The 20 Best Chronic Pain Doctors in The United States

Ajay Wasan, MD is certified in pain medicine and psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Wasan is a Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine and Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, as well as Vice Chair for Pain Medicine, Director of the Chronic Pain Research Program, and Director of the Center for Innovation in Pain Care in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. He completed fellowships at BWH/Harvard Medical School and University of California Davis, residency at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and medical degree at University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Wasan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Acute Pain, and Neuralgia. Dr. Wasan is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Wasan is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Cohen is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 37 years. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Acute Pain, Phantom Limb Pain, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Cohen is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology - Anesthesiology (Certified).

I enjoy spending time with friends and family. Dr. Pilitsis is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Accessory Deep Peroneal Nerve, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Laminectomy. Dr. Pilitsis is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Pilitsis is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Cong Yu was selected by Seattle Magazine and Seattle Met Magazine as a Top Doctor. Dr. Yu practices Pain Medicine in Seattle, WA. Dr. Yu graduated from Shanghai School of Medicine in 1984 and has been in practice for 34 years. He completed a residency at University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Yu also specializes in Anesthesiology. He currently practices at Swedish Pain Services-First Hill and is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center First Hill Campus and Swedish Medical Center Issaquah. Dr. Yu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Neuralgia, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Central Pain Syndrome. Dr. Yu is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology. Dr. Yu is currently accepting new patients.

Amy Pearson is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Cudahy, Wisconsin. Dr. Pearson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Shingles, Neuralgia, Acute Pain, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Pearson is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology.

Jason Pope is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Pope is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Spinal Stenosis, Neuralgia, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Dr. Pope is currently accepting new patients.

Aaron Calodney is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Calodney is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, and Neuralgia.

Steven Falowski is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Falowski is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Rhizotomy.

Mahendra Sanapati is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Owensboro, Kentucky. Dr. Sanapati is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Vertebroplasty.

Robert Pearlstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pearlstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 180 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pearlstein is board certified in  .

Sean Mackey is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Mackey is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Acute Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Knee Replacement.

Dr. Brummett is a Professor at the University of Michigan where he serves as the Senior Associate Chair for Research. He has more than 200 publications, including articles in top journals such as JAMA, JAMA Surgery, Anesthesiology, and Annals of Surgery. He is the Co-Director of the Opioid Prescribing Engagement Network (OPEN) at the University of Michigan, which aims to apply a preventative approach to the opioid epidemic in the US through appropriate prescribing after surgery, dentistry, and emergency medicine. In addition, his research interests include predictors of acute and chronic post-surgical pain and failure to derive benefit for interventions for interventions and surgeries primarily performed to treat pain. Dr. Brummett is interested in the impact of a fibromyalgia-like or centralized pain phenotype on analgesic outcomes. He is the Co-PI of multiple NIH grants studying these concepts and receives funding from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, SAMHSA, CDC, and multiple foundations. Dr. Brummett is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Acute Pain, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Brummett is board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.

Michael Saulino is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Saulino is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Spasticity, Paraplegia, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Saulino is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation,Pain Medicine , 2004 and American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation,Spinal Cord Injury Medicine , 2000.

Ryan D’Souza, DO, is a primary care provider with PinnacleHealth FamilyCare Union Deposit. He received his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at UPMC in Central Pa.Dr. D'Souza’s clinical interests include mental health, cardiovascular and diabetes management, and he is a member of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, the Christian Medical and Dental Association, and the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians.Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with family, weightlifting, playing ice hockey and basketball, reading, writing poetry, and traveling. Dr. D'souza is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Acute Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Knee Replacement. Dr. D'souza is currently accepting new patients.

Jason Bundy is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bundy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Spinal Stenosis, and Cervical Spondylosis. Dr. Bundy is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology.

Dr. Subodh K. Agrawal, MD, FACC is an Athens, Georgia based board-certified cardiologist and healthcare entrepreneur with over three decades of clinical and leadership experience. He is the founder of Athens Heart Center and serves as CEO of Doctors ACO, where he focuses on improving care delivery, operational efficiency, and financial sustainability for medical practices across the United States.Dr. Agrawal specializes in cardiology, internal medicine, sleep medicine, and pain management, bringing a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and practice optimization. His clinical training includes fellowships at Emory University School of Medicine and the University of Alabama at Birmingham, following his MBBS from SMS Medical College, University of Rajasthan, India.In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Agrawal is actively involved in advancing healthcare innovation, including the adoption of AI-driven solutions to improve patient communication, front-desk efficiency, and revenue cycle performance in modern medical practices.Earlier in his career, he held international medical positions in Zambia, England, and Germany, contributing to diverse healthcare systems and gaining global clinical experience.Dr. Agrawal is also the founder of Physicians Circle for Patients, a nonprofit initiative dedicated to helping underserved and low-income patients access essential medical care. Dr. Agrawal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Chronic Pain, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Agrawal is currently accepting new patients.

Almost all of us experience pain at some time in our lives and many suffer from persistent pain which can disrupt life. Dr. Babington is passionate about providing the highest quality of patient focused care. His collaborative approach relies on a thorough assessment of what is causing the pain and then developing a multidimensional treatment plan with a focus on improving function. Treatments he often recommends include therapies, injections, medications, and as a last resort surgery. Dr. Babington's research interests center around improving delivery of health services as well as patient reported outcomes and their integration into clinical care. Dr. Babington was selected by Seattle Magazine and Seattle Met as a Top Doctor in multiple years. Dr. Babington is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Athetosis, Chronic Pain, Scoliosis, and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Dr. Babington is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Babington is currently accepting new patients.

Pain is a vital human experience but a source of suffering and impairment to those living with it daily. Dr. Xing believes that each patient deserves individualized attention to develop the highest quality treatment plan. He completed his medical training at Harvard and is double board certified in pain medicine and anesthesiology. Together with Swedish comprehensive pain services, Dr. Xing is committed to using the best of modern medicine to improve the quality of life, well-being, and functioning of his patients. Dr. Xing was selected by Seattle Met Magazine as a Top Doctor. Dr. Xing is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disk, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Xing is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology. Dr. Xing is currently accepting new patients.

Timothy Deer is an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Deer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Spinal Stenosis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Neuralgia, and Laminectomy.

Beth Darnall is a Neurologist and a Psychologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Darnall is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Migraine, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).