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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 545 doctor with experience in Chronic Pain near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 501 are Experienced, 35 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Anesthesiology
    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Anesthesiology
    2021 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 300E, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gerald Sacks is an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sacks is rated as an Advanced 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 Sciatica, Chronic Pain, Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, and Acute Pain. Dr. Sacks is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Chronic Pain
    Pain Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Pain
    Pain Medicine

    Greater Los Angeles HCS

    11301 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hyung Kim is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Muscle Spasms.

    Distinguished in Chronic Pain
    Distinguished in Chronic Pain

    Office

    200 Med Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lonnie Zeltzer is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Zeltzer 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 and Acute Pain.

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

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Pain Medicine

    1245 16th St Ste 225, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Hsu is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, and Cervical Spondylosis.

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

    Office

    2021 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 245E, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeff Sung is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Gallbladder Disease, Liver Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Experienced in Chronic Pain

    Margaret E Olsen MD Inc

    11600 Wilshire Blvd Ste 406, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenith Paresa is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Paresa is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, and Notalgia Paresthetica.

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

    West Washington Internal Medicine

    11303 W Washington Blvd # 100, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Soheil Azimi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Azimi 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 Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Azimi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Advanced in Chronic Pain

    California Sports And Spine Center

    4477 W 118th Street, Ste 500, 
    Hawthorne, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Solomon Rojhani is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Hawthorne, California. Dr. Rojhani is rated as an Advanced 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 Invertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disk, Concussion, and Neuralgia. Dr. Rojhani is board certified in Physical Med & Rehab (Sub: Pain Medicine) and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Dr. Rojhani is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Pain Medicine

    1245 16th St Ste 225, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Irene Wu is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease.

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

    Venice Family Clinic

    2509 Pico Blvd, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Lamp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lamp 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), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Pain Medicine | Holistic Medicine
    Pain Medicine | Holistic Medicine

    Heaven On Earth Acupuncture And Wellness

    12381 Wilshire Blvd, 204, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Offers Telehealth

    Angela Park is a Holistic Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Ms. Park is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her clinical expertise encompasses Painful Menstrual Periods, Infertility, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Acute Pain, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Ms. Park is board certified in Ac17151.

    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Advanced in Chronic Pain

    David Taftian, DO Private Practice

    1950 Sawtelle Blvd, Ste 138, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Taftian is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Taftian 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 Acute Pain, Chronic Pain, Muscle Atrophy, and Neuralgia. Dr. Taftian is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Internal Medicine

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adrianna Stanley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Stanley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Vitamin D Deficiency, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Pain Medicine
    8711 Venice Boulevard, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Reekesh Patel is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced 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 Concussion, Muscle Spasms, Opisthotonos, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Experienced in Chronic Pain

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paula Whiteman is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Whiteman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Spasms, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Chronic Pain.

    Tower Urology

    8635 W 3rd St Ste 1W, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin J Houman is a Urologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. J Houman is rated as undefined 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 Priapism, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), UPJ Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. J Houman is board certified in American Board Of Urology.

    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Pain Medicine
    4477 West 118th Street, Suite 302, 
    Hawthorne, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Kim is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hawthorne, California. Dr. Kim 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, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Sciatica. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Family Medicine
    901 Wilshire Boulevard, Floor 3, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shahira Ramji is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Ramji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her clinical expertise encompasses Oral Herpes, High Cholesterol, Acne, and Chronic Pain. Dr. Ramji is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Santa Monica-12th Street Office

    1131 Wilshire Blvd Ste 300, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patricia Chang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Family Medicine
    901 Wilshire Boulevard, Floor 2, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Megan Chen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her clinical expertise encompasses Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Migraine, Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, and Familial Hypercholesterolemia. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Monica, 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 Monica, 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 Monica, 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 Monica, 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 Monica, 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 Monica, 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 Monica, 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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