Pain Management & Regenerative Medicine Doctors in Albany, NY

Albany-area patients can choose between hospital-based pain and spine programs at Albany Medical Center, St. Peter’s Health Partners, and Ellis Medicine and independent interventional pain, spine, and regenerative medicine practices across Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs, and Clifton Park.

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

Featured Providers in Albany

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

• The Bone & Joint Center
• Kimberley Schuller, DO
• OrthoNY
• Charles J. Buttaci, DO
• Albany Saratoga Centers for Pain Management
• Martin G. Ferrillo, DO

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Albany

Use these categories to narrow your search for care in the Albany area:

• 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 Albany

Start by confirming that the physician is board certified and holds an active New York license, then ask how the practice combines injections or other procedures with physical therapy and non-opioid options. If a recommended practice is far from home, ask whether follow-up visits or repeat procedures can be done at a closer office.

• State license. Confirm an active license with the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, 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: Albany, NY

The Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metropolitan area has an estimated population of 915,835 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• Albany Medical Center Hospital – Academic medical center in Albany.
• St. Peter’s Hospital – St. Peter’s Health Partners hospital in Albany.
• Ellis Hospital – Ellis Medicine hospital in Schenectady.
• Samaritan Hospital – St. Peter’s Health Partners hospital in Troy.
• Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center – VA medical center in Albany.

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 Albany

• New York Medicaid program: New York State Medicaid managed care and the Essential Plan.
• New York is a no-fault auto insurance state, so pain care after a car accident is usually billed first to the patient’s own auto policy.
• Work injuries are handled through the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board system, which requires treating providers to be authorized for workers’ comp care.

Nearby Cities Served

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

• Schenectady
• Troy
• Saratoga Springs
• Clifton Park
• Colonie
• Latham
• Guilderland
• Rensselaer

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 New York?

Search the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions 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 Albany 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.