Vascular & Interventional Specialists

Crystal Lake, IL

Knee Pain Relief in Crystal Lake — Without Surgery

A non-surgical, outpatient treatment for chronic knee pain. Same-day procedure. Covered by most insurance including Medicare.

  • Outpatient — walk out the same day
  • No hospital stay, no general anesthesia
  • 90%+ of patients report significant pain relief
  • Covered by most insurance, including Medicare

See if You Qualify

Takes under a minute. Our Crystal Lake team will call you within one business day.

Hear It From Our Physician

Dr. Laurich Explains This Gentle Procedure

Board-certified, vascular-surgery-trained.

Your Local Team

Board-Certified GAE Specialists in Crystal Lake

Feraz N. Rahman, MD, MS, Board-Certified Interventional Radiologist

Feraz N. Rahman, MD, MS

Board-Certified Interventional Radiologist

Emory University fellowship-trained interventional radiologist. Expert in treating arthritis and inflammation with vascular embolization, including genicular artery embolization (GAE) for knee osteoarthritis.

Neal Khurana, MD, Board-Certified Interventional Radiologist

Neal Khurana, MD

Board-Certified Interventional Radiologist

Specializes in genicular artery embolization (GAE), prostate artery embolization, and uterine fibroid embolization. Sees patients at VIS Crystal Lake and Wheaton.

Why GAE First

Why Those with Chronic Knee Pain Are Choosing This Treatment First

  • FDA breakthrough knee procedure relieves pain in 90+ percent of patients
  • Targets pain at its source: inflammation
  • Immediate and lasting pain relief without the need for injections or surgery
  • Covered by most major insurance plans, including Medicare
  • Walk in and walk out of the clinic the same day
  • Return to daily activities much sooner than with surgery
  • Lasting pain relief that can span up to 5 years
  • Regain mobility and independence
Compare Treatments

GAE vs. Injections vs. Surgery

Recovery time

GAE 1-2 days
Injections None
Surgery 6-12 months

Pain relief duration

GAE Up to 3-5 years
Injections 1-3 months
Surgery 15-20 years

Minimally invasive

GAE
Injections
Surgery

Preserves cartilage

GAE
Injections
Surgery

No overnight stay

GAE
Injections
Surgery

Covered by insurance

GAE
Injections Sometimes
Surgery High costs
"The doctors at this clinic have done a tremendous job with my treatment. They have the best bedside care, are attentive to their patients needs and provide a treatment plan that is thorough and actually works!"

MJ

Crystal Lake, Illinois

Board-certified interventional radiologists
Two Chicagoland clinics: Crystal Lake & Wheaton
HIPAA-compliant intake forms
Same-day outpatient procedure

At Vascular & Interventional Specialists we know that living with chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis can be a frustrating journey. You may have tried physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, or corticosteroid injections with only temporary relief. For many, the next step often seems to be major knee replacement surgery. But what if you're not ready for that, or not a good candidate?

For those caught in this difficult position, there is a new beacon of hope. This groundbreaking, minimally invasive procedure is providing significant pain relief for patients who felt they had nowhere left to turn.

Visit Us in Crystal Lake

750 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Suite A
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Also serving patients at our Wheaton, IL clinic

Call (815) 846-0037