Location: Boston

Pain Management, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic, & ENT Doctors in Boston, MA

Boston is one of the country’s best-known medical cities, with Mass General Brigham, Beth Israel Lahey Health, Boston Medical Center, and Tufts Medicine concentrated in and around the Longwood Medical Area and downtown.

This Boston hub is being built out as practices join the directory. It explains how MassHealth and the state’s insurance mandate affect pain care and where major rehabilitation resources such as Spaulding are located.

The Boston 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 Boston Area

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

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Boston

Use these categories to narrow your search for care in the Boston 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 Boston

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

• The Dermatology Institute of Boston – lead physician Emmy M. Graber, MD (185 Dartmouth Street Suite 404, Boston, MA 02116)

Plastic Surgeons in Boston

These Boston-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.

• Boston Center for Plastic Surgery – lead physician Sean T. Doherty, MD, FACS (69 Newbury Street 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02116)

Orthopedic Surgeons in Boston

These Boston-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.

• Boston Orthopaedic & Spine – lead physician Glen Ross, MD (20 Guest Street Suite 225, Boston, MA 02135)

ENT Doctors in Boston

These Boston-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.

• Mass Eye and Ear, Emerson Place – lead physician Ralph B. Metson, MD (0 Emerson Place Suite 2D, Boston, MA 02114)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Boston

With so many teaching hospitals, Boston patients often face long waits for academic pain centers. Independent and community practices in the suburbs can sometimes see patients sooner, so ask about wait times, verify licenses with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine, and check whether your plan requires a PCP referral.

• 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 Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine, 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: Boston, MA

The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan area has an estimated population of 5,034,221 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• Massachusetts General Hospital – Mass General Brigham’s founding academic hospital near Beacon Hill.
• Brigham and Women’s Hospital – Mass General Brigham academic hospital in the Longwood Medical Area.
• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center – Beth Israel Lahey Health academic hospital in Longwood.
• Boston Medical Center – The city’s largest safety-net hospital in the South End.
• Tufts Medical Center – Tufts Medicine’s academic hospital in Chinatown.
• Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital – Mass General Brigham rehabilitation hospital in Charlestown.

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 Boston

• Massachusetts Medicaid program: MassHealth.
• Massachusetts has a state individual health insurance requirement, so most residents have some form of coverage; the practical question is usually network and referral rules.
• Many Massachusetts plans use referral-based networks, so a PCP referral is often required before seeing a pain specialist.

Nearby Cities Served

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

• Cambridge
• Newton
• Quincy
• Waltham
• Brookline
• Framingham
• Worcester

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a referral to see a pain specialist in Boston?

Many Massachusetts HMO and managed plans, including several MassHealth plans, require a PCP referral. PPO members often do not. Confirm with your plan.

Are academic pain centers better than community practices?

Not necessarily. Academic centers handle complex cases and research, while community practices may offer faster access. Board certification and experience with your condition matter more than the setting.

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

Search the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine 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 Boston 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 Boston?

Confirm an active license with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine, 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 Boston?

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 Boston?

Confirm an active license with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine, 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 Boston?

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.