Pain Management, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic, & ENT Doctors in Portland, OR

Portland-area patients can choose between hospital-based pain and spine programs at OHSU, Providence, Legacy Health, and Kaiser Permanente and independent interventional pain, spine, and regenerative medicine practices across Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Gresham, and Clackamas County.

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

The Portland 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 Portland

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

• Kwo Wei David Ho, MD, PhD
• Nerve and Pain Institute
• Oleg Maksimov, MD
• Columbia Pain & Spine Institute
• Kirk E. Whetstone, MD
• Pacific Northwest Spine and Joint Physicians
• Vladimir B. Fiks, MD
• Advanced Pain Management Center Portland

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Portland

Browse providers in Portland by the type of care you need:

• 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 Portland

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

• Defining Dermatology – lead physician Omar N. Qutub, MD, FAAD (1129 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97209)

Plastic Surgeons in Portland

These Portland-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.

• Portland Plastic Surgery Group – lead physician H. Daniel Zegzula, MD, FACS (1200 NW Naito Pkwy Suite 310, Portland, OR 97209)

Orthopedic Surgeons in Portland

These Portland-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.

• The Oregon Clinic Orthopedics East – lead physician Aaron R. Schwartz, MD (5050 NE Hoyt St Suite 340, Portland, OR 97213)

ENT Doctors in Portland

These Portland-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.

• PDX ENT – lead physician Maxwell C. Furr, MD (2222 NW Lovejoy St Suite 607, Portland, OR 97210)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Portland

Start by confirming that the physician is board certified and holds an active Oregon license, then ask how the practice combines injections or other procedures with physical therapy and non-opioid options. Kaiser Permanente members generally need to use Kaiser physicians unless Kaiser authorizes an outside referral, and Oregon Health Plan members should check their coordinated care organization’s network first.

• 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 Oregon Medical Board, 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: Portland, OR

The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metropolitan area has an estimated population of 2,542,282 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• OHSU Hospital – Oregon Health & Science University’s academic hospital on Marquam Hill.
• Providence Portland Medical Center – Providence Health & Services hospital in Northeast Portland.
• Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center – Legacy Health hospital in Northwest Portland.
• Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center – Kaiser Permanente hospital in Clackamas.
• VA Portland Health Care System – Portland VA Medical Center on Marquam Hill.

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 Portland

• Oregon Medicaid program: Oregon Health Plan (OHP).
• Oregon Health Plan members receive care through regional coordinated care organizations (CCOs), each with its own provider network and referral rules.
• 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 Portland may also serve these communities. Linked cities already have listings in our directory.

• Beaverton
• Hillsboro
• Gresham
• Lake Oswego
• Tigard
• Clackamas
• Vancouver, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 Portland pain doctor if I live in Vancouver, Washington?

Yes, if you travel to the practice. For telehealth while you are in Washington, the physician generally needs a Washington license, and Washington Apple Health or L&I claims have their own network rules, so confirm before booking.

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

Search the Oregon 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 Portland 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 Portland?

Confirm an active license with the Oregon Medical Board, 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 Portland?

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 Portland?

Confirm an active license with the Oregon Medical Board, 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 Portland?

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.