Pain Management, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic, & ENT Doctors in Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis-area patients can choose between hospital-based pain and spine programs at IU Health, Eskenazi Health, Ascension St. Vincent, Community Health Network, and Franciscan Health and independent interventional pain, spine, and regenerative medicine practices across Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, and Greenwood.

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

The Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis

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

• Jonathan P. Gentile, MD
• Indiana Spine Group Indianapolis Northeast
• Edward J. Kowlowitz, MD
• Center for Pain Management Indianapolis
• David M. Ratzman, MD
• Anesthesia Pain Consultants of Indiana
• Vinay C. Belamkar, MD
• Apollo Pain Center

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Indianapolis

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

• 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 Indianapolis

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

• Dermatology Associates, PC – lead physician Sonya F. Campbell Johnson, MD (931 E 86th St Suite 104, Indianapolis, IN 46240)

Plastic Surgeons in Indianapolis

These Indianapolis-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.

• SHarper Plastic Surgery – lead physician Stanley J. Harper, MD (1300 E 86th St Suite 31, Indianapolis, IN 46240)

Orthopedic Surgeons in Indianapolis

These Indianapolis-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.

• OrthoIndy Northwest – lead physician Michael B. Cross, MD (8450 Northwest Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46278)

ENT Doctors in Indianapolis

These Indianapolis-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.

• IU Health Ear, Nose & Throat Downtown – lead physician Jessica A. Yesensky, MD (550 N University Blvd Suite 3170, Indianapolis, IN 46202)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Indianapolis

Start by confirming that the physician is board certified and holds an active Indiana license, then ask how the practice combines injections or other procedures with physical therapy and non-opioid options. If you are on the Healthy Indiana Plan or another Indiana Medicaid plan, confirm the practice is in your plan’s network and ask about prior authorization for injections.

• 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 Licensing Board of Indiana (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency), 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: Indianapolis, IN

The Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metropolitan area has an estimated population of 2,205,695 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• IU Health Methodist Hospital – Indiana University Health’s academic hospital in downtown Indianapolis.
• Eskenazi Health – Marion County’s public health system and its Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital.
• Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital – Ascension St. Vincent’s flagship hospital on the north side.
• Community Hospital East – Community Health Network hospital on the east side of Indianapolis.
• Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center – VA medical center in Indianapolis.

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 Indianapolis

• Indiana Medicaid program: Indiana Medicaid (including the Healthy Indiana Plan).
• The Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) is Indiana’s Medicaid expansion program for adults ages 19 to 64.

Nearby Cities Served

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

• Carmel
• Fishers
• Noblesville
• Westfield
• Greenwood
• Avon
• Plainfield

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 Indiana?

Search the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency) 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis?

Confirm an active license with the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency), 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 Indianapolis?

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 Indianapolis?

Confirm an active license with the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency), 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 Indianapolis?

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.