Dr. Brian Clay, MD | Des Plaines, IL | Anesthesiology

.about .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Fellowship-trained in anesthesia pain medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Dr. Brian Clay is a board-certified physiatrist and interventional pain management specialist. He treats nerve, muscle, and bone conditions that affect movement, with expertise in managing joint pain, spine disorders, and traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries. He also provides outpatient sports medicine care and uses advanced, non-surgical techniques such as genicular nerve ablation and regenerative medicine. A Chicago native, Dr. Clay completed his residency and served as chief resident at Northwestern University’s McGaw Medical Center and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.

accepting new patients
3.8

10 Ratings
15 years of experience
1 insurance plan accepted
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
7 written reviews
3 specialties
10 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

10 ratings & reviews

Sort:

Showing 1 to 7 of 7 reviews

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Every appointment I have had with Dr. Clay has been very good and I left with a feeling of being well taken care of, until I had to deal with his office. If you are looking for a doctor to manage your pain, this is not the doctor to see. It is an ordeal every time I need my prescription refilled. I call in my prescription the first thing in the morning and at the end of the day my pharmacist has still not heard from Dr. Clay. I am going to be having spine surgery in the near future and if I need a pain doctor after that, I will definitely look for someone whom I can depend on.

August 10th, 2020

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Dr. Clay is an excellent doctor. He thoroughly explained my diagnosis and prognosis. The first doctor to truly do so. I have severe cervical stenosis. He respected my concerns and provided me with an excellent individualized treatment plan. I appreciate his compassion and utmost professionalism.

October 11th, 2018

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

This man is arrogant and incredibly insensitive. I came in to treat my pain and he completely dismissed it and only focused on my needing to lose weight. This man has probably never had a painful day in his life and this man pushing my problems away like he did only makes me tell everyone I know with pain to stay far away from him. He has no compassion and this trash deserves no patients ever!

August 11th, 2018

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

I'd give Dr Clay 10 Stars if I could been dealing with serious back problems for years see many of specialist and he finally found my problem fantastic Dr fantastic staff can't say enough about him

February 26th, 2018

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

He failed to prepare for my visit, and turned it on me. Did not get prior approval. He then billed my insurance co. By falsifying a visit. Wasted hours of my time.

October 23rd, 2017

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

This Guy had to have had his comments cleaned up. I had to find a new pain Doctor because My insurance had changed which is Why I ended up with Doctor Clay. Hoped He would be okay. HE DOES NOT LISTEN ! Took him all of my records on disc, they couldn't even open them, found out at my last visit. If you need long term care I wouldn't suggest him. His nurses are very nice . Front desk staff are very unfriendly . If you have medical records to provide make sure they're on paper.. "He never even gave me a physical examination".

August 9th, 2017

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

I have severe arthritis in my neck, causing nerve pain. Dr Clay managed my pain through medication. this improved my quality of life. I am very satisfied and would reccomend Dr. Clay and staff.

June 8th, 2017

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

900 Rand Rd Ste 200Des Plaines, IL 60016

Tel: (847) 375-3000

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Brian Clay, MD	Dr. Eva E Martinez, MD	Dr. Antoine Kenneth Khoury, DO	Dr. Drew Michael Strader Donnell, MD
Anesthesiology	Anesthesiology	Anesthesiology	Pain Medicine
Accepts New Patients			Accepts New Patients
3.8 (10 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
15 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Des Plaines , IL	Stanford , CA	West Hollywood , CA	Chicago , IL
Med School: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine	Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine	Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med	Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

Search for your insurance and plan

Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid
Accepted insurances may vary by provider. Please call the location to confirm your coverage.

Anesthesiologist
Chronic Pain
EMG/Nerve Conduction Studies
Injury
Nerve Damage
Pain Medicine
Prosthetics
Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine
Surgery Recovery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center2015

Residency

Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center2014

Internship

Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center2011

Medical School

University of Illinois at Chicago College of MedicineGraduated in 2011

Dr. Syed Navid Hasan, MD
Anesthesiology
58 Years Exp | CHICAGO, IL
(0)
Dr. Richard Ernest Gelfand, MD
Anesthesiology
50 Years Exp | Glenview, IL
(0)
Dr. Kenneth Stephen Toth, MD
Anesthesiology
27 Years Exp | Chicago, IL
(1)
Dr. Atul Gupta, MD
Anesthesiology
37 Years Exp | Chicago, IL
(1)
Dr. Erik Dennis Mcclure, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
20 Years Exp | Aurora, IL
(2)
Dr. Renee Claire Svenningsen
Nurse Practitioner
| Chicago, IL
(0)
Dr. Deborah Drake Hawes, MD
Anesthesiology
| Glenview, IL
(0)
Dr. Tiffany Heeren
Anesthesiology
| Chicago, IL
(0)
Dr. Taratip Thupvong, MD
Anesthesiology
22 Years Exp | Chicago, IL
(0)
Dr. Thomas Francis Regan, MD
Anesthesiology
7 Years Exp | Tallahassee, FL
(0)

Where is Dr. Brian Clay's office located?: Dr. Brian Clay's office is located at 900 Rand Rd Ste 200, Des Plaines, IL, 60016.
Which hospitals is Dr. Brian Clay affiliated with?: Dr. Brian Clay is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Does Dr. Brian Clay accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Brian Clay accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Brian Clay accepting new patients?: Dr. Brian Clay is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Brian Clay's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Brian Clay?: You can find contact information for Dr. Brian Clay here on Vitals.

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.

Copyright © 2026 Vitals Consumer Services, LLC. US Patent No. 8, 694, 441. All Rights Reserved.
As more fully set forth in this website's terms of use . (1) nothing contained on or offered by or through this website should be construed as medical advice and should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or treatment. Vitals Consumer Services, LLC ("Vitals"). the provider of this website, does not recommend or endorse any particular healthcare provider whose information or ratings appear on this website; and (2) Vitals has granted you a limited license to access and use this website for your own noncommercial use. You are not permitted to copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, mirror, frame, scrape, extract, wrap, create derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble any part or aspect of this website.