Pain Management, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic, & ENT Doctors in San Antonio, TX

San Antonio’s medical landscape centers on the South Texas Medical Center, home to University Health, UT Health San Antonio, Methodist Hospital, and many specialty practices, along with major military medicine at Brooke Army Medical Center.

This San Antonio hub is being built out as practices join the directory. It covers TRICARE and VA options for San Antonio’s large military and veteran community and the Texas rules on pain clinics and workers’ comp.

The San Antonio 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 San Antonio Area

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

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in San Antonio

Specialty Care Near Me organizes San Antonio-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 San Antonio

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

Ross Dermatology – lead physician Kim M. Ross, MD (2611 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212)

Plastic Surgeons in San Antonio

These San Antonio-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.

Barone Plastic Surgery – lead physician Constance M. Barone, MD, FACS (9502 Huebner Rd Suite 202, San Antonio, TX 78240)

Orthopedic Surgeons in San Antonio

These San Antonio-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.

TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine Medical Center – lead physician Casey D. Taber, MD (2829 Babcock Rd Suite 700, San Antonio, TX 78229)

ENT Doctors in San Antonio

These San Antonio-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.

Atkins Expert Sinus Care – lead physician James H. Atkins, MD (15900 La Cantera Pkwy Suite 20210, San Antonio, TX 78256)

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in San Antonio

With Joint Base San Antonio nearby, many patients use TRICARE or VA benefits, so start by confirming network participation. Civilian patients should check whether their plan favors Methodist Healthcare, Baptist Health System, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa, or University Health, and ask any clinic prescribing controlled medications about its Texas Medical Board pain clinic certificate.

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: San Antonio, TX

The San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metropolitan area has an estimated population of 2,813,140 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

University Hospital (University Health) – Bexar County’s public teaching hospital and Level I trauma center.
UT Health San Antonio – Academic health science center and medical school in the South Texas Medical Center.
Methodist Hospital – Methodist Healthcare’s flagship hospital in the Medical Center.
Brooke Army Medical Center – Military medical center and Level I trauma center at Fort Sam Houston.
Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Hospital – VA hospital in the South Texas Medical Center.
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Medical Center – CHRISTUS Health hospital in the Medical Center.

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 San Antonio

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.
University Health runs CareLink, a financial assistance program for eligible Bexar County residents.

Nearby Cities Served

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

New Braunfels
Schertz
Boerne
Seguin
Converse
Austin
Houston

Frequently Asked Questions

Can military families in San Antonio see civilian pain specialists?

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

What is the South Texas Medical Center?

It is a large medical district in northwest San Antonio with University Hospital, UT Health San Antonio, Methodist Hospital, the VA hospital, and many specialty clinics.

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.

Does Texas Medicaid cover pain management?

Texas Medicaid (managed care programs such as STAR and STAR+PLUS) covers medically necessary specialist care, but networks and prior-authorization rules for injections and procedures vary by plan. Call your plan to find in-network pain specialists.

How can I check a dermatologist’s or plastic surgeon’s credentials in San Antonio?

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 San Antonio?

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 San Antonio?

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 San Antonio?

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.

Practice in San Antonio? Add or claim your listing

Specialty Care Near Me lists pain management, interventional spine, regenerative medicine, dermatology, plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, and ENT providers. If your practice serves the San Antonio area, add your practice or contact us to claim and update an existing listing. There is no cost to request a correction.

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