Pain Management, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic, & ENT Doctors in Cleveland, OH

Cleveland-area patients can choose between hospital-based pain and spine programs at Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and MetroHealth and independent interventional pain, spine, and regenerative medicine practices across Cleveland, Lakewood, Parma, Westlake, and Beachwood.

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

The Cleveland 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 Cleveland

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

• Brendan Astley, MD
• MetroHealth Pain & Healing West 150th
• Michael A. Harris, MD
• MetroHealth Pain & Healing Old Brooklyn
• Jianguo Cheng, MD, PhD
• Cleveland Clinic Pain Management Main Campus
• Emad Daoud, MD, PhD
• Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital Pain Management Center

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Cleveland

Physician Care Near Me organizes Cleveland-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 Cleveland

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

• Cleveland Clinic Dermatology at Crile Building – lead physician Christine M. Poblete-Lopez, MD (2049 E 100th St, Cleveland, OH 44106)

Plastic Surgeons in Cleveland

These Cleveland-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.

• Cleveland Clinic Plastic Surgery at Crile Building – lead physician Risal S. Djohan, MD (2049 E 100th St, Cleveland, OH 44106)

Orthopedic Surgeons in Cleveland

These Cleveland-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.

• MetroHealth Orthopaedics Main Campus – lead physician Christopher Matson, MD (2500 MetroHealth Dr, Cleveland, OH 44109)

ENT Doctors in Cleveland

These Cleveland-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.

• Cleveland Clinic Head & Neck Institute – lead physician Raj Sindwani, MD (2049 E 100th St, Cleveland, OH 44106)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Cleveland

Start by confirming that the physician is board certified and holds an active Ohio license, then ask how the practice combines injections or other procedures with physical therapy and non-opioid options. Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals both run large pain and spine programs, so compare wait times and network status against independent practices in the suburbs.

• 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 State Medical Board of Ohio, 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: Cleveland, OH

The Cleveland, OH metropolitan area has an estimated population of 2,165,775 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• Cleveland Clinic main campus – Cleveland Clinic’s flagship academic medical center in the Fairfax neighborhood.
• University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center – University Hospitals’ academic flagship in University Circle.
• MetroHealth Medical Center – Cuyahoga County’s public health system and its main campus.
• Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center – VA medical center in University Circle.

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 Cleveland

• Ohio Medicaid program: Ohio Medicaid.
• Ohio work-injury claims run through the state-operated Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC), and treating providers must be BWC-certified.

Nearby Cities Served

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

• Lakewood
• Parma
• Westlake
• Beachwood
• Strongsville
• Mentor
• Elyria

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 Ohio?

Search the State Medical Board of Ohio license lookup, or use the national DocInfo.org database from the Federation of State Medical Boards. Board certification can be checked at CertificationMatters.org.

Are pain management clinics regulated in Ohio?

Ohio requires pain management clinics to be licensed through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy, so ask the clinic whether that license applies to its practice.

What conditions do pain management doctors in Cleveland 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.

How can I check a dermatologist’s or plastic surgeon’s credentials in Cleveland?

Confirm an active license with the State Medical Board of Ohio, 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 Cleveland?

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 Cleveland?

Confirm an active license with the State Medical Board of Ohio, 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 Cleveland?

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.