Location: Raleigh

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

Raleigh-area patients can choose between hospital-based pain and spine programs at WakeMed, UNC Health, and Duke Health and independent interventional pain, spine, and regenerative medicine practices across Raleigh, Cary, Apex, and Wake Forest.

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

The Raleigh 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 Raleigh

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

• Timothy Reis, DO
• Wake Spine & Pain Specialists Raleigh
• Prahar Shah, MD
• UNC Health Rex Hospital Pain Management
• Scott L. Runyon, MD
• Duke Spine and Pain Management of Raleigh
• Kevin Vorenkamp, MD, FASA
• Duke Raleigh Pain Clinic

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Raleigh

Browse providers in Raleigh by the type of care you need:

• 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 Raleigh

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

• North Carolina Dermatology Associates – lead physician Vikas J. Patel, MD (7920 ACC Blvd Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27617)

Plastic Surgeons in Raleigh

These Raleigh-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.

• Diehl Plastic Surgery – lead physician Cynthia L. Diehl, MD (10208 Cerny St Suite 204, Raleigh, NC 27617)

Orthopedic Surgeons in Raleigh

These Raleigh-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.

• Raleigh Orthopaedic Raleigh Office – lead physician Joseph U. Barker, MD (3001 Edwards Mill Rd Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27612)

ENT Doctors in Raleigh

These Raleigh-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.

• Raleigh Capitol Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy West Raleigh – lead physician Jeevan B. Ramakrishnan, MD (4600 Lake Boone Trl Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27607)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Raleigh

Start by confirming that the physician is board certified and holds an active North Carolina license, then ask how the practice combines injections or other procedures with physical therapy and non-opioid options. NC Medicaid now covers more working-age adults, so if you recently gained coverage, confirm the practice is in your health plan’s network.

• 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: Raleigh, NC

The Raleigh-Cary, NC metropolitan area has an estimated population of 1,595,720 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• WakeMed Raleigh Campus – WakeMed Health & Hospitals’ flagship hospital in Raleigh.
• UNC Rex Hospital – UNC Health hospital in west Raleigh.
• Duke Raleigh Hospital – Duke Health hospital in north Raleigh.
• Duke University Hospital – Duke Health’s academic flagship in nearby Durham.

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 Raleigh

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

Nearby Cities Served

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

• Cary
• Apex
• Wake Forest
• Garner
• Holly Springs
• Durham
• Chapel Hill

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh?

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 Raleigh?

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 Raleigh?

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 Raleigh?

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.