Metropolitan Institute of Pain

Metropolitan Institute of Pain treats a broad range of acute and chronic pain conditions. These include low back pain, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica, sacroiliac joint pain, cervical radiculopathy, shoulder conditions, hip arthritis, and headaches. The practice also treats pelvic floor dysfunction and sports-related injuries. Both physicians take a non-surgical approach, building individualized treatment plans for each patient.

MIP offers a wide range of interventional procedures. These include epidural steroid injections at cervical, lumbar, and caudal levels, facet joint injections, sacroiliac joint injections, trigger point injections, and ultrasound-guided shoulder injections. The practice also provides PRP therapy, ketamine infusions, joint fluid replacement, myofascial release, diagnostic discography, and electromyography.

Yes, Metropolitan Institute of Pain offers same-day appointments. Patients dealing with urgent pain concerns can also reach the registered nurses on staff for triage. Booking is available online through Zocdoc or by contacting any of the three locations directly.

Yes, MIP offers telehealth visits through the Healow patient portal. Patients use the portal to request virtual appointments and communicate with the care team. This option supports follow-up care and consultations for patients who cannot visit a clinic in person.

Metropolitan Institute of Pain has a full-time workers' compensation specialist on-site. The practice offers next-day appointments for injured workers and completes information requests within five days. Billing typically processes the next day. Physicians also make facility visits when needed, making MIP a practical choice for employers and case managers handling occupational injury claims.

Yes, MIP runs a ketamine infusion program for both chronic pain and mood-related conditions. The practice reports up to 70% improvement in depression and anxiety symptoms within 24 hours of treatment. Ketamine infusions also address chronic pain syndromes. The care team evaluates each patient individually to determine whether ketamine therapy fits their treatment plan.

Yes, Metropolitan Institute of Pain treats professional athletes, active adults, and patients across all age groups. Dr. Sajjad Murtaza holds double board certification in sports medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation. The practice addresses sports-related injuries using both interventional procedures and rehabilitation-focused care, including PRP therapy and physical therapy.

New patients can book appointments online through Zocdoc or by contacting the practice directly by phone. MIP operates three locations in the Chicago area, including Fulton Market/West Loop, Orland Park, and Arlington Heights. Patients can also use the online contact form on the practice website to schedule or request more information.

Yes, Metropolitan Institute of Pain integrates physical therapy into its care plans. The team builds customized physical therapy programs as part of each patient's individualized treatment. For pelvic floor dysfunction, the physicians work alongside specialized pelvic floor therapists to coordinate comprehensive care.