Location: Chicago

Pain Management, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic & ENT Doctors in Chicago, IL

Chicago is home to several nationally known academic medical centers and a deep bench of interventional pain, rehabilitation, and functional medicine practices across the city and its north and west suburbs.

This hub lists the Chicago-area pain management providers currently in our directory, including the Rush Pain Center in the Illinois Medical District, functional pain practices in Chicago, and a Lake Zurich vein treatment center, plus Illinois-specific coverage notes.

The Chicago 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 Chicago Area

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

• Rush Pain Center (1725 West Harrison St., Suite 550 Chicago, IL 60612)
• Suvar Functional Pain Management
• Tolga Suvar, MD
• Advanced Vein Treatment Center (721 W IL Route 22, Lake Zurich, IL 60047)
• Chicago Sports and Spine
• Baljinder Bathla, MD
• Stellar Pain & Spine – Ashland
• Asghar A. Rizvi, MD
• Metropolitan Institute of Pain – Fulton Market
• Sajjad Murtaza, MD

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Chicago

Use these categories to narrow your search for care in the Chicago area:

• 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 Chicago

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

• Chicago Skin Clinic – lead physician Danilo C. Del Campo, MD (5440 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641)
• M D Aesthetics and Dermatology – lead physician Gabriel J. Martinez-Diaz, MD (1021 W. Adams St. LL #1, Chicago, IL 60607)

Plastic Surgeons in Chicago

These Chicago-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.

• Iteld Plastic Surgery – lead physician Lawrence H. Iteld, MD (939 W North Ave Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60642)
• The Few Institute for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery – lead physician Julius W. Few, MD (875 North Michigan Ave Suite 3850, Chicago, IL 60611)

Orthopedic Surgeons in Chicago

These Chicago-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.

• Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Centers – lead physician Roberto E. Levi, MD (5616 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659)
• Chicago Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery – lead physician Gregory L. Primus, MD (1301 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653)

ENT Doctors in Chicago

These Chicago-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.

• Chicago ENT – lead physician Michael Friedman, MD (3000 N. Halsted Street Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60657)
• Michigan Avenue ENT – lead physician Julian W. Dixon, MD (180 N. Michigan Avenue #1700, Chicago, IL 60601)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Chicago

Chicago patients often weigh hospital-based pain centers (Rush, Northwestern, UChicago, Loyola) against independent practices in the suburbs. Ask whether the program offers multidisciplinary care, such as physical therapy, behavioral pain management, and interventional procedures, under one roof, and verify licenses through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

• 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 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), 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: Chicago, IL

The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area has an estimated population of 9,434,123 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• Rush University Medical Center – Academic medical center in the Illinois Medical District.
• Northwestern Memorial Hospital – Northwestern Medicine’s flagship hospital in Streeterville.
• Shirley Ryan AbilityLab – Rehabilitation research hospital in Streeterville focused on physical medicine and rehabilitation.
• University of Chicago Medicine – Academic medical center in Hyde Park.
• Loyola University Medical Center – Academic medical center in suburban Maywood.
• John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County – Cook County Health’s public teaching hospital.

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 Chicago

• Illinois Medicaid program: Illinois Medicaid (HealthChoice Illinois managed care plans).
• Illinois expanded Medicaid under the ACA, and most enrollees receive care through HealthChoice Illinois managed care plans with their own specialist networks.

Nearby Cities Served

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

• Lake Zurich
• Naperville
• Evanston
• Oak Brook
• Schaumburg
• Elgin
• Joliet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Rush Pain Center listed on this page affiliated with Specialty Care Near Me?

No. Rush Pain Center and every other practice here is listed for informational purposes only. Listings are not endorsements, and practices can claim or correct their listing at any time.

What is functional pain management?

Functional pain management generally refers to approaches that look at movement, lifestyle, nutrition, and other contributing factors alongside medical treatment. Ask any practice how it combines these with conventional interventional care.

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

Search the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) license lookup, or use the national DocInfo.org database from the Federation of State Medical Boards. Board certification can be checked at CertificationMatters.org.

Does Illinois Medicaid cover pain management?

Illinois Medicaid (HealthChoice Illinois managed care plans) covers medically necessary specialist care, but networks and prior-authorization rules for injections and procedures vary by plan. Call your plan to find in-network pain specialists.

What conditions do pain management doctors in Chicago 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 Chicago?

Confirm an active license with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), 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 Chicago?

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 Chicago?

Confirm an active license with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), 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 Chicago?

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.