The 20 Best Acute Pain Doctors Near Me in District of Columbia, US

Find the Top Acute Pain Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Acute Pain near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 36 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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39 providers found
    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Advanced in Acute Pain
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    Main Hospital

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French

    Sophie Pestieau is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Pestieau is rated as an Advanced 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 Acute Pain, Hirschsprung Disease, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Pestieau is board certified in Pediatric Anesthesiology: American Board Of Anesthesiology, 2014 and Anesthesiology: American Board Of Anesthesiology, 2005.

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

    MedStar Health: Orthopedics At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Brett Levine is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Levine is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Acute Pain, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Levine is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sam Medical Center Of America PLLC

    2141 K St NW Ste 600, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mehul Desai is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced 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 Chronic Pain, Neuralgia, Central Pain Syndrome, Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Main Hospital

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julia Finkel is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Finkel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Anemia, Chronic Pain, and Childhood Pancreatitis. Dr. Finkel is board certified in Pediatric Anesthesiology: American Board Of Anesthesiology, 2013 and Anesthesiology: American Board Of Anesthesiology, 1993.

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

    Main Hospital

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew

    Eveline Mordehai is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mordehai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypospadias, Acute Pain, Undescended Testicle, and Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly. Dr. Mordehai is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology, 2022 and Pediatric Anesthesiology: American Board Of Anesthesiology, 2022.

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

    Main Hospital

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Shein is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Shein 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 Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Cerebral Hypoxia, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), and Subglottic Stenosis. Dr. Shein is board certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2008 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2008. Dr. Shein is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Main Hospital

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Cronin is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Cronin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Stork Bite, Vascular Birthmark, Neurofibromatosis, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Cronin is board certified in Pediatric Anesthesiology: American Board Of Anesthesiology, 2015 and Anesthesiology: American Board Of Anesthesiology, 2015.

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

    Main Hospital

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janelle Vaughns is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Vaughns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Acute Pain, and Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). Dr. Vaughns is board certified in Pediatric Anesthesiology: American Board Of Anesthesiology, 2017 and Anesthesiology: American Board Of Anesthesiology, 2005.

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

    Main Hospital

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brad Taicher is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Taicher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypospadias, Acute Pain, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Taicher is board certified in Anesthesiology: American Board Of Anesthesiology, 2011 and Pediatric Anesthesiology: American Board Of Anesthesiology, 2014. Dr. Taicher is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Main Hospital

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Haughey is an Anesthesiologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Haughey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain.

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

    Main Hospital

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish

    Pooja Gupta is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ectodermal Dysplasias, Clouston Syndrome, Aplasia Cutis Congenita, and Neurofibromatosis. Dr. Gupta is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology, 2021.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Physiatry
    Referral may be required
    102 Irving St Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Li is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Chronic Pain, Menopause, and Orchiectomy.

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

    MedStar Health: Physical Therapy At Navy Yard

    925 Half St SE, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Evan Argintar is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Argintar 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, Tendinitis, Acute Pain, Knee Replacement, and Osteotomy. Dr. Argintar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    George Washington University Hospital

    900 23rd St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Lutton is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lutton 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 Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Toxic Synovitis. Dr. Lutton is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gw Orthopaedic Surgery-West End: 2300 M Street

    2300 M St NW Fl 5, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Sterling is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sterling 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 Osteonecrosis, Osteoarthritis, Kienbock's Disease, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Sterling is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital

    102 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Wisotzky is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Wisotzky 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 Lymphedema, Lymphangiectasis, Meige Disease, and Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia. Dr. Wisotzky is currently accepting new patients.

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

    VA Medical Center

    50 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Friedhelm Sandbrink is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sandbrink 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, Acute Pain, and Phantom Limb Pain. Dr. Sandbrink is currently accepting new patients.

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

    GW The Medical Faculty Associate

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Annu Sharma is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sharma 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 Stroke, Hemiplegia, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

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

    K Street Dialysis

    2131 K St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    May Chin is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Chin is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Pain, Neuralgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Central Pain Syndrome.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Internal Medicine
    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janet Adeola is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Adeola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Chronic Pain.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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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