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

Find the Top Acute Pain Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 58 doctor with experience in Acute Pain near orange, CA. Of these, 48 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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58 providers found
    Distinguished in Acute Pain
    Pain Medicine | Anesthesiology
    Distinguished in Acute Pain
    Pain Medicine | Anesthesiology
    Referral may be required

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Ariana Nelson is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Nelson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Pain Medicine | Anesthesiology
    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Pain Medicine | Anesthesiology
    Referral may be required

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rakhi Dayal is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Dayal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuralgia, Sciatica, Pudendal Neuralgia, and Giant Axonal Neuropathy. Dr. Dayal is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine and American Board Of Anesthesiology - Anesthesiology.

    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    St Joseph Hospital Of Orange

    1100 W Stewart Dr, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hai Nguyen is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Nguyen 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, Gallbladder Disease, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Pain Medicine | Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Pain Medicine | Anesthesiology
    Referral may be required

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brent Yeung is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Yeung 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 Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Pudendal Neuralgia, Wallerian Degeneration, and Giant Axonal Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Anesthesiology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Anesthesiology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 30, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Suzanne Strom is an Anesthesiologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Strom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain. Dr. Strom is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    General Surgery | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    General Surgery | Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Orthopaedic Surgery Services

    101 The City Drive South, Building 29, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Hsu is a General Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Hsu 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 Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Osteoarthritis, Flat Feet, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Hsu is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Anesthesiology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Anesthesiology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Debra Morrison is an Anesthesiologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Morrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain. Dr. Morrison is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology - Anesthesiology.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Orthopaedic Surgery Services

    101 The City Drive South, Building 29, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Scolaro is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Scolaro 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 Caffey Disease, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Acute Pain, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Scolaro is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Scolaro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexa Lean is an Anesthesiologist and a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Lean is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Chronic Pain, Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, and Pudendal Neuralgia. Dr. Lean is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine and American Board Of Anesthesiology - Anesthesiology.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    General Surgery | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    General Surgery | Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Orthopaedic Surgery Services

    101 The City Drive South, Building 29, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hao-hua Wu is a General Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced 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 Scoliosis, Lordosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    General Surgery | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    General Surgery | Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Orthopaedic Surgery Services

    101 The City Drive South, Building 29, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Offers Telehealth

    Don Park is a General Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced 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 Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Cord Abscess, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    General Surgery | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    General Surgery | Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Orthopaedic Surgery Services

    101 The City Drive South, Building 29, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yu-po Lee is a General Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Fractured Spine, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Orthopaedic Surgery Services

    101 The City Drive South, Building 29, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Emily Mills is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Mills is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Osteoporosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Fusion, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    General Surgery | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    General Surgery | Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Orthopaedic Surgery Services

    101 The City Drive South, Building 29, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Nitin Bhatia is a General Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Bhatia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Bhatia is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Distinguished in Acute Pain
    Pain Medicine
    Distinguished in Acute Pain
    Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Orange Coast Medical Center

    9920 Talbert Ave, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chiwai Chan is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Chan 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, Chronic Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Cervical Spondylosis.

    Distinguished in Acute Pain
    Pain Medicine
    Distinguished in Acute Pain
    Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Westside Pain MGMT. Inc.

    17822 Beach Blvd Ste 300, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shahbaz Qavi is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Qavi is rated as a Distinguished 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 Acute Pain, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, and Cervical Spondylosis.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Referral may be required
    1310 West Stewart Drive, Suite 508, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Schlechter is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Schlechter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Knock Knees, Hypermobile Joints, Compartment Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Schlechter is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Schlechter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Referral may be required

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Brennan is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Brennan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Malnutrition, Infant Botulism, and Asthma in Children.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kris Chang is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Chang 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 Cerebral Hypoxia, Asthma in Children, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Infant Botulism.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Childrens Hospital Of Orange Count

    505 S Main St Ste 100, 
    Orange, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Guy Hidas is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Hidas 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 Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Acute Pain, Undescended Testicle, Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 orange, 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 orange, 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 orange, 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 orange, 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 orange, 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 orange, 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 orange, 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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