World’s Most Pioneering Pain Medicine Practice
Where pain ends.
Life begins again.
National Pain Centers® — led by Dr. Jay Joshi, MD — delivers unmatched expertise in interventional pain management, ketamine infusions, regenerative medicine, MSK AI, sports medicine, and lifestyle medicine. Nationally recognized. Globally pioneering.
◆ World Firsts & Global Pioneering Achievements
- First hybrid remote pain practice in the world
- First fully remote & virtual pain practice in the world
- First pain practice to develop objective virtual MSK AI physical assessments
- First & longest-standing outpatient surgery center ketamine infusion program for CRPS, PTSD, mental health & central sensitization
- First interventional pain physician in the world to work at the WHO in Geneva, Switzerland
- First to deploy adipose-derived stem cells for chronic pain in America
Dr. Jay Joshi — Pain Innovation Leader
About National Pain Centers®
Founded on knowledge, skill & integrity.
National Pain Centers® was founded on the conviction that pain management services should be delivered at the highest quality standard available — not merely the most convenient or most “in-network.” Led by Dr. Jay Joshi, MD, the practice has earned local and national recognition for top-tier interventional spine and pain diagnosis and treatment.
Our philosophy is rooted in three inseparable pillars: a strong knowledge base, solid procedural skills, and unwavering integrity. These principles guide every patient interaction, every diagnosis, and every carefully performed procedure. We treat patients as individuals, not numbers — and we believe that philosophy is the foundation of superior outcomes.
Unlike the vast majority of self-described “pain management” practitioners who have not completed accredited interventional pain fellowships, every physician at National Pain Centers has met the highest credentialing standards — fellowship training, board certification, and continuous education.
- Multimodal, individualized, evidence-based pain management philosophy
- Nationally and internationally recognized for excellence in interventional spine & pain
- Pioneers of virtual, remote, and AI-assisted pain assessment models
- Patients seen from across America and internationally
- Collaborates with employers, insurers, hospitals, and healthcare systems nationally
Our Services
Comprehensive pain management & wellness.
From precision-guided interventional procedures to cutting-edge regenerative therapies, AI-assisted assessments, and lifestyle medicine — National Pain Centers offers the full spectrum of modern pain care.
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01 / Core
Interventional Pain Management
Image-guided precision procedures including epidurals, nerve blocks, RFA, spinal cord stimulation, and advanced diagnostics.
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02 / Innovation
MSK AI
Objective AI-powered musculoskeletal assessment for movement, impairment, function, and defensible reporting.
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03 / Biologic
Regenerative Medicine
PRP, stem cell therapy, exosomes, growth factors, and biologics designed to stimulate natural healing.
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04 / Performance
Sports Medicine
Advanced non-surgical musculoskeletal care for sports injuries, performance recovery, and return-to-play planning.
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05 / Foundation
Lifestyle Medicine
Evidence-based nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, and metabolic support to strengthen every pain care plan.
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06 / Medico-Legal
Personal Injury
Diagnosis, treatment, and documentation for injury cases requiring clinical precision and legal defensibility.
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07 / Occupational
Workers Compensation
Coordinated care for injured workers focused on diagnosis, treatment, documentation, and return-to-work clarity.
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08 / Trauma
Car Accident Injuries
Comprehensive evaluation and treatment for whiplash, spine trauma, soft tissue injury, and post-accident pain.
Ketamine Infusion Center for Pain — KIC Pain®
America's first & most experienced ketamine program.
The Ketamine Infusion Center for Pain (KIC Pain) at National Pain Centers is America’s first and longest continuously operating outpatient surgery center-based ketamine infusion program — with over 1,200 infusions performed under the direct supervision of Dr. Jay Joshi.
Our Locations
Clinical & procedure locations.
National Pain Centers operates Illinois clinical and procedure locations, with telemedicine available to current patients nationwide. The world’s first fully virtual pain practice — here for you wherever you are.
Clinical + Procedure
Vernon Hills — Main Campus
📍 230 Center Dr., Vernon Hills, IL 60061
🏥 Vernon Square Surgicenter — Procedure Location
📞 847-701-3250
🕐 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Clinical + Procedure
Des Plaines
📍 999 E. Touhy, Ste 450, Des Plaines, IL 60018
🏥 Procedure Suite: 999 E. Touhy, Ste 350
📞 847-701-3250
🕐 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Telemedicine
Virtual Consultations
💻 Telemedicine visits for current patients
🌐 World’s first fully virtual pain practice
📱 Insurance coverage may apply — verify with your plan
📞 Call 847-701-3250 to inquire
Appointments & Contact
Get clarity on your condition.
Call 847-701-3250 or request an appointment to begin a diagnostic evaluation.