Location: Memphis

Pain Management, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic, & ENT Doctors in Memphis, TN

Memphis-area patients can choose between hospital-based pain and spine programs at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Baptist Memorial Health Care, and Regional One Health and independent interventional pain, spine, and regenerative medicine practices across Memphis, Germantown, Collierville, and DeSoto County, Mississippi.

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

The Memphis 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 Memphis

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

• Mays & Schnapp Pain Management Memphis
• Tiashi R. Greer, MD
• Semmes Murphey Clinic Interventional Pain Management
• Phillip E. Green, MD
• OrthoSouth Briarcrest
• Winfred B. Abrams, Jr., MD
• Bluff City Pain
• Howard Bromley, MD

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Memphis

Browse providers in Memphis 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 Memphis

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

• Memphis Dermatology Clinic – lead physician F. Gwen Beard, MD (1455 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104)

Plastic Surgeons in Memphis

These Memphis-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 Group of Memphis – lead physician Melissa Kath, MD (80 Humphreys Center Dr Suite 100, Memphis, TN 38120)

Orthopedic Surgeons in Memphis

These Memphis-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.

• Campbell Clinic Medical Center – lead physician Clayton C. Bettin, MD (1211 Union Ave Suite 500, Memphis, TN 38104)

ENT Doctors in Memphis

These Memphis-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.

• Shea Clinic – lead physician Victoria L. Lim, MD (6133 Poplar Pike, Memphis, TN 38119)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Memphis

Start by confirming that the physician is board certified and holds an active Tennessee 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. The Memphis metro reaches into Mississippi and Arkansas.

• 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 Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners (MDs) or the Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination (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: Memphis, TN

The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metropolitan area has an estimated population of 1,341,412 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• Regional One Health – Shelby County’s public safety-net hospital system in the Memphis Medical District.
• Methodist University Hospital – Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare’s academic hospital in Midtown Memphis.
• Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis – Baptist Memorial Health Care’s flagship hospital in East Memphis.
• Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis – Hospital in East Memphis.
• Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center – VA medical center in Memphis.

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 Memphis

• Tennessee Medicaid program: TennCare.
• Tennessee has not adopted the ACA Medicaid expansion, so many working-age adults rely on employer, Marketplace, or self-pay coverage for pain care.
• 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 Memphis may also serve these communities. Linked cities already have listings in our directory.

• Germantown
• Collierville
• Bartlett
• Cordova
• Southaven, MS
• Olive Branch, MS
• West Memphis, AR

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 Memphis pain doctor if I live in Mississippi or Arkansas?

Yes, if you travel to the practice. For telehealth while you are in another state, the physician generally needs a license there, and Mississippi or Arkansas Medicaid plans may not cover Tennessee providers, so check before booking.

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

Search the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners (MDs) or the Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination (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.

Are pain management clinics regulated in Tennessee?

Tennessee requires most pain management clinics to hold a license from the Tennessee Department of Health, so it is reasonable to ask a clinic about its license.

What conditions do pain management doctors in Memphis 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 Memphis?

Confirm an active license with the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners (MDs) or the Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination (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 Memphis?

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 Memphis?

Confirm an active license with the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners (MDs) or the Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination (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 Memphis?

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.