Location: Worcester

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

Worcester-area patients can choose between hospital-based pain and spine programs at UMass Memorial Health and Saint Vincent Hospital and independent interventional pain, spine, and regenerative medicine practices across Worcester, Shrewsbury, Auburn, Westborough, and Leominster.

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

The Worcester 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 Worcester

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

• Worcester Pain Management
• Demian Mousad, MD
• Saint Vincent Medical Group Pain Medicine
• Prashant Kumar, MD

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Worcester

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

• 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 Worcester

These Worcester-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 Center of Worcester – lead physician Arjun Bashyam, MD (255 Park Ave Suite 509, Worcester, MA 01609)

Plastic Surgeons in Worcester

These Worcester-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.

• Worcester Plastic Surgery – lead physician Joanna H. Ng-Glazier, MD (428 Shrewsbury St, Worcester, MA 01604)

Orthopedic Surgeons in Worcester

These Worcester-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.

• Worcester County Orthopedics – lead physician Christopher J. Vinton, MD (59 Quinsigamond Ave, Worcester, MA 01610)

ENT Doctors in Worcester

These Worcester-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.

• Associates in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery – lead physician Andrea C. Chiaramonte, MD, MPH (100 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Worcester, MA 01608)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Worcester

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

• State license. Confirm an active license with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine, 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: Worcester, MA

The Worcester, MA metropolitan area has an estimated population of 888,502 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• UMass Memorial Medical Center – Academic medical center affiliated with UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester.
• Saint Vincent Hospital – Hospital in downtown Worcester.

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 Worcester

• 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.

Nearby Cities Served

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

• Shrewsbury
• Auburn
• Westborough
• Grafton
• Holden
• Leominster
• Milford

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 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 Worcester 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 Worcester?

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 Worcester?

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 Worcester?

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 Worcester?

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.