Samir Baig, MD, MPH

Dr. Samir Baig, M.D., MPH, grew up in a family of healthcare professionals, witnessing firsthand the profound impact they made on their communities and patients' lives. This early exposure sparked his own inspiration to pursue a career in medicine. Dr. Baig attended the University of New York at Buffalo, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in biological sciences. His academic achievements earned him early admission to the University’s School of Medicine, where he obtained his medical degree.

With a strong interest in global and community health, Dr. Baig completed a residency in preventive medicine at the University of Michigan, during which he also earned a Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH). His work extended internationally, serving as a consultant for the World Health Organization in the Philippines and the Public Health Foundation of India in New Delhi. Following this, he shifted his focus to bedside medicine and completed his anesthesiology residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. After practicing anesthesia in Los Angeles for four years, Dr. Baig pursued further specialization, completing a fellowship in Pain Medicine at Stanford University in Palo Alto.

At OrthoIllinois, Dr. Baig focuses on providing non-surgical, multi-modal pain management treatments. His expertise includes advanced therapies such as peripheral nerve stimulation, peripheral joint and vertebral radiofrequency ablation, and platelet-rich plasma injections. He is committed to involving his patients in their care, offering honest assessments of their treatment options, and working collaboratively to develop personalized, comprehensive plans.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Baig enjoys traveling, exercising, and spending quality time with his family. He is eager to meet new patients and work with them to help restore a more active and pain-free lifestyle.