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    MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Chronic Pain near Santa Maria, CA. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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      Advanced in Chronic Pain
      Advanced in Chronic Pain

      Marian Pain Management - Dignity Health - Santa Maria, CA

      525 Plaza Dr, Ste 204, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Hullander is a Physiatrist in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Hullander is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Sciatica, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Cervical Spondylosis. Dr. Hullander is currently accepting new patients.

      Carlos L. Untal
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Experienced in Chronic Pain

      Cypress Ambulatory Surgery Center

      1300 E Cypress St, Ste E, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Untal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Spinal Stenosis.

      Albert W. Hawkins
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Internal Medicine

      Albert W. Hawkins, MD Private Practice

      1300 E Cypress St, Ste G1, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Hawkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis C, and Memory Loss.

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      Robert W. Okerblom
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Family Medicine

      Okerblom, Voegele, And Hole MD

      915 E Stowell Rd, Ste C, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Okerblom has a free ambulatory Family Practice and Women's Health Care Clinic for the uninsured. Services in Santa Maria on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 - 8:30 by appointment only. To volunteer or to schedule an appointment, call 805-680-5974. To quality for services, one must be without any form of health insurance. Dr. Okerblom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Cryptococcosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

      Advanced in Chronic Pain
      Advanced in Chronic Pain

      Marian Pain Management - Dignity Health - Santa Maria, CA

      525 Plaza Dr, Ste 204, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      David Pires is a Physiatrist in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Pires is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms. Dr. Pires is currently accepting new patients.

      Victor M. Guerrero
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Internal Medicine

      CHC-Santa Maria-Palisade Primary Care

      1510 E. Main St, Ste 104B, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Victor Guerrero is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Guerrero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Pain Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Pain Medicine

      Osf Medical Group Of California Inc

      326 W Main St, Suite 120, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Richard Hartman is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and a Pain Medicine provider in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Hartman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Spinal Stenosis, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Pain Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Pain Medicine

      Dr Galan MD Neurology And Pain Management PC

      201 N College Dr, Suite 101, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Igor Galan is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Galan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Torticollis, and Cervical Myelopathy.

      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Family Medicine

      Central Coast In-Patient Consultants Inc

      1400 E Church St, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      David Mahoney is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Mahoney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Mahoney is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Family Medicine

      Pacific Central Coast Health Centers

      1510 E Main St, Suite 104 C, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Victor Pulido is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Pulido is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Post Polio Syndrome, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Family Medicine

      Santa Barbara County County Auditors Office

      2115 Centerpointe Pkwy, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gabriela Diaz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Diaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

      Anna B. Kim
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Internal Medicine

      Primary Care - Dignity Health - Nipomo, CA

      697 W Tefft St, 
      Nipomo, CA 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Kim is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and has been working as a Primary Care physician for more than 10 years. She completed her BA in Biology from Harvard University and earned her Medical Degree from New York Medical College. Dr. Kim served as Chief Resident in Pediatrics at LA County USC Hospital where she also completed her Internal Medicine Residency. She, her husband, and two children moved to the Central Coast from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho to be closer to family and are enjoying hiking, swimming/surfing and exploring this areaMy philosophy has always been to treat every patient like family and take care of the whole person. I try to listen to patients and get to the root of what is bothering them. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

      Matthew G. Hadilaksono
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Experienced in Chronic Pain

      Restorative Spine And Pain Inc

      214 South Stratford Ave, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (10.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Hadilaksono is a dual board certified and fellowship trained Interventional Pain & Musculoskeletal Medicine specialist. His double board certification in Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation allows him to provide a comprehensive care approach for his patients. Growing up in California, he spent his time volunteering at Venice Family Clinic while completing his undergraduate study at University of California, Los Angeles. He received his medical degree from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine New York. He went on to complete his residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University Hospital of Brooklyn, SUNY Downstate Medical Center. He then continued with his sub-specialty fellowship training in Interventional Pain and Sports Medicine at the Center for Advanced Pain Management and Rehabilitation/Rutgers University in New Jersey.Dr. Hadilaksono utilizes minimally invasive and non-operative approach for the treatment of spine and joint pain, as well as neuropathic pain. His approach incorporates electro-diagnostic testing, diagnostic ultrasound, formulation of rehabilitative programs, fluoroscopic and ultrasound guided interventional techniques, neuromodulation (spinal cord stimulator, DRG stimulator, PNS), and regenerative medicine. Dr. Hadilaksono is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Chronic Pain, and Spinal Stenosis.

      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Internal Medicine

      Community Health Centers Of The Central Coast Inc

      150 Tejas Pl, 
      Nipomo, CA 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ben Cooke is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nipomo, California. Dr. Cooke has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Family Medicine

      CHC. Nipomo Health Center

      150 Tejas Pl, 
      Nipomo, CA 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Emilia Ambrosio is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nipomo, California. Dr. Ambrosio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Family Medicine

      Office

      2801 Santa Maria Way Ste A, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steve Clarke is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Clarke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Chc

      260 Station Way, Ste A, 
      Arroyo Grande, CA 
       (14.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Accessible and Comprehensive Quality Health Care Services. Dr. Bhat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Internal Medicine

      Community Health Centers Of The Central Coast Inc

      1057 E Grand Ave, 
      Arroyo Grande, CA 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Pankaj Karan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Karan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Abetalipoproteinemia.

      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Family Medicine

      CHC The Doctor's Office

      1057 E Grand Ave, 
      Arroyo Grande, CA 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Patrick Welch is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Welch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      What is the definition of Chronic Pain?

      Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists for more than three months, in contrast to acute pain which is limited. Chronic pain may be the result of injury, infection, or chronic disease and can manifest as low back pain, migraines, arthritis, neuralgias or neurological diseases affecting various nerves, cancer, and even psychogenic pain where no physical cause can be found. Chronic pain more commonly affects older adults and can be unrelenting (without relief) or intermittent (continuing to come and go).

      When should I see a Chronic Pain doctor near Santa Maria, 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 a Chronic Pain doctor near Santa Maria, 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 Chronic Pain doctors near Santa Maria, 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 Chronic Pain doctors near Santa Maria, 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 a Chronic Pain doctor near Santa Maria, 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 Chronic Pain doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Chronic 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 a Chronic Pain doctor near Santa Maria, 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 Chronic 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 Chronic 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 Chronic Pain doctors near Santa Maria, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Chronic 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 a Chronic Pain doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Chronic 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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