Location: Rochester

Pain Management, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic, & ENT Doctors in Rochester, NY

Rochester-area patients can choose between hospital-based pain and spine programs at the University of Rochester Medical Center and Rochester Regional Health and independent interventional pain, spine, and regenerative medicine practices across Rochester, Brighton, Greece, Irondequoit, and Henrietta.

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

The Rochester 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 Rochester

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

• Pain Interventions
• Ajai K. Nemani, MD
• Rochester Pain Solution
• Hossein Hadian, MD
• Savya Neuroscience Institute
• Hemant Kalia, MD, MPH, FIPP

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Rochester

Specialty Care Near Me organizes Rochester-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 Rochester

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

• Schweiger Dermatology Group Rochester – lead physician Nana Duffy, MD (30 N Union St Suite 105, Rochester, NY 14607)

Plastic Surgeons in Rochester

These Rochester-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.

• Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery – lead physician Vito C. Quatela, MD (973 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607)

Orthopedic Surgeons in Rochester

These Rochester-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.

• Rochester Regional Health Orthopedics at Rochester General – lead physician Rami M. Elshaar, MD (1445 Portland Ave Suite 210, Rochester, NY 14621)

ENT Doctors in Rochester

These Rochester-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.

• UR Medicine Otolaryngology Highland – lead physician Sveta A. Karelsky, MD (990 South Ave Suite 207, Rochester, NY 14620)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Rochester

Start by confirming that the physician is board certified and holds an active New York license, then ask how the practice combines injections or other procedures with physical therapy and non-opioid options. Many Rochester practices have offices in nearby towns such as Brighton and Irondequoit, so check which office you will visit.

• State license. Confirm an active license with the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, 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: Rochester, NY

The Rochester, NY metropolitan area has an estimated population of 1,056,149 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• Strong Memorial Hospital – Academic flagship of the University of Rochester Medical Center.
• Rochester General Hospital – Flagship hospital of Rochester Regional Health.
• Highland Hospital – University of Rochester Medical Center hospital in Rochester.
• Unity Hospital – Rochester Regional Health hospital in Greece.

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 Rochester

• New York Medicaid program: New York State Medicaid managed care and the Essential Plan.
• New York is a no-fault auto insurance state, so pain care after a car accident is usually billed first to the patient’s own auto policy.
• Work injuries are handled through the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board system, which requires treating providers to be authorized for workers’ comp care.

Nearby Cities Served

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

• Brighton
• Greece
• Irondequoit
• Henrietta
• Pittsford
• Webster
• Penfield

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 New York?

Search the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions 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 Rochester 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 Rochester?

Confirm an active license with the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, 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 Rochester?

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 Rochester?

Confirm an active license with the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, 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 Rochester?

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.