Location: Virginia Beach

Pain Management, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic, & ENT Doctors in Virginia Beach, VA

Hampton Roads, the Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk metro, is served by Sentara Health, Bon Secours, Chesapeake Regional, and Riverside Health, along with a major military medical presence centered on Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.

This Virginia Beach hub lists the musculoskeletal and pain providers currently in our directory, beginning with a practice on South Plaza Trail, and explains Virginia’s 2019 Medicaid expansion, Cardinal Care, and TRICARE options.

The Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach Area

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

• MSK Direct (4176 South Plaza Trail, Suite 218 Virginia Beach, VA 23452)
• Fred Bagares, DO (4176 S. Plaza Trl, Ste 218, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452)
• Gershon Pain Specialists
• Steven Gershon, MD
• Barr Center
• Lisa B. Barr, MD
• Sentara Pain Management Specialists – Virginia Beach
• David S. Moorthi, MD

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Virginia Beach

Use these categories to narrow your search for care in the Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach

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

• Dermatology Inc. of Virginia Beach – lead physician Kristyn D. Beck, MD (1200 First Colonial Rd Suite 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23454)

Plastic Surgeons in Virginia Beach

These Virginia Beach-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 of Virginia Beach – lead physician Kevin B. Bounds, MD (1120 First Colonial Rd Suite 201, Virginia Beach, VA 23454)

Orthopedic Surgeons in Virginia Beach

These Virginia Beach-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.

• Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists Virginia Beach – lead physician Ryan P. Ponton, MD (1800 Camelot Dr Suite 300, Virginia Beach, VA 23454)

ENT Doctors in Virginia Beach

These Virginia Beach-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 Virginia Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Virginia Beach – lead physician Ryan Hester, MD (361 Southport Cir Suite 100, Virginia Beach, VA 23452)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Virginia Beach

Many Hampton Roads residents are active-duty, retired military, or civilian Navy employees, so check TRICARE or FEHB network status first. Others use Cardinal Care, Virginia’s Medicaid program, which expanded in 2019. Verify physician licenses with the Virginia Board of Medicine and ask whether the practice offers direct-pay options if you are uninsured.

• State license. Confirm an active license with the Virginia Board of Medicine, 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: Virginia Beach, VA

The Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metropolitan area has an estimated population of 1,797,213 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• Sentara Norfolk General Hospital – Sentara Health’s flagship and the region’s Level I trauma center.
• Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital – Sentara hospital in Virginia Beach.
• Chesapeake Regional Medical Center – Independent hospital in Chesapeake.
• Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center – Bon Secours hospital in Norfolk.
• Naval Medical Center Portsmouth – The Navy’s oldest continuously operating hospital.
• Riverside Regional Medical Center – Riverside Health System flagship in Newport News.

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 Virginia Beach

• Virginia Medicaid program: Virginia Medicaid (Cardinal Care).
• Virginia expanded Medicaid in 2019, so more adults now qualify for Cardinal Care coverage of specialist visits.
• Eastern Virginia Medical School is now part of Old Dominion University, as Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at ODU.

Nearby Cities Served

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

• Norfolk
• Chesapeake
• Portsmouth
• Suffolk
• Hampton
• Newport News
• Richmond

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cardinal Care?

Cardinal Care is the name of Virginia’s Medicaid and FAMIS programs. Virginia expanded Medicaid in 2019, and coverage includes medically necessary specialist care through managed care plans.

Can TRICARE members in Hampton Roads see a civilian pain specialist?

Yes, within TRICARE rules. TRICARE Prime members generally need a referral from their primary care manager. TRICARE Select members can see network providers without one.

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

Search the Virginia Board of Medicine 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 Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?

Confirm an active license with the Virginia Board of Medicine, 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 Virginia Beach?

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 Virginia Beach?

Confirm an active license with the Virginia Board of Medicine, 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 Virginia Beach?

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.