The 20 Best Chronic Pain Doctors Near Me in District of Columbia, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 59 doctor with experience in Chronic Pain near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 53 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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59 providers found
    Distinguished in Chronic Pain
    Pain Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Pain
    Pain Medicine

    International Spine Pain & Performance Center PLLC

    2021 K St NW Ste 615, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mehul Desai is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Desai is rated as a Distinguished 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 Chronic Pain, Neuralgia, Central Pain Syndrome, Nerve Decompression, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Advanced in Chronic Pain

    VA Medical Center

    50 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Friedhelm Sandbrink is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sandbrink 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, Tension Headache, Phantom Limb Pain, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

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

    Immaculata Supports Inc.

    1629 K St NW Ste 300, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adefolaju Oketokun is a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Oketokun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her clinical expertise encompasses Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Chronic Pain.

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

    Office

    2401 E St NE Ste Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravindra Kahatapitiya is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kahatapitiya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    GW The Medical Faculty Associate

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sina Farid is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Farid 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 Invertebral Disc Disease.

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

    Office

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geet Paul is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Paul 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 Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Chronic Pain, Sciatica, and Scoliosis.

    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Advanced in Chronic Pain

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Kalhorn is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kalhorn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Northwest DC Medical Office

    2301 M St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shuo Chen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Chen 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 Cerebral Hypoxia, Chronic Pain, Insomnia, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

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

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French

    Michael Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lee 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 Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Privia Medical Group LLC

    3301 New Mexico Ave NW Ste 346, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Dombrowski is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Dombrowski 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 Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, and Macrophagic Myofasciitis.

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

    Marys Center For Maternal And Child Care Inc

    2333 Ontario Rd Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Smith 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 Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Opioid Use Disorder, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Reginald D Wills MD PC

    1263 Evarts St NE, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nayo Wills is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Wills is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. She is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Memory Loss, Premenstrual Syndrome, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.

    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

    Unity Health Care Inc.

    3020 14th St Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Oldfield is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Oldfield 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 Opioid Use Disorder, HIV/AIDS, Chronic Pain, and COVID-19.

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

    Mary's Center Pharmacy

    3912 Georgia Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dana Mueller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mueller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Unity Health Care Inc.

    765 Kenilworth Ter NE, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Espejo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Espejo 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 Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Trichomoniasis, and Vulvovaginitis.

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

    House Calls Of The District Of Columbia Inc.

    811 L St SE, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenyon Chavis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Chavis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Dementia.

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

    Gerald Family Care

    1160 Varnum St NE Ste 117, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Marshall is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Marshall 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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

    Unity Health Care Inc.

    4414 Benning Rd NE, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Zucker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Zucker is rated as an Experienced 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 Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Trichomoniasis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Internal Medicine

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Ste 5100, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ricardo Caldera is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Caldera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    General Practice
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    General Practice

    Howard University Hospital

    2041 Georgia Ave NW # 1R84, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tulay Gulsen is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gulsen 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 Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, High Cholesterol, Obesity, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

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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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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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