Pain Management, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic, & ENT Doctors in Riverside, CA

The Inland Empire, the Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario metro, is one of Southern California’s fastest-growing regions, served by Loma Linda University Health, Riverside University Health System, Kaiser Permanente, and community hospitals from Corona to the Coachella Valley.

This Riverside hub is being built out as Inland Empire practices join the directory. It explains how Medi-Cal managed care through plans such as IEHP works for specialist care and where the region’s major medical centers are located.

The Riverside hub now also lists dermatology, plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, and ENT (ear, nose, and throat) practices, each with a profile for its lead physician; see the specialty sections below.

Featured Providers in the Riverside Area

We are currently verifying pain management and regenerative medicine providers in Riverside. Listings will appear here as practices are added. Practices can add a listing today.

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Riverside

Not sure where to start? These are the treatment categories you can explore for Riverside:

• 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.

Dermatologists in Riverside

These Riverside-area dermatology practices are listed in our directory. Select a listing for its address, phone number, and lead physician profile. Browse all Dermatology listings.

• Riverside Medical Clinic Dermatology – lead physician Tracy Leong, MD (7160 Brockton Ave 2nd Floor, Riverside, CA 92506)

Plastic Surgeons in Riverside

These Riverside-area plastic surgery practices are listed in our directory. Select a listing for its address, phone number, and lead physician profile. Browse all Plastic Surgery listings.

• Riverside Plastic Surgery – lead physician Ben J. Childers, MD, FACS (4605 Brockton Ave Suite 200, Riverside, CA 92506)

Orthopedic Surgeons in Riverside

These Riverside-area orthopedic surgery practices are listed in our directory. Select a listing for its address, phone number, and lead physician profile. Browse all Orthopedic Surgery listings.

• Riverside Medical Clinic Orthopedics – lead physician Gene Choi, MD (7117 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA 92506)

ENT Doctors in Riverside

These Riverside-area ENT (ear, nose, and throat) practices are listed in our directory. Select a listing for its address, phone number, and lead physician profile. Browse all ENT listings.

• ResurgENT Head and Neck Specialists – lead physician Gabriel Gabarain, MD (6848 Magnolia Ave Suite 220, Riverside, CA 92506)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Riverside

Distances in the Inland Empire are large, from Temecula to Palm Springs to Victorville, so check how far you will travel for repeat visits. Medi-Cal members in Riverside and San Bernardino counties are often enrolled in Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), so confirm the practice is in your plan’s network and verify the physician with the Medical Board of California.

• 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 Medical Board of California (MDs) or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California (DOs), 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: Riverside, CA

The Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metropolitan area has an estimated population of 4,769,007 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• Loma Linda University Medical Center – Academic medical center and Level I trauma center in Loma Linda.
• Riverside University Health System – Medical Center – Riverside County’s public teaching hospital in Moreno Valley.
• Riverside Community Hospital – HCA teaching hospital in downtown Riverside.
• Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center – Kaiser Permanente hospital serving Riverside.
• Arrowhead Regional Medical Center – San Bernardino County’s public teaching hospital in Colton.
• Eisenhower Health – Nonprofit hospital in Rancho Mirage serving the Coachella Valley.

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 Riverside

• California Medicaid program: Medi-Cal.
• California workers’ compensation care follows the state’s Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS), which shapes which pain treatments are authorized for work injuries.
• Kaiser Permanente members generally need to use Kaiser physicians and facilities unless Kaiser authorizes an outside referral.

Nearby Cities Served

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

• San Bernardino
• Ontario
• Corona
• Temecula
• Moreno Valley
• Palm Springs
• Los Angeles

Frequently Asked Questions

Does IEHP cover pain management?

IEHP, a Medi-Cal managed care plan for Riverside and San Bernardino counties, covers medically necessary specialist care with a referral from your assigned primary care provider. Contact IEHP for in-network pain specialists.

Are there pain specialists in the Coachella Valley?

Yes. Pain and spine physicians practice in Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, and nearby cities. We add verified listings as practices join; providers can add themselves using the link below.

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

Search the Medical Board of California (MDs) or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California (DOs) 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 Riverside 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.

How can I check a dermatologist’s or plastic surgeon’s credentials in Riverside?

Confirm an active license with the Medical Board of California (MDs) or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California (DOs), or search nationally at DocInfo.org. Board certification in dermatology can be checked with the American Board of Dermatology (or the American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology for DOs), and in plastic surgery with the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Does insurance cover dermatology or plastic surgery in Riverside?

Medically necessary care, such as evaluating a suspicious mole or some reconstructive surgery, is often covered, while cosmetic procedures usually are not. Coverage and referral rules vary by plan, so check with your insurer and ask the practice for written pricing for anything that may be self-pay.

How can I check an orthopedic surgeon’s or ENT doctor’s credentials in Riverside?

Confirm an active license with the Medical Board of California (MDs) or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California (DOs), or search nationally at DocInfo.org. Board certification in orthopaedic surgery can be checked with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (or the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery for DOs), and in otolaryngology with the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Do I need a referral to see an orthopedic surgeon or ENT doctor in Riverside?

It depends on your health plan. Some plans let you book a specialist directly, while others, often HMO plans, require a referral from your primary care doctor. Check with your insurer, and ask the practice what it needs before your first visit.