Location: Cincinnati

Pain Management, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic, & ENT Doctors in Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati-area patients can choose between hospital-based pain and spine programs at UC Health, TriHealth, The Christ Hospital Health Network, and Mercy Health and independent interventional pain, spine, and regenerative medicine practices across Cincinnati, Mason, West Chester, and Northern Kentucky.

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

The Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati

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

• Zeeshan Tayeb, MD
• RegenLife Centers Cincinnati
• Eli R. Cianciolo, MD
• Riverhills Neuroscience Norwood
• Sairam Atluri, MD
• Interventional Spine Specialists
• Gururau Sudarshan, MD, FRCA
• Cincinnati Pain Physicians

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Cincinnati

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

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

• Premier Dermatology & Associates – lead physician Jewell V. Gaulding, MD (3665 Erie Ave Suite 5, Cincinnati, OH 45208)

Plastic Surgeons in Cincinnati

These Cincinnati-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.

• UC Health Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – lead physician Ryan M. Gobble, MD (222 Piedmont Ave Suite 7000, Cincinnati, OH 45219)

Orthopedic Surgeons in Cincinnati

These Cincinnati-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.

• The Christ Hospital Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine – lead physician Matthew P. Mangini, MD (2139 Auburn Ave Suite C920A, Cincinnati, OH 45219)

ENT Doctors in Cincinnati

These Cincinnati-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.

• The Christ Hospital Ear, Nose & Throat – lead physician Esther A. Cheng, MD (2123 Auburn Ave Suite 209, Cincinnati, OH 45219)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Cincinnati

Start by confirming that the physician is board certified and holds an active Ohio 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 Northern Kentucky patients.

• 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 State Medical Board of Ohio, 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: Cincinnati, OH

The Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metropolitan area has an estimated population of 2,312,858 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• University of Cincinnati Medical Center – UC Health’s academic medical center in Clifton.
• The Christ Hospital – Independent nonprofit hospital in Mount Auburn.
• Good Samaritan Hospital – TriHealth hospital in Clifton.
• Mercy Health – Jewish Hospital – Mercy Health hospital in Kenwood.
• St. Elizabeth Edgewood Hospital – St. Elizabeth Healthcare hospital in Northern Kentucky.

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 Cincinnati

• Ohio Medicaid program: Ohio Medicaid.
• Ohio work-injury claims run through the state-operated Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC), and treating providers must be BWC-certified.
• 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 Cincinnati may also serve these communities. Linked cities already have listings in our directory.

• Mason
• West Chester
• Blue Ash
• Fairfield
• Hamilton
• Covington, KY
• Florence, KY

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 a Cincinnati pain doctor if I live in Northern Kentucky?

Yes, if you travel to the practice. For telehealth while you are in Kentucky, the physician generally needs a Kentucky license, and Kentucky Medicaid plans may not cover Ohio providers, so check both before booking.

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

Search the State Medical Board of Ohio license lookup, or use the national DocInfo.org database from the Federation of State Medical Boards. Board certification can be checked at CertificationMatters.org.

Are pain management clinics regulated in Ohio?

Ohio requires pain management clinics to be licensed through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy, so ask the clinic whether that license applies to its practice.

What conditions do pain management doctors in Cincinnati 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.

How can I check a dermatologist’s or plastic surgeon’s credentials in Cincinnati?

Confirm an active license with the State Medical Board of Ohio, 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 Cincinnati?

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 Cincinnati?

Confirm an active license with the State Medical Board of Ohio, 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 Cincinnati?

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.