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

Sacramento-area patients can choose between hospital-based pain and spine programs at UC Davis Health, Sutter Health, Dignity Health, and Kaiser Permanente and independent interventional pain, spine, and regenerative medicine practices across Sacramento, Roseville, Elk Grove, and Folsom.

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

The Sacramento 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 Sacramento

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

• Akbar Khan, DO
• Revive Pain & Spine Center
• Lee T. Snook Jr., MD
• Metropolitan Pain Management Consultants
• Kayvan Haddadan, MD
• Advanced Pain Diagnostic & Solutions
• Carl H. Shin, MD
• Center for Interdisciplinary Spine

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Sacramento

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

• 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 Sacramento

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

• Center for Dermatology and Laser Surgery – lead physician Emil A. Tanghetti, MD (5601 J St, Sacramento, CA 95819)

Plastic Surgeons in Sacramento

These Sacramento-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.

• The Plastic Surgery Center – lead physician Scott D. Green, MD (95 Scripps Dr, Sacramento, CA 95825)

Orthopedic Surgeons in Sacramento

These Sacramento-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.

• Sacramento Orthopedic Sports & Shoulder – lead physician Greg S. Takenishi, MD (2801 K St Suite 330, Sacramento, CA 95816)

ENT Doctors in Sacramento

These Sacramento-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.

• Sacramento Ear, Nose & Throat – lead physician Conor W. McLaughlin, MD (1111 Exposition Blvd Suite 700, Sacramento, CA 95815)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Sacramento

Start by confirming that the physician is board certified and holds an active California license, then ask how the practice combines injections or other procedures with physical therapy and non-opioid options. Kaiser Permanente is a major insurer in the region, so Kaiser members should ask about referral rules before seeing an outside specialist, and Medi-Cal members should confirm the practice is in their plan’s network.

• 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: Sacramento, CA

The Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metropolitan area has an estimated population of 2,477,274 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• UC Davis Medical Center – UC Davis Health’s academic medical center in Sacramento.
• Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento – Sutter Health’s flagship hospital in midtown Sacramento.
• Mercy General Hospital – Dignity Health hospital in East Sacramento.
• Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center – Kaiser Permanente hospital in Sacramento.

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 Sacramento

• 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 Sacramento may also serve these communities. Linked cities already have listings in our directory.

• Roseville
• Elk Grove
• Folsom
• Citrus Heights
• Rancho Cordova
• Davis
• West Sacramento

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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.

Is pain care at an academic medical center different from a private clinic?

Academic centers often handle complex or multi-specialty cases and may involve physicians in training, while independent clinics may offer quicker scheduling. Both can provide board-certified interventional care, so compare credentials, wait times, and network status.

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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento?

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 Sacramento?

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 Sacramento?

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 Sacramento?

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.