Barrington Orthopedic Specialists

10/20/2026

🦴 It’s Bone and Joint Health Action Week!

Your bones and joints support every step, movement, and activity in your daily life. Taking care of your musculoskeletal health today can help protect mobility and independence for years to come. 💙

At Barrington Orthopedic Specialists, we’re committed to providing exceptional orthopedic care through advanced treatments, personalized plans, and a patient-first approach.

For over 45 years, our team has helped the Greater Chicago community stay active, strong, and moving forward.

10/19/2026

💙 Happy Medical Assistants Recognition Week!

At Barrington Orthopedic Specialists, we’re proud to recognize and celebrate our medical assistants for the essential role they play in providing quality orthopedic care. From welcoming patients and preparing them for appointments to assisting our physicians and supporting clinical workflows, medical assistants help ensure every patient receives attentive, compassionate care.

Their organization, attention to detail, and ability to help patients feel comfortable make a meaningful difference throughout the treatment journey. Whether helping coordinate care, answering questions, or assisting with daily clinical needs, their contributions help our practice run smoothly and efficiently.

This week, and every week, we thank our medical assistants for their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to our patients. We appreciate everything you do to help our patients move toward better health, improved mobility, and a more active life!

10/16/2026

🩺 When an injury happens, every moment matters.

Whether you’ve taken a fall, been injured during activity, or experienced sudden joint pain, Barrington Orthopedic Specialists offers Immediate Orthopedic Care to help you get the treatment you need without unnecessary delays.

Our Schaumburg walk-in clinic provides expert orthopedic evaluation, on-site X-rays, and personalized care for fractures, sprains, dislocations, and more. 🦴💙

Get back to your routine faster with care from a team focused on your recovery.

📍 Immediate Orthopedic Care Hours:
Mon–Fri: 8am–9pm
(Closed 11:45am–1pm & 4:45pm–6pm)
Sat: 1pm–4pm

10/15/2026

🦶 Featuring Dr. Narendra Patel, DPM

In this video, foot and ankle specialist Dr. Narendra Patel shares his thoughtful, patient-centered approach to care—shaped by decades of experience treating complex foot and ankle conditions since 1997.

Dr. Patel emphasizes the importance of truly listening to patients and understanding not just their symptoms, but their lifestyle, home environment, and support system. He believes this holistic perspective is essential when developing treatment plans, especially for more complex surgical decisions.

His goal is simple: to treat the whole person, not just the condition, and to help patients return to a life with less pain and greater mobility.

🎥 Watch the full video to learn more about his approach to compassionate foot and ankle care.

10/14/2026

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Did you know that lingering foot or ankle pain after a sprain, fracture, or surgery could be related to a peripheral nerve injury?

In our latest video, Dr. Narendra Patel, Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgeon at Barrington Orthopedic Specialists, explains how nerve injuries can sometimes go undiagnosed and why seeing a specialist is important for proper evaluation and treatment.

🎥 Watch to learn more about peripheral nerve injuries and what symptoms you shouldn’t ignore.

10/13/2026

Not all lower back pain is sciatica. Where the pain travels and how it feels can provide important clues about its cause.

In our latest article, Barrington Orthopedic Specialists explains the difference between general lower back pain and sciatica. While lower back pain often remains localized, sciatica may cause sharp, burning, or electric pain that travels through the buttock and into the leg.

An accurate diagnosis can help determine whether physical therapy, medication, injections, or another treatment approach may provide relief.

📖 Read the blog to learn how to recognize the differences and when to see a spine specialist 🔽.

10/12/2026

Provider Spotlight: Hans Zhang, MD 🩺💙

Barrington Orthopedic Specialists is proud to highlight Dr. Hans Zhang, a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon dedicated to helping patients overcome neck and back conditions with personalized, patient-first care.

Dr. Zhang specializes in treating a wide range of spinal conditions, including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, myelopathy, and spine trauma. He is committed to exploring conservative treatment options whenever possible, using surgery only when necessary. When surgery is the best solution, he utilizes advanced minimally invasive, robotic, endoscopic, and motion-preserving techniques designed to help patients recover faster and return to the activities they enjoy. 🦴

📍 Dr. Zhang sees patients in:
• Schaumburg, IL
• Elk Grove Village, IL
• Buffalo Grove, IL
• Bartlett, IL

Outside of the office, Dr. Zhang enjoys running, cycling, cheering on Duke basketball, and spending time with family and friends.

10/11/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Good luck to everyone taking on the 2026 Chicago Marathon this weekend!

Every mile of training has led to this moment, and we’re inspired by the dedication, perseverance, and strength it takes to reach the starting line. Enjoy the experience and celebrate how far you’ve come! 🏅

Whether you’re preparing for a future race or looking for support after race day, the Runner’s Program at Barrington Orthopedic Specialists offers personalized guidance to help runners stay strong, recover well, and keep moving toward their goals.

Appointments are available upon request at our Schaumburg location.

10/09/2026

Happy National PA Week! 🎉

This week we’re celebrating the Physician Assistants at Barrington Orthopedic Specialists. Every day they help our patients get back to moving, working, and living without pain. We’re grateful for their skill, compassion, and dedication to every person who walks through our doors.

Thank you, PAs, for all you do! 💙

10/09/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Daniel Mok, DO, to Barrington Orthopedic Specialists!🎉

Dr. Mok is a board-certified, fellowship-trained pain management specialist with a background in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He completed his pain medicine fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and is passionate about helping patients find relief and get back to the activities they love.

Dr. Mok is now accepting new patients at our Buffalo Grove, Schaumburg, and Elk Grove Village offices.

📞Call us or visit our website to schedule an appointment.

02/02/2018

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Since 1980, Barrington Orthopedic Specialists has remained the premier orthopedic provider of the northwest Chicago suburbs.