Sameer Shah, MD - Pain Management in Chicago, Illinois

“After weeks of unrelenting, excrutiating pain, my Doctor sent me for an Upright MRI (it's a thing!) Upon receiving the results, he thought I needed an epidural. I asked him to send me to the doctor that HE would go to, which is how I came to be a patient of Dr. Sameer Shah. Dr. Shah is kind, compassionate and extremely capable. He was very patient with me, taking the time to quell my fears and explain the procedures in a way I could understand. His staff is friendly and competent. The offices and surgical centers are immaculate and Covid-19 safe. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dr. Shah to anyone. Like the MRI I, too, am upright now. ;-)”

— Susan Danzig

“I recently had my first lumbar sacral ablation, and I could not be happier with the result. Dr Sameer Shah is an excellent clinician and technically ahead of many of his peers. The procedure was safely, done under local in a same day surgery area. Care was excellent at Swedish hospital. They have an outstanding nursing staff. I am a senior with arthritis in my back, and I was leary about an ablation. I would highly recommend Dr Shah for any care for pain control. He is gentle, attentive, and technically efficient and effective. Do yourself a favor and go see him, thank me later.”

— judy baron

“Dr. Sameer Shah gave me back my life! I first saw him in October of 2023 for Ankylosing Spondylitis and Osteoarthritis. For me, what was worse than the debilitating and constant pain I experienced was the fact that my spine felt like it was turning to stone. It prevented me from moving without feeling like I was going to snap in two like the wishbone of a thanksgiving turkey! Not only did Dr. Shah's knowledge, skill and expertise in pain management seem like miracle medicine to me his demeanor and approach to medicine was so kind and considerate. I always felt safe and well cared for when I went. I've had several procedures at this point and each time I experienced less pain and felt stronger than before. Everyone at the Swedish Hospital pain clinic are exemplars of the professionalism, compassion and care that is embodied in Dr. Shah and his staff. If you're considering seeing him please do yourself the favor and go!”

— Sheila Khuri

“Over three years ago, suffering from back pain and referred groin pain so badly and did not know what to do.... I had been to several doctors and went through numerous tests and was getting nowhere. Attempting to get some relief from a chiropractor, I was fortunate enough that that chiropractor recommended Dr. Sameer Shah. Long story short, my treatments over the past 3 years has changed my life. I am a chronic pain sufferer. I will likely be managing my pain for a long time. What I can say without question, is my treatment from Dr. Shah changed my life. Where I saw a terrifyingly painful future ahead, now my pain is significantly better. My pain is managed in multiple ways that now allow me to enjoy my life. People out there who know and understand too well what I am talking about... I cannot recommend Dr. Shah enough. Also, the clinic, and all the nurses, surgical assistants, and staff are great people. The extent of care is absolutely first rate professional. These people care!!”

— Charles Cauley