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Elk Grove Village, IL
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National Pain Centers
Vernon Hills, IL
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Elk Grove Village, IL
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Algonquin, IL
About
Bio
Dr. Joshi is the CEO and Medical Director
of the National Pain Centers LLC. He is a locally and nationally
recognized board certified Anesthesiologist and fellowship trained
Interventional Spine and Pain Management physician who believes in an
individualized, comprehensive approach to
managing his patients.
He has distinguished himself as a leader of National Advisory
Boards, National Educational and CME Programs, National Publications,
National Speaking Events, National Consulting, and National Media
Appearances. He has served as an expert on fraud, waste, and abuse
reform and has developed strategies for large companies regarding
appropriate and effective medical marketing. Internationally, he has
worked on global policies at the World Health Organization in Geneva,
Switzerland.
He was accepted into medical school at the age of 16 via an
accelerated honors BS/MD program with full scholarships. He completed an
Internal Medicine internship at Northwestern and residency and
fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital. He precisely performs Interventional
Spine and Pain procedures that include Epidural Steroid Injections,
Selective Nerve Root Blocks, Facet Joint Medial Branch Injections,
Radiofrequency Ablation, Sympathetic Blocks, Spinal Cord Stimulators,
Percutaneous Discectomy, and Discograms.
He regularly lectures nationally on various pain management
guidelines and strongly believes the key to a successful patient outcome
is a physician who has a strong education, solid skills, and unwavering
ethics.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Pain Management
Anesthesiology
Doctor Q&A
31 Answers
11 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 42-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
Pelvic Pain: You should see a qualified specialist for any pain, especially when it becomes chronic. Pain is the bodies way of saying "something's wrong or not ha... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
Methylmorphine: Methylmorphine is also known as codeine. Codeine can have pain relieving and cough suppressant effects. It can also have the similar side effects as... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
Capsaicin: Capsaicin in the eyes can cause severe burning. Wash the eye out with water. If significant amounts are exposed, seek medical help to avoid issues o... Read More
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A 49-year-old male asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
The : The term "pain management" or "pain doctor" has been very misunderstood...Partly due to poor policing on the part of the medical profession. As a res... Read More
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A member asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
As : As with most pain conditions, there can be a variety of potential problems that can cause the pain that you are describing. It is difficult to diagnos... Read More
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A 55-year-old female asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
Headaches: As with any medical condition, you should always consult your physician to have a proper workup and diagnosis.
While there may be many possibilitie... Read More
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A member asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
Ibuprofen: Totally different medications. I would ask you doctor if there is a safer and more effective alternative to Percocet though.
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A 31-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
Norepinephrine: Norepinephrine and some other neurotransmitter can have side effects because of their inherent pharmocokinetics...Or how they work. If you have side ... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
Yes: Could be a hernia. Could be an infection. You need to see a physician. Hopefully wait times in the uk are not too long.
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A 37-year-old male asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
Yes: Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen work differently from each other. They are not in the same category of medications.
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A 60-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
Headaches: Unusually high blood pressure, especially when symptomatic, is an emergency.
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A 40-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
OA: Oa and degenerative joint disease are slightly different, but the terms have been used interchangeably as well. A qualified specialist will be able t... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
Dependence: Tolerance refers to the body becoming tolerant to a specific medication or dose. A higher dose or different medication is needed to see the same effe... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
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A 26-year-old female asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
Headaches: Every patient is different. You must be seeing a physician if you are prescribed percocet. I would advise you consult your physician so that you are... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
Epidural: What you are describing may be unusual. You should contact the person that did the esi. Also, make sure that person is a physician and a properly tr... Read More
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A 48-year-old female asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
There : There are many possibilities that can cause your persistent knee pain. Any of them ranging from problems in the knee and around the knee to from the ... Read More
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A member asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
I : I agree that if you are able to walk, you may have a simple strain/sprain. However, I do not think that you need to see an orthopedic surgeon because... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
Back Pain: Could be unrelated. As with most pain conditions, there can be a variety of potential problems that can cause the pain that you are describing. It i... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
Painkiller: "painkiller" is a general term and not a medical term. Literally, it is something that "kills" the pain. That can include just about anything that i... Read More
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A member asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
Headaches: Headaches are complex and can be mistermed or misdiagnosed. As with most pain conditions, there can be a variety of potential problems that can cause... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
Tenderness: As with most pain conditions, there can be a variety of potential problems that can cause the pain or tenderness. Tenderness to touch describes just ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
Yes: He should see someone who is trained in diagnosis and treatment of back/spine issues. While physicians in many specialties might be able to work up a... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
Yes: There could be numerous potential causes, including disk issues, nerve issues, joint issues, rib issues, soft tissue, bone issues, and more.
A pr... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
Pelvic Pain: Short answer: everything! pelvic pain can be complex and quite frankly, can be misdiagnosed frequently. As with most pain conditions, there can be ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
Breakthrough Pain: Baseline or persistent pain is always there. Breakthrough pain occur quickly and lasts a limited amount of time.
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A member asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
As : As with most pain conditions, there can be a variety of potential problems that can cause the pain that you are describing. It is difficult to diagno... Read More
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A female asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
As : As with most pain conditions, there can be a variety of potential problems that can cause the pain that you are describing. It is difficult to diagno... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
Abdominal Pain: This might be related to the pancreas. As with most pain conditions, there can be a variety of potential problems that can cause the pain that you ar... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
Shingles?: As with most pain conditions, there can be a variety of potential problems that can cause the pain that you are describing. It is difficult to diagno... Read More
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A member asked:

Dr. Jay Joshianswered
Pain Management 23 years experience
As : As with most pain conditions, there can be a variety of potential problems that can cause the pain that you are describing. It is difficult to diagno... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Joshi is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Joshi is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, I've seen 2 specialist now. I know without a doubt something has been wrong for 9 months but they can't figure it out. "(
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - New Jersey Medical School
Graduated 2000MD
Residency
Henry Ford Hospital
Residency
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Awards
Medical Director of Pain Management, Alexian Brothers Medical Center
Finalist, Chicago Innovation Awards
Honors 7-year BS/MD Program, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - New Jersey Medical School
Affiliations
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
Chicago Medical Society
American Board of Anesthesiology
Publications
Embeda REMS Patient Study
A Randomized Controlled Feasibility Trial to Evaluate Peripheral Nerve field Stimulation Using Subcutaneous Placement of a Neurostimulation Lead in ...
Use of Peripheral Subcutaneous Field Stimulation for the Treatment of Axial Neck Pain: A Case Report
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