Location: Birmingham

Pain Management, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic, & ENT Doctors in Birmingham, AL

Birmingham-area patients can choose between hospital-based pain and spine programs at UAB Medicine, Ascension St. Vincent’s, and Brookwood Baptist Health and independent interventional pain, spine, and regenerative medicine practices across Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, and Homewood.

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

The Birmingham 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 Birmingham

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

• Southside Pain Specialists
• Scott Kendrick, MD
• UAB Pain Treatment Clinic
• Brandon Brooks, MD
• Southern Pain Specialists
• Kenneth Varley, MD
• OrthoAlabama Spine and Sports Birmingham
• Quoc Jonathan Tran, MD

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Birmingham

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

• 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 Birmingham

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

• Total Dermatology Birmingham – lead physician James M. Krell, MD (1927 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203)

Plastic Surgeons in Birmingham

These Birmingham-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.

• Beckenstein Plastic Surgery – lead physician Michael S. Beckenstein, MD (800 St Vincent’s Dr North Tower Suite 610, Birmingham, AL 35205)

Orthopedic Surgeons in Birmingham

These Birmingham-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.

• Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center – lead physician Christopher H. Garrett, MD (805 St Vincent’s Dr Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35205)

ENT Doctors in Birmingham

These Birmingham-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.

• ENT Associates of Alabama Birmingham – lead physician L. Clark Simpson, MD (833 St Vincent’s Dr Suite 402, Birmingham, AL 35205)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Birmingham

Start by confirming that the physician is board certified and holds an active Alabama license, then ask how the practice combines injections or other procedures with physical therapy and non-opioid options. Alabama requires physicians who provide pain management services to register their practice locations with the Board of Medical Examiners, so ask about that registration.

• State license. Confirm an active license with the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners, 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: Birmingham, AL

The Birmingham, AL metropolitan area has an estimated population of 1,197,766 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• UAB Hospital – UAB Medicine’s academic medical center in Birmingham’s Southside.
• Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham – Ascension St. Vincent’s flagship hospital in Birmingham.
• Brookwood Baptist Medical Center – Brookwood Baptist Health hospital in Homewood.
• Grandview Medical Center – Hospital on U.S. 280 in Birmingham.
• Birmingham VA Health Care System – Birmingham VA Medical Center.

Hospital names are provided for local orientation only. These institutions are not affiliated with Specialty Care Near Me, and their inclusion does not mean a listed practice is affiliated with them.

Insurance and coverage notes for Birmingham

• Alabama Medicaid program: Alabama Medicaid.
• Alabama has not adopted the ACA Medicaid expansion, so many working-age adults rely on employer, Marketplace, or self-pay coverage for pain care.

Nearby Cities Served

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

• Hoover
• Vestavia Hills
• Homewood
• Mountain Brook
• Trussville
• Pelham
• Bessemer

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 Alabama?

Search the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners 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 Alabama?

Alabama requires physicians who provide pain management services to register each practice location with the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners, so ask a clinic about its pain management registration.

What conditions do pain management doctors in Birmingham 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 Birmingham?

Confirm an active license with the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners, 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 Birmingham?

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 Birmingham?

Confirm an active license with the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners, 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 Birmingham?

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.