Location: Tulsa

Pain Management, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic, & ENT Doctors in Tulsa, OK

Tulsa-area patients can choose between hospital-based pain and spine programs at Saint Francis Health System, Ascension St. John, and Hillcrest HealthCare System and independent interventional pain, spine, and regenerative medicine practices across Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Owasso, Jenks, and Bixby.

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

The Tulsa 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 Tulsa

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

• Memorial Pain Clinic
• Leslie Chan, MD
• Warren Clinic Pain Management
• Samuel Clayton Korbe, MD
• Advanced Pain of Tulsa
• Kenneth C. Reed, MD
• The Spine and Pain Center
• Adam Wallace, MD

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Tulsa

Specialty Care Near Me organizes Tulsa-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 Tulsa

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

• Jeff Alexander, MD Dermatology – lead physician Jeff Alexander, MD (6565 S Yale Ave Suite 503, Tulsa, OK 74136)

Plastic Surgeons in Tulsa

These Tulsa-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.

• Plastic Surgery Center of Tulsa – lead physician Greg Ratliff, MD (2107 E 15th St, Tulsa, OK 74104)

Orthopedic Surgeons in Tulsa

These Tulsa-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.

• Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma Tulsa CityPlex – lead physician Blake E. Shockley, MD (2406 E 81st St Suite 290, Tulsa, OK 74137)

ENT Doctors in Tulsa

These Tulsa-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.

• Eastern Oklahoma Ear, Nose & Throat Yale Office – lead physician Atul M. Vaidya, MD (5020 E 68th St, Tulsa, OK 74136)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Tulsa

Start by confirming that the physician is board certified and holds an active Oklahoma license, then ask how the practice combines injections or other procedures with physical therapy and non-opioid options. SoonerCare members should confirm that the practice accepts their SoonerCare plan before booking.

• 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 Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision (MDs) or the Oklahoma State Board of Osteopathic Examiners (DOs), 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: Tulsa, OK

The Tulsa, OK metropolitan area has an estimated population of 1,069,273 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• Saint Francis Hospital – Flagship hospital of Saint Francis Health System in south Tulsa.
• Ascension St. John Medical Center – Ascension hospital near downtown Tulsa.
• Hillcrest Medical Center – Flagship hospital of Hillcrest HealthCare System in Tulsa.
• OSU Medical Center – Osteopathic teaching hospital in downtown Tulsa affiliated with Oklahoma State University.

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 Tulsa

• Oklahoma Medicaid program: SoonerCare.
• Oklahoma expanded Medicaid in 2021 after voters approved a 2020 ballot measure, so more adults now qualify for SoonerCare.

Nearby Cities Served

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

• Broken Arrow
• Owasso
• Jenks
• Bixby
• Sand Springs
• Sapulpa
• Claremore

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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.

What should I bring to a first pain management appointment?

Bring your insurance card, photo ID, a list of current medications, any prior imaging reports, and any referral your plan requires. Many practices ask new patients to complete intake forms before the visit.

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

Search the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision (MDs) or the Oklahoma State Board of Osteopathic Examiners (DOs) 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 Tulsa 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 Tulsa?

Confirm an active license with the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision (MDs) or the Oklahoma State Board of Osteopathic Examiners (DOs), 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 Tulsa?

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 Tulsa?

Confirm an active license with the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision (MDs) or the Oklahoma State Board of Osteopathic Examiners (DOs), 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 Tulsa?

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.