The 20 Best Chronic Pain Doctors Near Me in valley center, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 124 doctor with experience in Chronic Pain near valley center, CA. Of these, 118 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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124 providers found
    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Internal Medicine

    Truecare

    150 Valpreda Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samuel Poniachik is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Poniachik is rated as an Advanced 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 Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, AIDS Dementia Complex, and HIV/AIDS. Dr. Poniachik is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Palomar Health Valley Center Road

    28743 Valley Center Rd, 
    Valley Center, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roy Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Valley Center, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Familial Hypertension, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Escondido - El Norte Office

    306 W El Norte Pkwy Ste S, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Rita-Foraci is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Rita-Foraci 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 Tietz Syndrome, Costochondritis, Sitosterolemia, and Infant Hyperglycemia.

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

    Neighborhood Healthcare-Valley Parkway

    728 E Valley Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maritza Wilson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Wilson 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Apo A-I Deficiency, and Fish-Eye Disease. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Neighborhood Healthcare-Valley Parkway

    728 E Valley Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Mould is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Mould 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), Ascites, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Mould is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Escondido Office - Second Avenue Internal Medicine

    225 E 2nd Ave Ste 102, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Juancarlos Franco is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Franco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Nephropathy, Osteomyelitis in Children, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Franco is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UC San Diego Health Rancho Bernardo Urgent Care

    16950 Via Tazon, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ian-cromwell Diaz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Diaz 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 AIDS Dementia Complex, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, HIV/AIDS, and Myelitis.

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

    UC San Diego Health Rancho Bernardo Urgent Care

    16950 Via Tazon, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Coles is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Coles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her clinical expertise encompasses Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Oral Herpes, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension.

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

    UC San Diego Health Rancho Bernardo Urgent Care

    16950 Via Tazon, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dalia Elias is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Elias is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Scripps Coastal Medical Center Vista

    130 Cedar Rd, 
    Vista, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Clark Bach is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Bach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Sciatica, and Sitosterolemia.

    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Family Medicine

    Indian Health Council

    50100 Golsh Rd, 
    Valley Center, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elaine Davidson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Valley Center, California. Dr. Davidson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Nephropathy, Chronic Pain, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Acute Cystitis.

    Distinguished in Chronic Pain
    Distinguished in Chronic Pain
    Referral may be required

    Coastal Pain & Spinal Diagnostics Medical Group Inc.

    6221 Metropolitan St Ste 201, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Krishnan Chakravarthy is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Chakravarthy 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, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Myositis, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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

    Indian Health Council

    50100 Golsh Rd, 
    Valley Center, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Calac is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Valley Center, California. Dr. Calac is rated as an Experienced 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 Invertebral Disc Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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

    Graybill Medical Group Inc

    306 W El Norte Pkwy, Suite S, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Haffie is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Haffie 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 Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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

    Neighborhood Healthcare

    460 N Elm St, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kekoa Ede is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Ede 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 Schizoaffective Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Obesity, and Obesity in Children.

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

    Neighborhood Healthcare

    460 N Elm St, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Pham is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Pham 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 Obesity in Children, Obesity, Food Allergy, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Neighborhood Healthcare-Valley Parkway

    728 E Valley Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Medway is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Medway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Obesity, Food Allergy, and Bacterial Gastroenteritis.

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

    Neighborhood Healthcare-Valley Parkway

    728 E Valley Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Natalie Ferraiolo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Escondido, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Ferraiolo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her clinical expertise encompasses Macroamylasemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Neighborhood Healthcare-Valley Parkway

    728 E Valley Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zalya Castaner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Castaner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Obesity, Food Allergy, and Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.

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

    Neighborhood Healthcare-Valley Parkway

    728 E Valley Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Archana Narayan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Narayan is rated as an Experienced 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 valley center, 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 valley center, 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 valley center, 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 valley center, 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 valley center, 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 valley center, 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 valley center, 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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