The 20 Best Chronic Pain Doctors Near Me in Santa Maria, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Chronic Pain near Santa Maria, CA. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 3 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

    David Pires is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Pires is rated as an Advanced 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 Sciatica, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms. Dr. Pires is board certified in American Os Bd Anesthesiology. Dr. Pires is currently accepting new patients.

    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 practicing medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Hullander is rated as an Advanced 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 Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Sciatica, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Cervical Spondylosis. Dr. Hullander is board certified in Anesthesiology and Physical Med & Rehab (Sub: Pain Medicine). Dr. Hullander is currently accepting new patients.

    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. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Untal is currently accepting new patients.

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    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. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis C, and Memory Loss. Dr. Hawkins is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Hawkins is currently accepting new patients.

    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. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Cryptococcosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Okerblom is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Okerblom is currently accepting new patients.

    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. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Advanced in Chronic Pain

    Spine And Pain Treatment Medical Center

    135 Carmen Ln, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francis Lagattuta is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Lagattuta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Fibromyalgia.

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

    Lags Spine And Sportscare Medical Centers Inc.

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

    Igor Galan is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Galan is rated as an Experienced 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 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 clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Mahoney is currently accepting new patients.

    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. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    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 clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Kim is board certified in Internal Medicine.

    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. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Chronic Pain, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Hadilaksono is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Dr. Hadilaksono is currently accepting new patients.

    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. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    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. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Familial 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. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Bhat is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine). Dr. Bhat is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Family Medicine Center

    235 S Palisade Dr, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (10.2 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 clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Post Polio Syndrome, and Hypertension.

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

    CHC The Doctor's Office

    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. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 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. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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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