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

The San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont metro brings together UCSF Health, Sutter Health’s CPMC, Kaiser Permanente, and public systems like Zuckerberg San Francisco General and Alameda Health System, alongside independent spine and pain practices throughout the East Bay and Peninsula.

This San Francisco hub is being built out as Bay Area practices join the directory. It covers how Kaiser, Medi-Cal, and San Francisco’s own Healthy SF program interact with specialist care, and where the region’s major medical centers are.

The San Francisco 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 San Francisco Area

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

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in San Francisco

Browse providers in San Francisco 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.

Dermatologists in San Francisco

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

• Union Square Dermatology – lead physician Vail Reese, MD (450 Sutter St Suite 830, San Francisco, CA 94108)

Plastic Surgeons in San Francisco

These San Francisco-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.

• 77 Plastic Surgery – lead physician Larry Fan, MD (77 Van Ness Ave Suite 302, San Francisco, CA 94102)

Orthopedic Surgeons in San Francisco

These San Francisco-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.

• Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine – lead physician James L. Chen, MD, MPH (450 Sutter St Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94108)

ENT Doctors in San Francisco

These San Francisco-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.

• San Francisco Ear, Nose and Throat Medical Group – lead physician Aditi H. Mandpe, MD, FACS (3838 California St Suite 505, San Francisco, CA 94118)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in San Francisco

A large share of Bay Area residents are Kaiser Permanente members, who generally need to use Kaiser physicians. If you have a PPO or Medi-Cal, check whether the practice is in network and ask about its approach to non-opioid and interventional care. Verify licenses with the Medical Board of California.

• 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).
• 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).
• 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: San Francisco, CA

The San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metropolitan area has an estimated population of 4,630,041 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• UCSF Medical Center – UC San Francisco’s academic hospitals at Parnassus Heights and Mission Bay.
• Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital – The city’s public hospital and Level I trauma center.
• Sutter CPMC Van Ness Campus – California Pacific Medical Center’s main hospital.
• Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center – Kaiser Permanente hospital on Geary Boulevard.
• Highland Hospital (Alameda Health System) – Alameda County’s public teaching hospital in Oakland.
• John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek – Nonprofit hospital serving Contra Costa County.

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 San Francisco

• 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.
• Healthy SF is a San Francisco program that helps uninsured residents access care; it is not insurance and has eligibility rules.

Nearby Cities Served

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

• Oakland
• Berkeley
• Fremont
• Walnut Creek
• San Mateo
• Daly City
• San Jose

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Kaiser members see an outside pain specialist in San Francisco?

Usually only with an authorized outside referral. Check with Kaiser before booking an independent practice to avoid out-of-pocket costs.

What is Healthy SF?

Healthy SF is a San Francisco Department of Public Health program that helps eligible uninsured residents access primary and some specialty care. It is not health insurance and does not cover care outside San Francisco.

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.

Does California Medicaid cover pain management?

Medi-Cal covers medically necessary specialist care, but networks and prior-authorization rules for injections and procedures vary by plan. Call your plan to find in-network pain specialists.

What conditions do pain management doctors in San Francisco 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.

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

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 San Francisco?

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 San Francisco?

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 San Francisco?

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.