The 20 Best Acute Pain Doctors Near Me in Sacramento, CA

Find the Top Acute Pain Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 49 doctor with experience in Acute Pain near Sacramento, CA. Of these, 43 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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49 providers found
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Sutter Capitol Pavilion

    2725 Capitol Avenue, Suite 302, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jerry Labson is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Labson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Labson is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Labson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Sutter Capitol Pavilion

    2725 Capitol Avenue, Suite 302, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alexis Gaskin is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Gaskin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Gaskin is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Gaskin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics

    Buhler Specialty Pavilion

    2800 L Street, Suite 500, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Hong is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Hong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Hong is board certified in Not ABMS Specialty. Dr. Hong is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics

    Sacramento Orthopedic Center

    2801 K St, Suite 330, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I offer new and developmental care to my orthopedic patients. Dr. Mar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Rhizarthrosis, Synovectomy, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Mar is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Mar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics

    George Lian MD

    2801 K St, Ste 500, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    My goal is to help you to understand your problem, and advise you about the treatment options.  I determine what is bothering you the most, define what your problem is, and explain to you the benefits and consequences of the different treatment options.  Together, we can decide what will be the best treatment plan, and then proceed with that. Dr. Lian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Flat Feet, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Lian is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Lian is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Acute Pain
    Pain Medicine
    Distinguished in Acute Pain
    Pain Medicine

    Office

    4150 V St Ste 1200, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Furukawa is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Furukawa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain.

    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Advanced in Acute Pain

    UC Davis Medical Center Dept Of Orthopaedic Surgery

    4860 Y St, Ste 3800, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Gavin Pereira is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Pereira is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Infectious Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Pereira is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Pereira is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics

    Northern California Orthopaedic Associates

    75 Scripps Dr, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Ron James is co-founder of Northern California Orthopaedic Associates and is a Board Certified Fellowship Trained Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon. He received his undergraduate education from Stanford University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Biological Science with honors in 1992. From there, he completed his doctorate degree from Stanford Medical School with honors in 1997. Dr. Ron James completed his internship and residency at University of California at Davis Medical Center in 2002. He then went on to further his training completing a fellowship in Comprehensive Joint Reconstruction from University of California at San Diego.Dr. Ron James is highly qualified to treat all orthopedic conditions including sports medicine, trauma, and total joint reconstruction. He is one of few orthopedic surgeons in the Sacramento area that is able to perform hip arthroscopy and anterior hip replacement surgery for select patients. Dr. Ron James has assisted in the launch of the Makoplasty Robotic Joint Reconstruction program at Mercy General Hospital where he currently serves as the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery. He has a passion for returning people back to function and has wealth of knowledge when it comes to complex revisional surgery as he has performed thousands of surgeries.Dr. Ron James currently has hospital and surgical privileges at Greater Sacramento Surgery Center, Grass Valley Surgery Center, Mercy General Hospital, Mercy Methodist Hospital, Mercy San Juan Hospital, Roseville Surgery Center, Sutter Alhambra Surgery Center and Sutter Medical Center.His hobbies include photography, traveling and out-door activities.I prefer personal and professional care. I believe in personal responsibility and empowering the patient to be involved in her or her own recovery. Dr. James is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. James is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. James is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Sutter Medical Center

    1020 29th Street, Suite 480, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Drake Paul is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Paul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Infant Botulism, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Pain Medicine

    Office

    4150 V St Ste 1200, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Cheng is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His clinical expertise encompasses Sacroiliac Joint Disease and Acute Pain.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics

    David W Tai MD

    2801 K St, Ste 500, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Tai is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Tai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Sciatica, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Tai is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Pain Medicine

    UC Davis Medical Center

    2315 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Yates is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Yates is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain.

    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics

    Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care Center Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic

    4860 Y St Ste 1700, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mauro Giordani is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Giordani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Advanced in Acute Pain

    Office

    4150 V St Ste 2400, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Kravitz is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Sacramento, California. Dr. Kravitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Acute Pain, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Advanced in Acute Pain

    Regents Of The Univ. Of CA

    4860 Y St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Kreulen is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Kreulen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Flat Feet, Bone Graft, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Sutter Medical Center Sacramento

    2825 Capitol Ave, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rani Kharrubi is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Kharrubi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Infantile Pyloric Stenosis.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    U C Davis Spine Center

    3301 C St Ste 1500, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rolando Roberto is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Roberto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics

    Office

    3301 C St Ste 1700, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Freshman is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Freshman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Trochlear Dysplasia, Tendinitis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics

    U C Davis Spine Center

    3301 C St Ste 1500, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yashar Javidan is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Javidan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Kyphosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics

    UC Davis Sports Medicine

    3301 C St Ste 1600, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Marder is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Marder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Acute Pain?

    Acute pain is defined as pain that occurs suddenly, is usually sharp, and lasts no longer than six months. Acute pain may be mild, moderate, or severe. Acute pain usually means that there is an underlying cause that needs to be evaluated. Acute pain goes away when the underlying cause has resolved. Some causes of acute pain include cuts and burns, dental work, muscle strains, inflammation, tissue damage, diseases, fractured bones, surgery, and labor and childbirth.

    When should I see an Acute Pain doctor near Sacramento, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Acute Pain doctor near Sacramento, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Acute Pain doctors near Sacramento, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Acute Pain doctors near Sacramento, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Acute Pain doctor near Sacramento, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Acute Pain doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Acute Pain doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Acute Pain doctor near Sacramento, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Acute Pain doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Acute Pain doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Acute Pain doctors near Sacramento, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Acute Pain doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Acute Pain doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Acute Pain doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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