Location: Grand Rapids

Pain Management, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic, & ENT Doctors in Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids-area patients can choose between hospital-based pain and spine programs at Corewell Health, Trinity Health, and Mary Free Bed and independent interventional pain, spine, and regenerative medicine practices across Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Kentwood, and Walker.

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

The Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids

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

• Corewell Health Spine and Pain Management Wealthy
• Emilio Valdes, MD
• Revive Pain Solutions
• Thomas M. Basch, MD
• Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine Grand Rapids
• Kevin M. Nemeth, MD
• Axia Interventional Spine & Pain Grand Rapids
• Bindu Popat-Lewis, DO

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Grand Rapids

Specialty Care Near Me organizes Grand Rapids-area providers into the following treatment categories:

• 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 Grand Rapids

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

• Dermatology at MidTowne – lead physician Dipa S. Patel, MD (555 MidTowne St NE Suite 301, Grand Rapids, MI 49503)

Plastic Surgeons in Grand Rapids

These Grand Rapids-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.

• Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery – lead physician Bradley P. Bengtson, MD (2155 E Paris Ave SE Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49546)

Orthopedic Surgeons in Grand Rapids

These Grand Rapids-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 Associates of Michigan Leffingwell – lead physician Peter C. Theut, MD (1111 Leffingwell Ave NE Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49525)

ENT Doctors in Grand Rapids

These Grand Rapids-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.

• Michigan ENT & Allergy Specialists Michigan Street – lead physician John B. Riley, DO (1425 Michigan St NE Suite A, Grand Rapids, MI 49503)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Grand Rapids

Start by confirming that the physician is board certified and holds an active Michigan license, then ask how the practice combines injections or other procedures with physical therapy and non-opioid options. If your pain follows a car accident, ask how the practice bills Michigan no-fault PIP, since coverage depends on the PIP level you chose.

• 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 Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), 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: Grand Rapids, MI

The Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metropolitan area has an estimated population of 1,183,645 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital – Corewell Health’s flagship hospital in downtown Grand Rapids (formerly Spectrum Health).
• Trinity Health Grand Rapids – Trinity Health hospital (formerly Saint Mary’s) near downtown Grand Rapids.
• Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital – Nonprofit rehabilitation hospital in Grand Rapids.
• Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital – Corewell Health hospital in East Grand Rapids.

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 Grand Rapids

• Michigan Medicaid program: Michigan Medicaid and the Healthy Michigan Plan.
• Michigan’s 2019 no-fault auto reform lets drivers choose their level of PIP medical coverage and added a fee schedule for auto-injury care, so post-accident pain treatment depends heavily on the coverage level you selected.

Nearby Cities Served

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

• Wyoming
• Kentwood
• Walker
• Grandville
• East Grand Rapids
• Rockford
• Holland

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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.

Will Michigan no-fault cover my pain treatment in Grand Rapids?

It depends on the personal injury protection (PIP) medical coverage level you selected after Michigan’s 2019 no-fault reform. Ask the practice whether it bills auto insurers and check your policy’s PIP limit first.

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

Search the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) 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 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids?

Confirm an active license with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), 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 Grand Rapids?

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 Grand Rapids?

Confirm an active license with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), 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 Grand Rapids?

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.