Location: Baton Rouge

Pain Management, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic, & ENT Doctors in Baton Rouge, LA

Baton Rouge-area patients can choose between hospital-based pain and spine programs at Our Lady of the Lake, Baton Rouge General, and Ochsner Health and independent interventional pain, spine, and regenerative medicine practices across Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Gonzales, Prairieville, and Zachary.

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

The Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge

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

• The Spine Diagnostic & Pain Treatment Center
• Joseph W. Turnipseed, MD
• The NeuroMedical Center Pain Management
• John E. Nyboer, MD
• Comprehensive Pain Management Baton Rouge
• Alpesh D. Patel, MD

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Baton Rouge

Browse providers in Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge

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

• Derma Baton Rouge – lead physician Chad Prather, MD (6411 Perkins Rd Suite 100, Baton Rouge, LA 70808)

Plastic Surgeons in Baton Rouge

These Baton Rouge-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.

• Robyn Daugherty Plastic Surgery – lead physician Robyn Deranger Daugherty, MD (6717 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808)

Orthopedic Surgeons in Baton Rouge

These Baton Rouge-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.

• Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic – lead physician Kevin B. Riché, MD (8080 Bluebonnet Blvd Suite 1000, Baton Rouge, LA 70810)

ENT Doctors in Baton Rouge

These Baton Rouge-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.

• Louisiana ENT Specialists Bluebonnet – lead physician Collin B. Sutton, MD, FAAOA (8080 Bluebonnet Blvd Suite 2121, Baton Rouge, LA 70810)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Baton Rouge

Start by confirming that the physician is board certified and holds an active Louisiana license, then ask how the practice combines injections or other procedures with physical therapy and non-opioid options. Healthy Louisiana members should confirm that the practice is in their plan’s network before booking.

• State license. Confirm an active license with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, 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: Baton Rouge, LA

The Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan area has an estimated population of 888,699 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center – Hospital in Baton Rouge.
• Baton Rouge General Medical Center – Baton Rouge General hospital in Baton Rouge.
• Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge – Ochsner Health hospital in Baton Rouge.

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 Baton Rouge

• Louisiana Medicaid program: Healthy Louisiana (Louisiana Medicaid).
• Louisiana expanded Medicaid on July 1, 2016, so more low-income adults qualify for coverage.

Nearby Cities Served

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

• Denham Springs
• Gonzales
• Prairieville
• Zachary
• Baker
• Central
• Plaquemine

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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.

What should I bring to a first pain management appointment?

Bring your insurance card, photo ID, a list of current medications, any prior imaging reports, and any referral your plan requires. Many practices ask new patients to complete intake forms before the visit.

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

Search the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners license lookup, or use the national DocInfo.org database from the Federation of State Medical Boards. Board certification can be checked at CertificationMatters.org.

Are pain management clinics regulated in Louisiana?

Louisiana requires pain management clinics that primarily treat pain with prescribed narcotic medications to hold an annual license from the Louisiana Department of Health, so it is reasonable to ask a clinic about its license.

What conditions do pain management doctors in Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge?

Confirm an active license with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, 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 Baton Rouge?

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 Baton Rouge?

Confirm an active license with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, 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 Baton Rouge?

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.