Pain Management, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic, & ENT Doctors in St. Louis, MO

St. Louis-area patients can choose between hospital-based pain and spine programs at BJC HealthCare, SSM Health, and Mercy and independent interventional pain, spine, and regenerative medicine practices across the city, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, and the Metro East.

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

The St. Louis 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 St. Louis

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

• Brian D. Meek, MD
• Helios Pain Management
• Helen M. Blake, MD
• Pain & Rehabilitation Specialists of St. Louis
• Kunj G. Patel, MD
• CRISSP
• Gurpreet S. Padda, MD
• Padda Institute Center for Interventional Pain Management

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in St. Louis

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

• 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 St. Louis

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

• WashU Medicine Dermatology – lead physician Milan J. Anadkat, MD (4901 Forest Park Ave Suite 502, St. Louis, MO 63108)

Plastic Surgeons in St. Louis

These St. Louis-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.

• WashU Medicine Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – lead physician Marissa M. Tenenbaum, MD (4921 Parkview Pl Floor 6 Suite G, St. Louis, MO 63110)

Orthopedic Surgeons in St. Louis

These St. Louis-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.

• SLUCare Orthopedics – Grand Boulevard – lead physician Scott G. Kaar, MD, MBA (1225 S Grand Blvd First Level, St. Louis, MO 63104)

ENT Doctors in St. Louis

These St. Louis-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.

• SLUCare Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery – lead physician Joseph D. Brunworth, MD (1225 S Grand Blvd Garden Level, St. Louis, MO 63104)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in St. Louis

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. This matters for Metro East patients in Illinois.

• 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 Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts, 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: St. Louis, MO

The St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan area has an estimated population of 2,814,421 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• Barnes-Jewish Hospital – BJC HealthCare’s academic flagship, affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine.
• SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital – Academic hospital affiliated with Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
• Mercy Hospital St. Louis – Mercy’s flagship hospital in St. Louis County.
• Missouri Baptist Medical Center – BJC HealthCare hospital in west St. Louis County.
• John Cochran VA Medical Center – VA St. Louis Health Care System medical center in the city of St. Louis.

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 St. Louis

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

• Clayton
• Chesterfield
• Kirkwood
• St. Charles
• O’Fallon
• Florissant
• Belleville, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a referral to see a pain management doctor in St. Louis?

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 St. Louis pain doctor if I live in Illinois?

Yes, if you travel to the practice. For telehealth or follow-up calls while you are in Illinois, the physician generally needs an Illinois license, and Illinois Medicaid plans may not cover Missouri providers, so check both 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis?

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 St. Louis?

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 St. Louis?

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 St. Louis?

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.