Pain Management, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic, & ENT Doctors in Kansas City, MO

Kansas City-area patients can choose between hospital-based pain and spine programs at The University of Kansas Health System, Saint Luke’s, University Health, and HCA Midwest Health and independent interventional pain, spine, and regenerative medicine practices across Kansas City, Overland Park, Olathe, and Lee’s Summit.

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

The Kansas City 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 Kansas City

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

• Andrew Frazier, DO
• Saint Luke’s Pain Management Clinic Barry Road
• Nick Donohue, MD
• Advanced Injury Care Kansas City
• Morgan Gonder, MD
• University Health Pain Management
• Tyler Concannon, MD
• Saint Luke’s Pain Management Clinic

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Kansas City

Physician Care Near Me organizes Kansas City-area providers into the following treatment categories:

• 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 Kansas City

These Kansas City-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 Specialists of Kansas City – lead physician John F. Rupp, MD, FAAD (1010 Carondelet Dr Building A Suite 125, Kansas City, MO 64114)

Plastic Surgeons in Kansas City

These Kansas City-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.

• Joseph R. Barnthouse, MD Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery – lead physician Joseph R. Barnthouse, MD, FACS (1010 Carondelet Dr Suite 401, Kansas City, MO 64114)

Orthopedic Surgeons in Kansas City

These Kansas City-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.

• Saint Luke’s Orthopedic Specialists Barry Road – lead physician Michael Williamson, MD (5844 NW Barry Rd Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64154)

ENT Doctors in Kansas City

These Kansas City-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.

• Saint Luke’s Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Plaza – lead physician Christopher G. Larsen, MD (4320 Wornall Rd Suite 512, Kansas City, MO 64111)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Kansas City

Start by confirming that the physician is board certified and holds an active Missouri license, then ask how the practice combines injections or other procedures with physical therapy and non-opioid options. Physicians generally must be licensed in the state where you are physically located during a visit, including telehealth, so confirm licensing if you cross the state line for care. The metro is split between Missouri and Kansas.

• State license. Confirm an active license with the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts, 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: Kansas City, MO

The Kansas City, MO-KS metropolitan area has an estimated population of 2,270,682 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• The University of Kansas Hospital – Academic hospital of The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, Kansas.
• Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City – Saint Luke’s Health System’s flagship hospital near the Country Club Plaza.
• University Health Truman Medical Center – Kansas City’s public safety-net teaching hospital.
• Research Medical Center – HCA Midwest Health hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

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 Kansas City

• Missouri Medicaid program: MO HealthNet.
• Missouri expanded Medicaid eligibility to more adults in 2021 after voters approved the change in 2020.
• Physicians generally must be licensed in the state where you are physically located during a visit, including telehealth, so confirm licensing if you cross the state line for care.

Nearby Cities Served

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

• Overland Park, KS
• Olathe, KS
• Kansas City, KS
• Independence
• Lee’s Summit
• Liberty
• Shawnee, KS

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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.

Can I see a Kansas City pain doctor on the other side of the state line?

Yes, if you travel to the practice. For telehealth, the physician generally needs a license in the state where you are located, and Missouri and Kansas Medicaid plans have separate networks, so confirm before booking.

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

Search the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City?

Confirm an active license with the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts, 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 Kansas City?

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 Kansas City?

Confirm an active license with the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts, 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 Kansas City?

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.