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

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

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Acute Pain near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 37 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    The Centers For Advanced Orthopedics Orthopaedic Medicine & Surgery

    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Benjamin E. Stein is an orthopaedic surgeon at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Orthopaedic Medicine and Surgery, located in Washington D.C. Dr. Stein has an expertise in foot and ankle orthopaedics, as well as arthroplasty and sports medicine. Dr. Stein earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. He completed a residency at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine where he was appointed administrative chief resident, followed by a fellowship at Union Memorial Hospital. Dr. Stein has cared for athletes of all levels, including the Baltimore Orioles and the Johns Hopkins University Varsity teams. Dr. Stein is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society. He has been awarded the Frank L. Coulson, Jr. Award for Clinical Excellence. Dr. Stein has completed a research study in comparing Evans and Hintermann lateral column lengthening, as well as contributed to various orthopaedic publications, posters and presentations. Dr. Stein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Flat Feet, and Osgood-Schlatter Disease.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Claire Lawlor is a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lawlor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchomalacia, Tongue Tie, Laryngomalacia, Myringotomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics

    MedStar Health: Orthopedics At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brett Levine is an Orthopedics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Levine is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Acute Pain, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

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

    International Spine Pain & Performance Center PLLC

    2021 K St NW Ste 615, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mehul Desai is a Pain Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Neuralgia, Central Pain Syndrome, Nerve Decompression, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics

    MedStar Health: Orthopedics At MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    106 Irving St NW Ste 5000 Ofc, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Evan Argintar is an Orthopedics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Argintar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Osteotomy.

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

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

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics

    Washington Circle Orthopaedic Associates PC

    3 Washington Cir NW Ste 404, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Lutton is an Orthopedics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lutton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Toxic Synovitis.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Anesthesiology

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Dingeman is an Anesthesiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Dingeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pain and Hirschsprung Disease.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Anesthesiology

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julia Finkel is an Anesthesiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Finkel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Anemia, Chronic Pain, and Childhood Pancreatitis.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Gw Orthopaedic Surgery-West End: 2300 M Street

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

    Robert Sterling is an Orthopedics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sterling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Osteonecrosis, Osteoarthritis, Kienbock's Disease, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Anesthesiology

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alberto Rivera is an Anesthesiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Rivera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Hypospadias, Undescended Testicle, and Baller-Gerold Syndrome.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital

    102 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Wisotzky is a Physiatrist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Wisotzky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Lymphedema, Lymphangiectasis, Meige Disease, and Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics

    Gw Orthopaedic Surgery-West End: 2300 M Street

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

    James Debritz is an Orthopedics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Debritz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Acute Pain, Hip Replacement, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics

    3800 Reservoir Rd., NW Ground Floor PHC Building

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl Phc, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Evans is an Orthopedics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia, Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Anesthesiology

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janelle Vaughns is an Anesthesiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Vaughns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Acute Pain, and Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Martin is a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD), Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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

    MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital

    102 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Sclafani is a Pain Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sclafani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Spinal Stenosis, Acute Pain, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Oetgen is a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Oetgen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Clubfoot, Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Pediatrics

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Niu is a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Niu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Trochlear Dysplasia, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics

    Washington Circle Orthopaedic Associates PC

    3 Washington Cir NW Ste 404, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Faulks is an Orthopedics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Faulks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Cervical Spondylosis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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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