Location: Columbus

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

Columbus is home to Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center and the OhioHealth, Mount Carmel, and Nationwide Children’s systems, with pain, spine, and sports medicine practices across Franklin County and the growing suburbs.

This Columbus hub lists the sports, spine, and pain providers currently in our directory, beginning with a practice on East Main Street, and explains Ohio’s pain clinic licensing and the state-run Bureau of Workers’ Compensation.

The Columbus 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 Columbus Area

These practices are currently listed for the Columbus area. Select a listing to see its address, phone number, and services.

• Essential Sports & Spine Solutions (6100 East Main Street, #107 Columbus, OH 43213)
• Capital City Pain Care
• Sarah E. Blake, MD
• Integrated Pain Solutions – Columbus
• David Walega, MD
• Mount Carmel Pain Management East
• Danamarie Aminian, MD

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Columbus

Browse providers in Columbus 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 Columbus

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

• Ohio State Dermatology West – lead physician Benjamin H. Kaffenberger, MD (1328 Dublin Rd Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43215)

Plastic Surgeons in Columbus

These Columbus-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.

• DePerro Plastic Surgery – lead physician Michael P. DePerro, MD (1830 Bethel Rd Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43220)

Orthopedic Surgeons in Columbus

These Columbus-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.

• Ohio State Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute – lead physician Gregory L. Cvetanovich, MD (2835 Fred Taylor Dr, Columbus, OH 43202)

ENT Doctors in Columbus

These Columbus-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.

• Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians – lead physician Jeffrey A. Hall, MD (974 Bethel Rd Suite A, Columbus, OH 43214)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Columbus

Ohio requires pain management clinics to hold a license from the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy, so ask about it if a clinic prescribes controlled medications. For work injuries, Ohio is one of the few states with an exclusive state fund, the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, and providers must be BWC-certified. Verify physician licenses with the State Medical Board of Ohio.

• State license. Confirm an active license with the State Medical Board of Ohio, 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: Columbus, OH

The Columbus, OH metropolitan area has an estimated population of 2,242,028 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center – Academic medical center on Ohio State’s campus.
• OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital – OhioHealth’s flagship hospital in north Columbus.
• OhioHealth Grant Medical Center – Downtown Level I trauma center.
• Mount Carmel East – Mount Carmel Health System hospital on the east side.
• Nationwide Children’s Hospital – Pediatric academic hospital, relevant for pediatric pain referrals.

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 Columbus

• 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.

Nearby Cities Served

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

• Dayton
• Dublin
• Westerville
• Reynoldsburg
• Grove City
• Hilliard
• Delaware

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Ohio pain clinics need a license?

Yes. Ohio requires pain management clinics to be licensed by the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy, with exemptions such as certain hospital-based programs. Ask the clinic about its license.

Who pays for work-injury pain care in Columbus?

Most Ohio employers are covered by the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, a state fund; some large employers are self-insured. Care must be from a BWC-certified provider.

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.

Does Ohio Medicaid cover pain management?

Ohio Medicaid covers medically necessary specialist care, but networks and prior-authorization rules for injections and procedures vary by plan. Call your plan to find in-network pain specialists.

What conditions do pain management doctors in Columbus 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 Columbus?

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 Columbus?

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 Columbus?

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 Columbus?

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.