Location: Charleston

Pain Management, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic, & ENT Doctors in Charleston, SC

Charleston-area patients can choose between hospital-based pain and spine programs at MUSC Health, Roper St. Francis Healthcare, and Trident Health and independent interventional pain, spine, and regenerative medicine practices across Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and Summerville.

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

The Charleston 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 Charleston

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

• Roper St. Francis Pain Management
• Derrick Randall, MD
• MUSC Health Pain Management at Rutledge Tower
• Meron Selassie, MD
• Pain Specialists of Charleston
• Edward Tavel, MD

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Charleston

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

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

• Island Park Dermatology – lead physician Cynthia Irby Wilson, MD (109 River Landing Dr Suite 400, Charleston, SC 29492)

Plastic Surgeons in Charleston

These Charleston-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.

• Port City Plastic Surgery – lead physician Brian G. Widenhouse, MD (125 River Landing Dr Suite 101, Charleston, SC 29492)

Orthopedic Surgeons in Charleston

These Charleston-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.

• Lowcountry Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine – lead physician Keith Santiago, MD (2880 Tricom St, North Charleston, SC 29406)

ENT Doctors in Charleston

These Charleston-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.

• Charleston ENT & Allergy West Ashley – lead physician Andrew Pappa, MD (2295 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, Charleston, SC 29414)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Charleston

Start by confirming that the physician is board certified and holds an active South Carolina license, then ask how the practice combines injections or other procedures with physical therapy and non-opioid options. If a recommended practice is far from home, ask whether follow-up visits or repeat procedures can be done at a closer office.

• 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 South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners (SC LLR), 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: Charleston, SC

The Charleston-North Charleston, SC metropolitan area has an estimated population of 889,263 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• MUSC Health University Medical Center – Academic medical center of the Medical University of South Carolina.
• Roper Hospital – Roper St. Francis Healthcare hospital in downtown Charleston.
• Trident Medical Center – Hospital in North Charleston.
• Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center – VA medical center in Charleston.

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 Charleston

• South Carolina Medicaid program: Healthy Connections (South Carolina Medicaid).
• South Carolina has not adopted the ACA Medicaid expansion, so many working-age adults rely on employer, Marketplace, or self-pay coverage for pain care.

Nearby Cities Served

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

• North Charleston
• Mount Pleasant
• Summerville
• Goose Creek
• Hanahan
• James Island
• Moncks Corner

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 South Carolina?

Search the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners (SC LLR) 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 Charleston 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 Charleston?

Confirm an active license with the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners (SC LLR), 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 Charleston?

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 Charleston?

Confirm an active license with the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners (SC LLR), 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 Charleston?

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.