Location: Denver

Pain Management, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic & ENT Doctors in Denver, CO

The Denver–Aurora–Centennial metro is served by UCHealth’s University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver Health, Intermountain Health, HCA HealthONE, and Craig Hospital, a nationally known spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation center.

This Denver hub is being built out as Front Range practices join the directory. It covers Health First Colorado (Medicaid), Colorado’s workers’ comp guidelines, and the rehabilitation resources Denver patients often use after injuries from skiing, cycling, and other outdoor sports.

The Denver 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 Denver Area

We are currently verifying pain management and regenerative medicine providers in Denver. Listings will appear here as practices are added. Practices can add a listing today.

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Denver

Specialty Care Near Me organizes Denver-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 Denver

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

• Core Dermatology – lead physician Stephanie Frankel, MD (4500 E Cherry Creek South Dr Suite 600, Denver, CO 80246)

Plastic Surgeons in Denver

These Denver-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.

• Joyce Aycock MD Plastic Surgery – lead physician Joyce Aycock, MD (4600 E Hale Parkway Suite 440, Denver, CO 80220)

Orthopedic Surgeons in Denver

These Denver-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.

• Colorado Orthopedics and Sports – lead physician Lionel J. Gottschalk, MD (1601 E 19th Ave Suite 3500, Denver, CO 80218)

ENT Doctors in Denver

These Denver-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.

• Peak ENT and Voice Center – lead physician J. Michael King, MD (1818 N. Ogden St Suite 310, Denver, CO 80218)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Denver

Denver’s active population means many pain patients are dealing with sports and overuse injuries, so ask whether a practice offers sports medicine or physical medicine and rehabilitation alongside interventional care. Verify licenses through the Colorado Medical Board (DORA), and for work injuries ask whether the provider is Level I or Level II accredited under Colorado’s Division of Workers’ Compensation.

• State license. Confirm an active license with the Colorado Medical Board, 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: Denver, CO

The Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan area has an estimated population of 3,092,037 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital – Academic hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora.
• Denver Health Medical Center – Denver’s public safety-net hospital and Level I trauma center.
• Intermountain Health Saint Joseph Hospital – Teaching hospital in central Denver.
• Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center – HCA HealthONE hospital in Uptown Denver.
• Craig Hospital – Rehabilitation hospital in Englewood specializing in spinal cord and brain injury.

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 Denver

• Colorado Medicaid program: Health First Colorado.
• Health First Colorado is the state’s Medicaid program.

Nearby Cities Served

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

• Aurora
• Lakewood
• Englewood
• Centennial
• Littleton
• Boulder
• Colorado Springs

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Health First Colorado cover pain management?

Health First Colorado, the state’s Medicaid program, covers medically necessary specialist care. Prior authorization may be required for injections or procedures.

What should I know about workers’ comp pain care in Colorado?

Colorado’s Division of Workers’ Compensation publishes medical treatment guidelines, including for chronic pain, that insurers use to approve care. Your employer or insurer typically designates the initial treating provider.

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

Search the Colorado 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 Denver 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 Denver?

Confirm an active license with the Colorado 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 Denver?

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 Denver?

Confirm an active license with the Colorado 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 Denver?

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.