Location: Tucson

Pain Management, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic, & ENT Doctors in Tucson, AZ

Tucson-area patients can choose between hospital-based pain and spine programs at Banner Health, TMC Health, and Northwest Healthcare and independent interventional pain, spine, and regenerative medicine practices across Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, and Green Valley.

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

The Tucson 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 Tucson

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

• TMC Integrative Pain Center
• Janavi T. Rao, MD
• Pima Pain Center
• Emil H. Annabi, MD
• Pain Institute of Southern Arizona
• Jared Gilman, MD
• Tucson Orthopaedic Institute East Office
• John Chen, MD

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Tucson

Browse providers in Tucson 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 Tucson

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

• Specialists in Dermatology Glenn & Alvernon – lead physician Weimin K. Hu, MD, PhD (2732 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712)

Plastic Surgeons in Tucson

These Tucson-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.

• Maloney Plastic Surgery – lead physician Christopher T. Maloney Jr., MD (3170 N Swan Rd Suite 150, Tucson, AZ 85712)

Orthopedic Surgeons in Tucson

These Tucson-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.

• Banner University Medicine Orthopedics Alvernon – lead physician Travis M. Hughes, MD (707 N Alvernon Way Suite 205, Tucson, AZ 85711)

ENT Doctors in Tucson

These Tucson-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.

• Tucson Ear, Nose & Throat East Office – lead physician John B. Chastain, MD (2121 N Craycroft Rd Building 5, Tucson, AZ 85712)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Tucson

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

• 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 Arizona Medical Board (MDs) or Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners (DOs), 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: Tucson, AZ

The Tucson, AZ metropolitan area has an estimated population of 1,074,685 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• Banner – University Medical Center Tucson – Academic medical center affiliated with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson.
• Tucson Medical Center – Nonprofit community hospital in central Tucson.
• Northwest Medical Center – Hospital in northwest Tucson.
• Southern Arizona VA Health Care System – VA medical center in south Tucson.

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 Tucson

• Arizona Medicaid program: AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System).

Nearby Cities Served

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

• Oro Valley
• Marana
• Sahuarita
• Green Valley
• Vail
• Catalina Foothills
• South Tucson

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 Arizona?

Search the Arizona Medical Board (MDs) or Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners (DOs) 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 Tucson 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 Tucson?

Confirm an active license with the Arizona Medical Board (MDs) or Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners (DOs), 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 Tucson?

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 Tucson?

Confirm an active license with the Arizona Medical Board (MDs) or Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners (DOs), 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 Tucson?

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.