Location: El Paso

Pain Management, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic, & ENT Doctors in El Paso, TX

El Paso-area patients can choose between hospital-based pain and spine programs at University Medical Center of El Paso, Del Sol, and Las Palmas and independent interventional pain, spine, and regenerative medicine practices across El Paso, Socorro, Horizon City, and the Upper Valley.

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

The El Paso 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 El Paso

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

• El Paso Pain Center
• Eduardo G. Vazquez, MD
• Villa Pain Institute
• Rosemary De La Cruz, MD
• West Texas Pain Institute
• Raul Lopez, MD

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in El Paso

Specialty Care Near Me organizes El Paso-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 El Paso

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

• Mountain View Dermatology – lead physician Craig Lynn Maddox, MD (8820 Gateway Blvd N, El Paso, TX 79904)

Plastic Surgeons in El Paso

These El Paso-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.

• Southwest Plastic Surgery – lead physician Francisco J. Agullo, MD (1387 George Dieter Dr Bldg C301, El Paso, TX 79936)

Orthopedic Surgeons in El Paso

These El Paso-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.

• OrthoEdge – lead physician William Arroyo, MD (4510 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX 79912)

ENT Doctors in El Paso

These El Paso-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.

• Ear Sinus and Allergy Center – lead physician Jorge Juan Arango, MD (5959 Gateway Blvd W Ste 104, El Paso, TX 79925)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in El Paso

Start by confirming that the physician is board certified and holds an active Texas 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 patients from Las Cruces and southern New Mexico.

• State license. Confirm an active license with the Texas Medical Board, 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: El Paso, TX

The El Paso, TX metropolitan area has an estimated population of 881,291 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• University Medical Center of El Paso – Public teaching hospital in El Paso.
• Del Sol Medical Center – Hospital in east El Paso.
• Las Palmas Medical Center – Hospital in central El Paso.
• William Beaumont Army Medical Center – U.S. Army medical center at Fort Bliss.

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 El Paso

• Texas Medicaid program: Texas Medicaid (managed care programs such as STAR and STAR+PLUS).
• Texas is one of the few states where private employers may opt out of workers’ compensation coverage ("nonsubscribers"), so injured workers should confirm how their employer handles work-injury care before booking.
• Texas has not adopted the ACA Medicaid expansion, so many working-age adults rely on employer plans, Marketplace plans, or self-pay pricing 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 El Paso may also serve these communities. Linked cities already have listings in our directory.

• Socorro
• Horizon City
• Canutillo
• Anthony
• Las Cruces, NM

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 an El Paso pain doctor if I live in New Mexico?

Yes, if you travel to the practice. For telehealth or follow-up calls while you are in New Mexico, the physician generally needs a New Mexico license, and Turquoise Care plans may not cover Texas providers, so check both before booking.

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

Search the Texas Medical Board 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 Texas?

Texas requires most pain management clinics to hold a certificate from the Texas Medical Board, so it is reasonable to ask a clinic whether that certification applies to it.

What conditions do pain management doctors in El Paso 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 El Paso?

Confirm an active license with the Texas Medical Board, 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 El Paso?

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 El Paso?

Confirm an active license with the Texas Medical Board, 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 El Paso?

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.