Pain Management & Regenerative Medicine Doctors in Little Rock, AR

Little Rock-area patients can find pain care through hospital systems including UAMS, Baptist Health, and CHI St. Vincent and through independent pain, spine, and regenerative medicine practices across Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway, and Benton.

Our Little Rock hub lists the pain management and regenerative medicine practices in our directory for the Little Rock area and explains the Arkansas licensing, Medicaid, and insurance rules that affect pain care.

Featured Providers in Little Rock

These Little Rock-area practices are currently listed in our directory. Select a listing to see its address, phone number, and services.

• Advanced Spine & Pain Centers – Little Rock
• Ahmed Ghaleb, MD
• Natural State Pain and Wellness Clinic
• Jill Flaxman, MD

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Little Rock

Browse providers in Little Rock by the type of care you need:

• Pain Treatment – Interventional pain physicians who diagnose and treat back, neck, joint, and nerve pain with image-guided injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, and neuromodulation.
• Regenerative Medicine – Practices offering orthobiologic treatments such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Many of these treatments are self-pay, so ask for written pricing.
• Recovery & Rehab – Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) and recovery-focused care that helps restore function after injury or surgery.
• Longevity & Wellness – Wellness-oriented and preventive practices that may complement medical pain care.
• Med Spa & Aesthetics – Medical aesthetics and med spa providers listed in the directory.

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Little Rock

Start by confirming that the physician is board certified and holds an active Arkansas license, then ask how the practice combines injections or other procedures with physical therapy and non-opioid options. ARHOME enrollees should confirm that the practice is in their plan’s network before booking.

• Board certification. Look for certification in pain medicine, anesthesiology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, or a related specialty. You can check it for free at CertificationMatters.org (ABMS).
• State license. Confirm an active license with the Arkansas State Medical Board, or search nationally at DocInfo.org (FSMB).
• Treatment approach. Ask whether the practice uses image guidance (fluoroscopy or ultrasound) for injections and how it combines procedures with physical therapy and non-opioid options.
• Coverage and cost. Confirm network status with your insurer, and get written pricing for anything that may be self-pay.

Local Health Care Context: Little Rock, AR

The Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metropolitan area has an estimated population of 777,607 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• UAMS Medical Center – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences hospital in Little Rock.
• Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock – Baptist Health hospital in Little Rock.
• CHI St. Vincent Infirmary – CommonSpirit hospital in Little Rock.

Hospital names are provided for local orientation only. These institutions are not affiliated with Physician Care Near Me, and their inclusion does not mean a listed practice is affiliated with them.

Insurance and coverage notes for Little Rock

• Arkansas Medicaid program: Arkansas Medicaid (adults ages 19 to 64 may qualify through ARHOME).
• ARHOME, Arkansas Medicaid’s adult expansion program, generally buys private coverage for enrollees through a participating insurance plan, so check that plan’s provider network before booking.

Nearby Cities Served

Providers near Little Rock may also serve these communities. Linked cities already have listings in our directory.

• North Little Rock
• Conway
• Benton
• Bryant
• Sherwood
• Jacksonville
• Cabot

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a referral to see a pain management doctor in Little Rock?

It depends on your plan. HMO plans and many Medicaid managed care plans require a referral from a primary care physician, while PPO plans often do not. Call the clinic and your insurer before booking an interventional procedure.

What should I bring to a first pain management appointment?

Bring your insurance card, photo ID, a list of current medications, any prior imaging reports, and any referral your plan requires. Many practices ask new patients to complete intake forms before the visit.

How can I check a pain doctor’s license in Arkansas?

Search the Arkansas State Medical Board license lookup, or use the national DocInfo.org database from the Federation of State Medical Boards. Board certification can be checked at CertificationMatters.org.

What conditions do pain management doctors in Little Rock treat?

Pain specialists commonly evaluate and treat chronic back and neck pain, sciatica, arthritis and joint pain, nerve pain such as neuropathy, headaches, and pain after injury or surgery. Each practice’s listing shows the services it reports offering.

Is regenerative medicine like PRP covered by insurance?

Many insurers consider PRP and other orthobiologic injections investigational, so they are often self-pay. Ask the practice for a written estimate and check your plan’s policy before treatment.