialistAnesthesiology/Spine Care Specialist
Dr. Shah completed both undergraduate studies and a medical degree at Saint Louis University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. During medical school, he gained early insight into the field of pain medicine. He went on to finish an Anesthesiology residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident, and then returned to his hometown of Chicago for fellowship training in Pain Medicine at Rush University Medical Center.
Areas of ExpertiseCutting Edge Nerve & Spine Treatments
Effective Pain ReliefNon-Opioid Pain Management
- Joint Injections to target inflammation and nerve irritation.
- Harness the body's own healing power with edge biologic treatments.
- Customized care combining physical therapy and non-opioid medications.
Focused care to manage pain without the risks of addiction or dependency. Techniques include physical therapy, interventional procedures like nerve blocks and spinal injections, regenerative medicine, and non-opioid medications. This approach offers effective, long-term relief while supporting a healthier, more functional lifestyle.
Happy PatientsWhat Our Patients Are Saying
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Jul - 2025Dr. Shah explained what he could do to help me very clearly. He suggested a procedure that was 100% successful. I highly recommend him. -
Jul - 2025Dr. Shah is extremely gifted in his medical field of medicine and expertise. He is very professional and take the time out to listen.
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Jul - 2025Dr. Shah listens and is attentive. Hr is easy to talk to and wants to ensure that the treatment is helping and my best alternative.
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Advanced Pain ReliefSpinal Cord Stimulation
A spinal cord stimulator uses mild electrical impulses to disrupt pain signals before they reach the brain, offering relief for chronic back, leg, or arm pain. This minimally invasive, reversible procedure can improve comfort, mobility, and quality of life when other treatments have not provided adequate results.
Dr. Shah In The News
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Residents Excel at PARRC 2018Our department was once again very well represented at the annual Pennsylvania Anesthesia... Know More -
Residents' 3rd Annual Opioid Epidemic Awareness Event Raises $26,000 for Light of LifeOur residents' 3rd Annual... Know More -
2020-2021 Chief ResidentsOn behalf of our Recruitment and Selection Committee, we announce and congratulate... Know More
Explanatory VideosDr. Shah
In The Media
In The Media
Dr. Neal Shah. Low back Pain: Evaluation, Management, and Perspectives.
Driven By Clinical EvidenceResearch & Publications
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Lean Six Sigma Methodology and the Future of Quality Improvement Education in Anesthesiology
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Pulsed Radiofrequency Ablation: An Alternative Treatment Modality for Radiation-Induced.
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Oral Health-related quality of life in pediatric patients with cystic fibrosis
Patient InfoPatient Educational
Videos & Resources
Videos & Resources
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ContactSchedule Your Appointment with Dr. Shah
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1550 N Randall Rd
Elgin IL 60123Practice Hours: Mon-Thur 8am-5pm
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4119 W. Shamrock Lane
Suite 103
McHenry, IL 60050Practice Hours: Fridays 1pm-5pm