Location: Los Angeles

Pain Management, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic & ENT Doctors in Los Angeles, CA

Greater Los Angeles stretches across Los Angeles and Orange counties, and pain care here ranges from large academic centers in Westwood and Beverly Grove to integrative physical medicine and regenerative practices in Irvine, Fullerton, and Newport Beach.

Our Los Angeles hub groups the providers currently listed for the LA metro (today all in Orange County) and explains how Medi-Cal, Kaiser Permanente, and California workers’ compensation rules shape access to pain management and regenerative treatment.

The Los Angeles 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 the Los Angeles Area

These practices are currently listed for the Los Angeles area. Select a listing to see its address, phone number, and services.

• Irvine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation – Integrative pain management, regenerative medicine, and rehabilitation under one roof. (18124 Culver Dr., Suite F, Irvine, CA 92612)
• Dr. Mark Wardenburg, DC – Founder, Irvine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (18124 Culver Dr., Suite F, Irvine, CA 92612)
• David W. Lee, M.D. (680 Langsdorf Dr #103, Fullerton, CA 92831)
• Pooja Chopra, MD

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Los Angeles

Browse providers in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles

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

• Metropolis Dermatology Downtown LA – lead physician James Y. Wang, MD (888 S. Figueroa St #1050, Los Angeles, CA 90017)
• Skinwell Dermatology – lead physician Ava Khosraviani, MD (16030 Ventura Blvd Suite 100, Encino, CA 91436)

Plastic Surgeons in Los Angeles

These Los Angeles-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.

• West Empire Aesthetics – lead physician Murtaza (Mort) Rizvi, MD (13213 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604)
• Elliot Hirsch, MD Plastic Surgery – lead physician Elliot Hirsch, MD (4419 Van Nuys Blvd Suite 214, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403)

Orthopedic Surgeons in Los Angeles

These Los Angeles-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.

• Arash Dini MD Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine – lead physician Arash A. Dini, MD (4415 West Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019)
• Shahin S. Rad MD Hip Knee and Shoulder Replacement – lead physician Shahin S. Rad, MD (16311 Ventura Boulevard Suite 1150, Encino, CA 91436)

ENT Doctors in Los Angeles

These Los Angeles-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.

• Los Angeles Sinus and Allergy Specialists – lead physician Jahangir Sharifi, MD (1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Suite 560, Los Angeles, CA 90033)
• Michael Ghiam MD – lead physician Michael K. Ghiam, MD (2080 Century Park E Suite 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90067)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Los Angeles

Traffic is a real clinical factor in Los Angeles: treatment plans for back or joint pain often involve a series of visits, so a nearby clinic you will actually return to can matter. Confirm whether the provider is a physician (MD/DO) or another licensed clinician such as a chiropractor (DC), check licensing with the Medical Board of California or the relevant board, and ask how the clinic coordinates with your primary care physician or HMO medical group.

• State license. Confirm an active license with the Medical Board of California (MDs) or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California (DOs), 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: Los Angeles, CA

The Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan area has an estimated population of 12,844,441 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• Cedars-Sinai Medical Center – Academic medical center in the Beverly Grove area.
• Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center – UCLA Health’s flagship hospital in Westwood.
• Keck Medicine of USC – USC’s academic health system in Boyle Heights.
• Los Angeles General Medical Center – Los Angeles County’s flagship public hospital (formerly LAC+USC Medical Center).
• UCI Health – UCI Medical Center – UC Irvine’s academic medical center in Orange, serving Orange County.
• Hoag Hospital Newport Beach – Nonprofit hospital system serving coastal Orange County.

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 Los Angeles

• California Medicaid program: Medi-Cal.
• California workers’ compensation care follows the state’s Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS), which shapes which pain treatments are authorized for work injuries.
• Kaiser Permanente members generally need to use Kaiser physicians and facilities unless Kaiser authorizes an outside referral.
• Many LA-area HMO members are assigned to a medical group; specialist visits usually need a referral through that group.

Nearby Cities Served

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

• Irvine
• Fullerton
• Newport Beach
• Long Beach
• Anaheim
• Pasadena
• Santa Monica

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Kaiser Permanente cover outside pain management doctors in Los Angeles?

Generally only with an authorized referral. Kaiser members usually need to use Kaiser physicians and facilities, so check with Kaiser member services before booking an independent clinic.

Are regenerative treatments like PRP covered by Medi-Cal or most insurance?

PRP and other orthobiologic injections are often considered investigational by insurers and may be self-pay. Ask the clinic for a written cost estimate and check your plan’s policy before treatment.

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

Search the Medical Board of California (MDs) or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California (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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

Confirm an active license with the Medical Board of California (MDs) or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California (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 Los Angeles?

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 Los Angeles?

Confirm an active license with the Medical Board of California (MDs) or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California (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 Los Angeles?

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.