Location: Charlotte

Pain Management, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic, & ENT Doctors in Charlotte, NC

The Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia metro straddles North and South Carolina and is served mainly by Atrium Health and Novant Health, with additional hospitals in Rock Hill and Gastonia and independent pain and spine practices around the region.

This Charlotte hub is being built out as Carolina practices join the directory. It covers North Carolina’s Medicaid expansion, which launched in December 2023, and what to know when care crosses the state line into South Carolina.

The Charlotte 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 Charlotte Area

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

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Charlotte

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

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

• Esse Dermatology – lead physician Ada Agidi Ogunsiakan, MD (2550-B Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208)

Plastic Surgeons in Charlotte

These Charlotte-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.

• Beck Aesthetic Surgery – lead physician Joel B. Beck, MD (11210 Golf Links Drive N Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28277)

Orthopedic Surgeons in Charlotte

These Charlotte-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.

• Charlotte Sports Medicine Institute – lead physician Jonathan J. Paul, MD (10616 Metromont Parkway Suite 106, Charlotte, NC 28269)

ENT Doctors in Charlotte

These Charlotte-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.

• Queen City Ear, Nose and Throat – lead physician Daron J. Smith, MD (8924 Blakeney Professional Drive, Charlotte, NC 28277)
• CEENTA SouthPark – lead physician Steven Aziz, MD (6035 Fairview Road, Charlotte, NC 28210)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Charlotte

Charlotte patients often live in one state and work in the other, so check that your physician is licensed in the state where you will receive care and that your plan covers that practice. Verify North Carolina licenses through the North Carolina Medical Board and ask whether the practice offers rehabilitation through programs such as Atrium Health’s Carolinas Rehabilitation.

• State license. Confirm an active license with the North Carolina Medical Board, 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: Charlotte, NC

The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan area has an estimated population of 2,938,830 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center – Atrium Health’s flagship academic hospital and Level I trauma center.
• Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center – Novant Health’s flagship hospital in Elizabeth.
• Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation – Atrium Health’s inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation network.
• Novant Health Matthews Medical Center – Novant Health hospital in Matthews.
• Piedmont Medical Center – Hospital in Rock Hill, SC.

Hospital names are provided for local orientation only. These institutions are not affiliated with Physician Care Near Me, and their inclusion does not mean a listed practice is affiliated with them.

Insurance and coverage notes for Charlotte

• North Carolina Medicaid program: NC Medicaid (expanded to more working-age adults in December 2023).

Nearby Cities Served

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

• Concord
• Gastonia
• Huntersville
• Matthews
• Mooresville
• Rock Hill, SC
• Fort Mill, SC

Frequently Asked Questions

Did North Carolina expand Medicaid?

Yes. North Carolina Medicaid expansion began December 1, 2023, extending coverage to many adults aged 19–64 with lower incomes. Coverage includes medically necessary specialist care through NC Medicaid plans.

Can I see a South Carolina pain doctor if I live in Charlotte?

Yes, if you travel to the office and your insurance covers the practice. The physician must be licensed in South Carolina to treat you there.

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

Search the North Carolina Medical Board 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte?

Confirm an active license with the North Carolina Medical Board, 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 Charlotte?

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 Charlotte?

Confirm an active license with the North Carolina Medical Board, 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 Charlotte?

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.