Location: Honolulu

Pain Management, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic, & ENT Doctors in Honolulu, HI

Honolulu-area patients can choose between hospital-based pain and spine programs at Queen’s Health Systems, Hawaii Pacific Health, and Kaiser Permanente and independent interventional pain, spine, and regenerative medicine practices across Honolulu, Aiea, Pearl City, Kailua, and Kapolei.

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

The Honolulu 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 Honolulu

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

• Honolulu Pain Management Clinic
• Jeffrey Wang, MD
• Hawaii Pain Center
• Damien Tavares, MD
• O'ahu Pain Care
• Louis Pau, MD

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Honolulu

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

• 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 Honolulu

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

• Hawaii Premier Dermatology – lead physician Tagai Musaev, MD (1600 Kapiolani Blvd Suite 508, Honolulu, HI 96814)

Plastic Surgeons in Honolulu

These Honolulu-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.

• Asia Pacific Aesthetics – lead physician Shim Ching, MD (1330 Ala Moana Blvd 4th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96814)

Orthopedic Surgeons in Honolulu

These Honolulu-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.

• Kane Orthopedic Institute – lead physician Thomas J. Kane III, MD (550 S Beretania St Suite 402, Honolulu, HI 96813)

ENT Doctors in Honolulu

These Honolulu-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.

• Hawaii Ears, Nose and Throat Consultants – lead physician S. James Lee, MD (1441 Kapiolani Blvd Suite 1300, Honolulu, HI 96814)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Honolulu

Start by confirming that the physician is board certified and holds an active Hawaii license, then ask how the practice combines injections or other procedures with physical therapy and non-opioid options. Kaiser Permanente members generally need to use Kaiser physicians unless Kaiser authorizes an outside referral. Med-QUEST members should check their health plan’s network first.

• 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 Hawaii Medical Board (DCCA Professional and Vocational Licensing Division), 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: Honolulu, HI

The Urban Honolulu, HI metropolitan area has an estimated population of 988,703 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• The Queen’s Medical Center – Flagship hospital of Queen’s Health Systems in downtown Honolulu.
• Straub Benioff Medical Center – Hawaii Pacific Health hospital in Honolulu.
• Pali Momi Medical Center – Hawaii Pacific Health hospital in Aiea.
• Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center – Kaiser Permanente hospital in Honolulu.
• Tripler Army Medical Center – U.S. Army medical center serving military beneficiaries and veterans.

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 Honolulu

• Hawaii Medicaid program: Med-QUEST (Hawaii Medicaid).

Nearby Cities Served

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

• Aiea
• Pearl City
• Waipahu
• Kapolei
• Mililani
• Kailua
• Kaneohe

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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.

How long does it take to get a pain management appointment?

Wait times vary by practice and by whether a referral or prior authorization is required. Ask each clinic for its next new-patient opening, and ask to be placed on a cancellation list if the wait is long.

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

Search the Hawaii Medical Board (DCCA Professional and Vocational Licensing Division) 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 Honolulu 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 Honolulu?

Confirm an active license with the Hawaii Medical Board (DCCA Professional and Vocational Licensing Division), 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 Honolulu?

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 Honolulu?

Confirm an active license with the Hawaii Medical Board (DCCA Professional and Vocational Licensing Division), 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 Honolulu?

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.