Pain Management & Regenerative Medicine Doctors in Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque-area patients can choose between hospital-based pain and spine programs at UNM Health, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, and Lovelace Health System and independent interventional pain, spine, and regenerative medicine practices across Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Los Lunas, and Bernalillo.

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

Featured Providers in Albuquerque

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

• Modern Pain & Spine
• Athanasios K. Manole, MD
• Interventional Pain Associates Albuquerque
• Joshu Raiten, MD
• NM Pain Associates
• Diego Gonzalez, MD

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Albuquerque

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

• 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.

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Albuquerque

Start by confirming that the physician is board certified and holds an active New Mexico license, then ask how the practice combines injections or other procedures with physical therapy and non-opioid options. Turquoise Care members should confirm that the practice is in their plan’s network before booking.

• State license. Confirm an active license with the New Mexico Medical Board, 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: Albuquerque, NM

The Albuquerque, NM metropolitan area has an estimated population of 925,279 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• University of New Mexico Hospital – Academic medical center of UNM Health in Albuquerque.
• Presbyterian Hospital – Flagship hospital of Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque.
• Lovelace Medical Center – Lovelace Health System hospital in downtown Albuquerque.
• Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center – New Mexico VA Health Care System medical center in Albuquerque.

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 Albuquerque

• New Mexico Medicaid program: Turquoise Care (New Mexico Medicaid).
• New Mexico Medicaid moved to the Turquoise Care managed care program on July 1, 2024, so check which Turquoise Care plan you have and its provider network.

Nearby Cities Served

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

• Rio Rancho
• Los Lunas
• Bernalillo
• Corrales
• Belen
• Placitas

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 veterans get pain management care locally?

Veterans enrolled in VA health care can receive pain care through the local VA medical center or, when eligible, through community care providers approved by the VA. Contact your VA care team before booking with an outside practice.

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

Search the New Mexico Medical Board 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 Albuquerque 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.