The 20 Best Acute Pain Doctors Near Me in Norwalk, CT

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Acute Pain near Norwalk, CT. Of these, 39 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
    1472 Post Road, 
    Darien, CT 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Offers Telehealth

    Julie Huang is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in Darien, Connecticut. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Huang 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 Facet Joint Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, Pudendal Neuralgia, and Wallerian Degeneration.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Yale University

    260 Long Ridge Rd, 
    Stamford, CT 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Hickernell is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Hickernell 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, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Pediatrics

    East Ave. Pediatrics PC

    148 East Ave Ste 1L, 
    Norwalk, CT 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Libia Rueda is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Norwalk, Connecticut. Dr. Rueda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Acute Pain, and Anemia.

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

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    300 Post Rd W Ste 101, 
    Westport, CT 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajat Sekhar is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Westport, Connecticut. Dr. Sekhar 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 Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Facet Joint Syndrome, Chronic Pain, and Cervical Spondylosis.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Orthoconnecticut PC

    761 Main Ave Ste 115, 
    Norwalk, CT 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Protomastro is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Norwalk, Connecticut. Dr. Protomastro 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 Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics

    Orthoconnecticut PLLC

    761 Main Ave Ste 115, 
    Norwalk, CT 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Lynch is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Norwalk, Connecticut. Dr. Lynch 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, Baker Cyst, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Orthoconnecticut PLLC

    761 Main Ave Ste 115, 
    Norwalk, CT 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Fletcher is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Norwalk, Connecticut. Dr. Fletcher 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, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Orthoconnecticut PLLC

    761 Main Ave Ste 115, 
    Norwalk, CT 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Polifroni is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Norwalk, Connecticut. Dr. Polifroni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, and Tendinitis.

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

    Ip Ct LLC

    1 Blachley Rd, 
    Stamford, CT 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Hung is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Hung 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, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Neuralgia.

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

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    2660 Main St Ste 219, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cristina Tamasdan is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Tamasdan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Chronic Pain, Central Pain Syndrome, and Sciatica.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    HSS Stamford

    1 Blachley Rd, 
    Stamford, CT 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Mclawhorn is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Mclawhorn 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 Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Bowlegs, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    HSS Stamford

    1 Blachley Rd, 
    Stamford, CT 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Theodore Blaine is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Blaine 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 Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Tennis Elbow, Bone Graft, and Endoscopy. Dr. Blaine is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    HSS Stamford

    1 Blachley Rd, 
    Stamford, CT 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cynthia Kahlenberg is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Kahlenberg 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 Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Hypermobile Joints, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Kahlenberg is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    970 Summer St Fl 2, 
    Stamford, CT 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yuting Xiong is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Xiong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Acute Pain, Herniated Disk, and Femoral Nerve Dysfunction.

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

    Office

    90 Morgan St Ste 303, 
    Stamford, CT 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jack Diteodoro is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Diteodoro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital Inc

    400 Mill Plain Rd, 
    Fairfield, CT 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stuart Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Fairfield, Connecticut. Dr. Miller 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 Iron Deficiency Anemia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

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

    Stamford Health Medical Group Pain Management

    29 Hospital Plz Ste 601, 
    Stamford, CT 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ofer Wellisch is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Wellisch 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 Chronic Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Cervical Spondylosis.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Anesthesiology

    Stamford Health Medical Group Pain Management

    29 Hospital Plz Ste 601, 
    Stamford, CT 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Si Zhang is an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Zhang 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 Chronic Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Acute Pain, and Spinal Stenosis.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics

    Fairfield Surgery Center LLC

    305 Black Rock Tpke, 
    Fairfield, CT 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Henry Backe is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Fairfield, Connecticut. Dr. Backe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics

    Fairfield Surgery Center LLC

    305 Black Rock Tpke, 
    Fairfield, CT 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joel Malin is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Fairfield, Connecticut. Dr. Malin 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, Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

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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 Norwalk, CT?

    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 Norwalk, CT?

    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 Norwalk, CT?

    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 Norwalk, CT?

    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 Norwalk, CT?

    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 Norwalk, CT?

    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 Norwalk, CT?

    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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