Location: Omaha

Pain Management, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic, & ENT Doctors in Omaha, NE

Omaha-area patients can choose between hospital-based pain and spine programs at Nebraska Medicine, CHI Health, and Methodist Health System and independent interventional pain, spine, and regenerative medicine practices across Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, Elkhorn, and Council Bluffs.

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

The Omaha 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 Omaha

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

• Omaha Pain Physicians
• Matthew Stottle, MD
• Midwest Pain Clinics
• Rafal Krejza, DO
• Nebraska Spine + Pain Center
• Jeremiah P. Ladd, MD

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Omaha

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

• 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 Omaha

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

• Schlessinger MD – lead physician Joel Schlessinger, MD (2802 Oak View Dr, Omaha, NE 68144)

Plastic Surgeons in Omaha

These Omaha-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.

• Westfield Plastic Surgery Center – lead physician Nagi T. Ayoub, MD (9900 Nicholas St Suite 300, Omaha, NE 68114)

Orthopedic Surgeons in Omaha

These Omaha-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.

• Omaha Orthopedic Clinic & Sports Medicine – lead physician Michael J. Morrison, MD (11704 W Center Rd, Omaha, NE 68144)

ENT Doctors in Omaha

These Omaha-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.

• ENT Specialists Omaha – lead physician David A. Denman, MD (720 N 129th St, Omaha, NE 68154)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Omaha

Start by confirming that the physician is board certified and holds an active Nebraska license, then ask how the practice combines injections or other procedures with physical therapy and non-opioid options. Physicians generally must be licensed in the state where you are physically located during a visit, including telehealth, so confirm licensing if you cross the state line for care. This matters for Council Bluffs patients in Iowa.

• 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 Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) licensure unit, 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: Omaha, NE

The Omaha, NE-IA metropolitan area has an estimated population of 1,009,836 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• Nebraska Medical Center – Nebraska Medicine’s academic hospital, affiliated with the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
• CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center – Bergan Mercy – CHI Health academic hospital affiliated with Creighton University.
• Methodist Hospital – Flagship hospital of Methodist Health System in Omaha.
• Omaha VA Medical Center – VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System medical center.

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 Omaha

• Nebraska Medicaid program: Nebraska Medicaid (Heritage Health).
• Nebraska expanded Medicaid on October 1, 2020 to adults ages 19 to 64 with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level.
• Physicians generally must be licensed in the state where you are physically located during a visit, including telehealth, so confirm licensing if you cross the state line for care.

Nearby Cities Served

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

• Bellevue
• Papillion
• La Vista
• Elkhorn
• Gretna
• Council Bluffs, IA

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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.

Can I see an Omaha pain doctor if I live in Iowa?

Yes, if you travel to the practice. For telehealth or follow-up calls while you are in Iowa, the physician generally needs an Iowa license, and Iowa Medicaid plans may not cover Nebraska providers, so check both before booking.

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

Search the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) licensure unit 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 Omaha 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 Omaha?

Confirm an active license with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) licensure unit, 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 Omaha?

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 Omaha?

Confirm an active license with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) licensure unit, 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 Omaha?

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.