Location: Seattle

Pain Management, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic & ENT Doctors in Seattle, WA

The Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue metro is served by UW Medicine, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Swedish, MultiCare, Overlake, and Kaiser Permanente Washington, with pain and rehabilitation physicians from Everett to Tacoma.

This Seattle hub is being built out as practices join the directory. Washington runs one of the few exclusive state-fund workers’ comp systems, so this page explains what Seattle patients injured at work should know.

The Seattle 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 Seattle Area

We are currently verifying pain management and regenerative medicine providers in Seattle. Listings will appear here as practices are added. Practices can add a listing today.

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Seattle

Physician Care Near Me organizes Seattle-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 Seattle

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

• Arboretum Dermatology – lead physician Carmen M. Berger, MD (3131 E. Madison St Suite 205, Seattle, WA 98112)

Plastic Surgeons in Seattle

These Seattle-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.

• Shahram Salemy MD FACS – lead physician Shahram Salemy, MD (1101 Madison Street Suite 1101, Seattle, WA 98104)

Orthopedic Surgeons in Seattle

These Seattle-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.

• Proliance Surgeons Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle – lead physician Philip R. Downer, MD (2409 N. 45th Street, Seattle, WA 98103)

ENT Doctors in Seattle

These Seattle-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.

• Chad Ruffin MD PLLC – lead physician Chad V. Ruffin, MD (1625 19th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Seattle

If your pain is work-related, check whether your employer is covered by the state Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) fund or is self-insured, and choose a provider in L&I’s Medical Provider Network. Verify licenses through the Washington Medical Commission and ask about the clinic’s approach to Washington’s opioid prescribing rules.

• 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 Washington Medical Commission, 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: Seattle, WA

The Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan area has an estimated population of 4,161,883 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• Harborview Medical Center – UW Medicine’s Level I trauma center on First Hill.
• UW Medical Center – Montlake – University of Washington’s academic hospital.
• Virginia Mason Medical Center – Virginia Mason Franciscan Health hospital on First Hill.
• Swedish First Hill – Swedish Health Services’ flagship campus.
• Overlake Medical Center – Nonprofit hospital in Bellevue serving the Eastside.
• MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital – MultiCare Health System’s flagship in Tacoma.

Hospital names are provided for local orientation only. These institutions are not affiliated with Physician Care Near Me, and their inclusion does not mean a listed practice is affiliated with them.

Insurance and coverage notes for Seattle

• Washington Medicaid program: Washington Apple Health.
• Most Washington work injuries are covered by the state-run Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) workers’ compensation fund, and providers must be in the L&I provider network to treat those claims.
• Apple Health is Washington’s Medicaid program.

Nearby Cities Served

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

• Bellevue
• Tacoma
• Everett
• Redmond
• Kirkland
• Renton
• Kent

Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays for pain treatment after a work injury in Seattle?

Most Washington employers are covered by the state Department of Labor & Industries fund; large self-insured employers manage their own claims. After the initial visit, ongoing care generally must be provided by a provider in L&I’s Medical Provider Network.

Does Apple Health cover pain management?

Apple Health, Washington’s Medicaid program, covers medically necessary specialist care through managed care plans. Prior authorization may be required for procedures.

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

Search the Washington Medical Commission 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 Seattle 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 Seattle?

Confirm an active license with the Washington Medical Commission, 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 Seattle?

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 Seattle?

Confirm an active license with the Washington Medical Commission, 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 Seattle?

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.