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    Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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    MediFind found 103 doctor with experience in Chronic Pain near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 92 are Experienced and 11 are Advanced.

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    103 providers found
      Michael Blaess
      Advanced in Chronic Pain
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Chronic Pain
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne East Village Family Medicine

      1350 Des Moines Street, Suite 110, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Blaess is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Blaess is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      Heike Schmolck
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Experienced in Chronic Pain

      MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

      1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Heike Schmolck is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schmolck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Cerebellar Degeneration, Alzheimer's Disease, and Hydrocephalus.

      Mark Puricelli
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Experienced in Chronic Pain

      MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

      1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Puricelli is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Puricelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Memory Loss.

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      Advanced in Chronic Pain
      Anesthesiology
      Advanced in Chronic Pain
      Anesthesiology

      Medical Center Anesthesiologists PC

      411 Laurel St Ste 3170, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jolene Smith is an Anesthesiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Wallerian Degeneration, and Giant Axonal Neuropathy.

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

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      1801 Hickman Rd, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Douglas Hanson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hanson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hanson is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Chronic Pain
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine
      Advanced in Chronic Pain
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      1801 Hickman Rd, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Celeste Miller is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, and Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      1801 Hickman Rd, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kevin Furness is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Furness is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Metastases. Dr. Furness is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Chronic Pain
      Advanced in Chronic Pain

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      1801 Hickman Rd, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Wendy Hansen-Penman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hansen-Penman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Scoliosis. Dr. Hansen-Penman is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Chronic Pain
      Advanced in Chronic Pain

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      2508 E University Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christopher Matson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Matson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Migraine, and Chronic Pain. Dr. Matson is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Chronic Pain
      Advanced in Chronic Pain

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      2508 E University Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lindsey Christianson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Christianson is rated as an Advanced 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, Chronic Pain, and Hypertension. Dr. Christianson is currently accepting new patients.

      Robert Callahan
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Beaverdale Family Medicine

      4326 Hickman Road, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Callahan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Callahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

      Timothy Mccoy
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne South Des Moines Family Medicine

      6601 Southwest 9th Street, Suite 1, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Timothy Mccoy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mccoy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Dennis Zachary
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne South Des Moines Family Medicine

      6601 Southwest 9th Street, Suite 1, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dennis Zachary is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Zachary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis.

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

      Primary Health Care Inc

      250 Laurel St, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Jean Paul is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Paul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Paul is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine

      Iowa Orthopaedic Center PC

      450 Laurel St, Suite C, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Rayburn is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Rayburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Sciatica, Bursitis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Rayburn is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
      411 Laurel St, Suite 3170, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dana Simon is an Anesthesiologist and a Pain Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Simon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Neuralgia.

      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Physiatry
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Physiatry

      Mercy Clinics Inc

      1111 6th Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ai Phu is a Physiatrist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Phu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Phu is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Experienced in Chronic Pain

      Post- Acute Physicians Of Iowa PLLC

      1111 6th Ave, Fl 4, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Logan Mccool is a Physiatrist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mccool is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Nerve Decompression, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Mccool is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Chronic Pain
      Neurosurgery

      The Iowa Clinic

      1220 Pleasant Street, Suite 219, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Royce Woodroffe is a Neurosurgery provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Woodroffe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Lordosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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

      Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

      1200 Pleasant St, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sarah Mechem is a Palliative Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mechem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Protein Deficiency and Chronic Pain. Dr. Mechem is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Des Moines, IA?

      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 Des Moines, IA?

      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 Des Moines, IA?

      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 Des Moines, IA?

      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 Des Moines, IA?

      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 Des Moines, IA?

      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 Des Moines, IA?

      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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