The 20 Best Chronic Pain Doctors in Colorado, US

Born and raised in Spanish Fork, Utah, Dr. Hickman attended Brigham Young University in Provo for his undergraduate studies. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of North Texas Health Science Center. He completed an internship at JPS Health Network in Fort Worth, Texas before finishing a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Most recently, Dr. Hickman finished an Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine Fellowship completed at the University of Utah. Fellowship at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. A board certified physician, Dr. Hickman’s clinical interests are focused on the neurologic and musculoskeletal system through the evaluation and treatment of spine, joint, and tendon-related disorders. He provides each patient with big-city training and a small-town feel. He performs 'Basivertebral Nerve Ablation'.“I enjoy helping people obtain their desired level of function, whether that's mountain biking the Kokopelli trail or walking through the grocery store. I know spine and musculoskeletal problems arise effortlessly and I will fight alongside my patients to help find the solution to their pain. I believe a motivated patient can improve their lifestyle and I am here to guide that process of healing and optimization.”Dr. Hickman is married and a father of four. He enjoys exploring the outdoors, camping, riding dirt/mountain bikes, playing sports (all of them), horse riding, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family. Dr. Hickman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Scoliosis.

Dr. Edwards is originally from a small, mountain town in Wyoming. She moved to the Midwest and completed her Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Residency in Illinois. In 2017, she moved to Grand Junction and has been practicing at a local pediatric practice ever since.“Continuity of care and getting to know a patient and their health goals and values are central to my philosophy of medicine. I also strive to acknowledge the impact of mental health on physical health. Caring for newborns and watching them grow and develop brings me so much joy in my practice. Being trained in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics gives me an opportunity to focus on preventive medicine early on in childhood and adolescence and continue to follow my patients into adulthood.”When not at work, Dr. Edwards and her family enjoy camping through Colorado and have recently started paddle boarding. She also loves to cook and garden. Dr. Edwards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Rotor Syndrome, Chronic Pain, Obesity in Children, and Delayed Growth.

Basheal (Bobby) Agrawal, MD, is originally from Wisconsin. He graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a major in biology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Madison and completed his residency training there as well. During residency, he was honored with the Resident Academic Achievement Award for scholastic excellence. Dr. Agrawal received grant support for clinical outcome research in spine surgery and completed dual fellowship training in orthopedic and neurosurgical spine surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.  He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons.Dr. Agrawal joined St. Mary’s Medical Center in 2014. He specializes in neurological surgery and is currently the St. Mary’s Medical Director of Spine Surgery. Dr. Agrawal treats all surgical diseases and injuries related to the nervous system, brain, spine, and peripheral nerves, with advanced training in complex spinal procedures. Dr. Agrawal is committed to delivering the highest standard of care. He takes a global perspective to patient care and treats all patients as if they were part of his family.Dr. Agrawal and his wife have three children. They enjoy Western Colorado’s mild climate, pace of life and close-knit community. When not working, you will likely find Dr. Agrawal spending time with his family and exploring the state of Colorado and beyond. Dr. Agrawal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Raised in Albany, New York, Dr. Christine Gallati attended Cornell University for her undergraduate studies. She earned her medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed her residency with Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Gallati’s clinical interests include childhood development, pediatric acute care, anxiety/depression, preventive medicine, women’s health, and hypertension. She is passionate about empowering her patients. By helping them understand their bodies and chronic conditions, Dr. Gallati educates each patient so they can fully participate in the healthcare they seek and receive.“I always like to understand my patients’ goals and priorities. I find this is essential for treating patients holistically. I am focused on creating partnerships with my patients and their families. I want to make sure my patients leave the office feeling motivated with a care plan that is realistic and fits their lifestyle.”Having relocated from the greater Philadelphia area, Dr. Gallati, her husband, and their son are exploring all of the outdoor activities Colorado has to offer. She enjoys hiking, working out, trying new restaurants, and cooking new recipes at home. Dr. Gallati 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, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Drew Trainor is a Pain Medicine provider in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Dr. Trainor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease. Dr. Trainor is currently accepting new patients.

Chris Malinky is a Pain Medicine provider in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Malinky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Myositis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Chronic Pain. Dr. Malinky is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Brooks is a Pain Medicine provider in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Brooks is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Brooks is currently accepting new patients.

Ajay Vellore is a Pain Medicine provider in Littleton, Colorado. Dr. Vellore is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Neuralgia. Dr. Vellore is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Reicks is originally from Grand Junction, Colorado. He earned credit toward a bachelor’s degree in biology from Colorado College, followed by his medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri and completed his family practice residency at St. Vincent Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. His clinical interests include muscular skeletal pain, chronic pain and diabetes management. Dr. Reicks is board certified in Family Medicine.“I believe that a person’s physical and emotional health are tightly linked. I approach each patient with this in mind as we develop a plan for their health.”When not working Dr. Reicks enjoys yoga, pickleball, being outdoors and working with his hands. Dr. Reicks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Originally from the East Coast, Dr. Weigel spent more than 25 years in private practice in New Jersey. Dr. Weigel graduated from the medical school at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. He completed his residency at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Weigel is board certified in Internal Medicine. His clinical interests are chronic disease management and preventive care. He is passionate about spending time talking and listening to his patients.“My job is to make sure my patients make informed decisions about their healthcare. I want to catch disease processes early so they can be treated more efficiently.”When not working, Dr. Weigel can be found participating in outdoor activities such as skiing, snow shoeing and hiking with his wife and their two dogs. Dr. Weigel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Ureteroscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Stellman grew up in Texas, Oklahoma and Georgia. He earned a bachelor’s in biological sciences from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma and graduated with his doctor of medicine from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Oklahoma City. Dr. Stellman completed a family medicine residency at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado. He is board certified in family medicine. As a family medicine physician, Dr. Stellman’s clinical interests include providing care for patients of all ages and stages of life. His practice covers preventive care, mental health, sports medicine, diabetes, hypertension, minor procedures and everything in between. He is especially passionate about preventive care, overall health and well-being.“I will always encourage you to live your best life with healthy eating, regular exercise, stress management and good sleep. If there's a problem we can address with healthy lifestyle changes, I prefer to take that approach first.”When not seeing patients, Dr. Stellman enjoys music (live music and collecting records), hiking, camping, traveling, carpentry and most importantly, spending his time with his three children and golden retriever. Dr. Stellman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Dr. Welker is from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She received her bachelor’s degree in Chemistry at the University of New Mexico prior to attending the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. After she earned her medical degree, Dr. Welker completed a Family Practice Residency at the University of New Mexico Family Medicine Program. Following residency, she joined West Mesa Family Medicine in Albuquerque. This family medicine group was the foundation for Presbyterian Medical Group, now the largest medical group in New Mexico. She has practiced in Albuquerque since 1988.Dr. Welker enjoys caring for families, infants to grandparents. She has a special interest in women’s health needs.Dr. Welker and her husband are moving to Grand Junction to be closer to her daughter’s family and grandkids. Visiting Grand Junction, they have grown to love the area and the beautiful surroundings and diverse outdoor activities it provides.When not at work she enjoys biking, gardening and hiking with her family. Dr. Welker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Silicosis, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

John Hornsby is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Hornsby has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Hornsby is currently accepting new patients.

Hello humankindness. It’s more than a tagline. Humankindness is one of the many things we all have in common. It’s the good within us. The power that connects us. And at CommonSpirit Health, we fuse it into heartfelt healing, inspired innovation, and mindful medicine. It’s in how we provide treatment and the way we treat patients.Our communities need caring, and our families need support. CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities by advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen. Because the way care is provided is often as meaningful as the care itself. Dr. Chavda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, and Neuralgia.

Dr. Smolenski’s cross-training in physical medicine, rehabilitation and pain medicine provides specialized skills to help him pinpoint the source of his patients’ pain.His goal is to identify an accurate diagnosis and then develop an appropriate, non-operative treatment plan. His treatment regimens utilize a full range of pain management techniques; from physical therapy, to pharmacologic management, to interventions such as epidurals, nerve root blocks, and spinal cord stimulation.“I believe in assessing the whole person and not just a specific symptom or problem,” states Dr. Smolenski. “A big part of my job is to also educate patients about their particular disease process and enable them to take an active roll in their treatment and healing.”In his free time, he stays busy at home helping his wife with his four young children – which include a set of triplets!. Dr. Smolenski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

Hello humankindness. It’s more than a tagline. Humankindness is one of the many things we all have in common. It’s the good within us. The power that connects us. And at CommonSpirit Health, we fuse it into heartfelt healing, inspired innovation, and mindful medicine. It’s in how we provide treatment and the way we treat patients.Our communities need caring, and our families need support. CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities by advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen. Because the way care is provided is often as meaningful as the care itself. Dr. Mahathanaruk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, and Spinal Stenosis.

Alicia Feldman is a Physiatrist in Fort Collins, Colorado. Dr. Feldman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

Yani Zinis is a Physiatrist in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Zinis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Herniated Disk, Sciatica, and Cervical Spondylosis. Dr. Zinis is currently accepting new patients.

Sandford Schocket is a Pain Medicine provider in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Schocket is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Phantom Limb Pain, Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Dr. Schocket is currently accepting new patients.

Jason Schwalb is a Neurosurgery provider in Longmont, Colorado. Dr. Schwalb is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Spinal Fusion.