Pain Management Doctors in Hartford

Pain Management, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic, & ENT Doctors in Hartford, CT

Hartford-area patients can choose between hospital-based pain and spine programs at Hartford HealthCare, Trinity Health Of New England, and UConn Health and independent interventional pain, spine, and regenerative medicine practices across Hartford, West Hartford, New Britain, and Farmington.

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

The Hartford 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 Hartford

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

• Orthopedic Associates of Hartford
• Pietro A. Memmo, MD
• Woodland Anesthesiology Associates Pain Medicine
• Richard Zhu, MD

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Hartford

Browse providers in Hartford 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 Hartford

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

• Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute Cutaneous Oncology – lead physician Dean D. George, MD (85 Seymour St Suite 700, Hartford, CT 06106)

Plastic Surgeons in Hartford

These Hartford-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.

• Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery – lead physician Alan Babigian, MD (85 Seymour St Suite 415, Hartford, CT 06106)

Orthopedic Surgeons in Hartford

These Hartford-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.

• Connecticut Children’s Orthopedics Hartford – lead physician Brian G. Smith, MD (31 Seymour St, Hartford, CT 06106)

ENT Doctors in Hartford

These Hartford-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.

• Connecticut Ear, Nose & Throat Associates Hartford – lead physician Clinton A. Kuwada, MD (85 Seymour St Suite 318, Hartford, CT 06106)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Hartford

Start by confirming that the physician is board certified and holds an active Connecticut license, then ask how the practice combines injections or other procedures with physical therapy and non-opioid options. If you are covered by HUSKY Health, confirm the practice accepts HUSKY and ask about prior authorization for injections.

• State license. Confirm an active license with the Connecticut Department of Public Health (Connecticut Medical Examining 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: Hartford, CT

The Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metropolitan area has an estimated population of 1,171,426 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• Hartford Hospital – Hartford HealthCare’s flagship teaching hospital.
• Saint Francis Hospital – Trinity Health Of New England hospital in Hartford.
• UConn Health John Dempsey Hospital – UConn Health’s academic hospital in Farmington.
• The Hospital of Central Connecticut – Hartford HealthCare hospital in New Britain.

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 Hartford

• Connecticut Medicaid program: HUSKY Health (Connecticut Medicaid).

Nearby Cities Served

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

• West Hartford
• East Hartford
• New Britain
• Manchester
• Glastonbury
• Farmington
• Bristol

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 Connecticut?

Search the Connecticut Department of Public Health (Connecticut Medical Examining 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 Hartford 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 Hartford?

Confirm an active license with the Connecticut Department of Public Health (Connecticut Medical Examining 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 Hartford?

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 Hartford?

Confirm an active license with the Connecticut Department of Public Health (Connecticut Medical Examining 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 Hartford?

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.