The 20 Best Chronic Pain Doctors Near Me in Chestnut Hill, MA

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The 20 Best Chronic Pain Doctors near Chestnut Hill, MA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 471 doctor with experience in Chronic Pain near Chestnut Hill, MA. Of these, 424 are Experienced, 30 are Advanced, 13 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Chronic Pain
    Elite in Chronic Pain

    McLean Hospital

    115 Mill St, 
    Belmont, MA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Borsook is a Neurologist in Belmont, Massachusetts. Dr. Borsook is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Migraine, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Headache.

    Edward Michna
    Distinguished in Chronic Pain
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Pain
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine

    Brigham And Women's Center For Pain Medicine

    850 Boylston Street, Suite 320 Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Michna is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Michna is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Facet Joint Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, and Central Pain Syndrome.

    Robert J. Yong
    Distinguished in Chronic Pain
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Pain
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine

    Brigham And Women's Center For Pain Medicine

    850 Boylston Street, Suite 320 Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Yong serves as the Medical Director in the Pain Management Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Dr. Yong attended college at the University of Texas in Austin and completed the joint MD/MBA program from Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Management. Dr. Yong then moved to Boston where he graduated from Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s anesthesiology residency program and served as a Chief Resident. He then completed the Pain Medicine fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital with additional rotations at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, the VA hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital.As a resident at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, he received recognition as the Distinguished Resident of the Year and was selected as a Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER) Practice Management Scholar. Dr. Yong then joined the faculty at Johns Hopkins Hospital’s Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine as an Assistant Professor. While at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Yong was awarded Anesthesiology’s 2013 Outstanding Teacher of the Year and 2013 Intraoperative Teaching and Clinical Mentorship awards. Since joining the faculty in 2013, Dr. Yong was selected as Associate Program Director for the Pain Management Fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and was recognized with the 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018 Pain Attending of the Year awards. Additionally, he was awarded the 2018 Outstanding Mentoring Award by the Department of Anesthesiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.While at Harvard and Johns Hopkins, Dr. Yong has published on opioid management, regenerative medicine, cancer pain, neuromodulation, and practice efficiency. His clinical interests include cancer pain, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and neuromodulation therapy. Dr. Yong also has interest in product development and has done collaborative work with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard Business School, and Harvard’s Graduate School of Engineering. Dr. Yong is fluent in Spanish and also has a passion for international health. He has spent time on medical mission trips to the Ivory Coast, Rwanda, Ecuador, Brazil, and Guatemala. Dr. Yong 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, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Vertebroplasty.

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    Sanjeet Narang
    Distinguished in Chronic Pain
    Anesthesiology
    Distinguished in Chronic Pain
    Anesthesiology

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    1 Brookline Place, Suite 105, 
    Brookline, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjeet Narang is an Anesthesiologist in Brookline, Massachusetts. Dr. Narang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Acute Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Vertebroplasty.

    Jatinder S. Gill
    Distinguished in Chronic Pain
    Anesthesiology
    Distinguished in Chronic Pain
    Anesthesiology

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    1 Brookline Place, Suite 105, 
    Brookline, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi

    Jatinder Gill is an Anesthesiologist in Brookline, Massachusetts. Dr. Gill is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Chronic Pain, Neuralgia, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy.

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

    Brigham & Women's Hospital

    850 Boylston St, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Gilligan is an Emergency Medicine provider in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Gilligan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Spinal Stenosis, Neuralgia, Fractured Spine, and Vertebroplasty.

    James P. Rathmell
    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine

    Brigham And Women's Center For Pain Medicine

    850 Boylston Street, Suite 320 Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Rathmell is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Rathmell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Chronic Pain, Herniated Disk, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Srdjan S. Nedeljkovic
    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine

    Brigham And Women's Center For Pain Medicine

    850 Boylston Street, Suite 320 Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Srdjan Nedeljkovic is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Nedeljkovic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Acute Pain, Chronic Pain, and Endoscopy.

    Roy L. Freeman
    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Advanced in Chronic Pain

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Roy Freeman is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Orthostatic Hypotension, Familial Dysautonomia, Low Blood Pressure, and Multiple System Atrophy.

    Danielle L. Sarno
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Experienced in Chronic Pain

    Brigham And Women's Center For Pain Medicine

    850 Boylston Street, Suite 320 Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Danielle Sarno is an Instructor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School, Chair of the Wellness Committee in the Department of Neurosurgery, and Co-Director of the Harvard Interventional Pain Simulation Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.  She is double board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. Dr. Sarno utilizes a patient-centered, multidisciplinary approach in her treatment of spine disorders, with a focus on optimizing function and improving quality of life. Dr. Sarno’s research interests include simulation for interventional pain education, radiation safety, therapeutic neuroscience education, and clinical innovations to enhance the experience for patients with chronic pain.Dr. Sarno is also a contributing author to the Brigham Health Hub:Understanding and Healing Low Back Pain. Dr. Sarno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, and Fibromyalgia.

    Pritesh S. Topiwala
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine

    Brigham And Women's Center For Pain Medicine

    850 Boylston Street, Suite 320 Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pritesh Topiwala is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Topiwala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Pudendal Neuralgia, Wallerian Degeneration, and Giant Axonal Neuropathy.

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

    St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

    736 Cambridge St, 
    Brighton, MA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elena Desillier is a Pain Medicine provider in Brighton, Massachusetts. Dr. Desillier is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Opioid Induced Constipation, Spinal Stenosis, and Herniated Disk.

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

    St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

    736 Cambridge St, 
    Brighton, MA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederic J Gerges is a Pain Medicine provider in Brighton, Massachusetts. Dr. J Gerges is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Facet Joint Syndrome, and Chronic Pain.

    Sait Ashina
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Neurology
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Neurology

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    1 Brookline Place, Suite 105, 
    Brookline, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sait Ashina is a Neurologist in Brookline, Massachusetts. Dr. Ashina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Headache, Tension Headache, Neuralgia, and Nerve Decompression.

    Devyani Misra
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Internal Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    One Brookline Place, Suite 230, 
    Brookline, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Devyani Misra is an Internal Medicine provider in Brookline, Massachusetts. Dr. Misra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Low Blood Pressure, Cerebellar Degeneration, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Knee Replacement.

    Carolina F. Valencia
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Internal Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    One Brookline Place, Suite 230, 
    Brookline, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Carolina Valencia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brookline, Massachusetts. Dr. Valencia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Daniel D. Vardeh
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Experienced in Chronic Pain

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Graham Headache Center

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 4H, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel D. Vardeh, MD is a physician of Pain Neurology and a board-certified neurologist as well as fellowship-trained and board-certified pain specialist. He completed his residency in neurology at the Harvard Neurology Residency Program of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital and his pain-fellowship in the Department of Anesthesia of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and holds an academic appointment at Harvard Medical School. He completed his doctoral and post-doctoral training focusing on molecular pain mechanisms at the University of Heidelberg, Germany  and at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston under the guidance of Clifford Woolf.His current research interest focuses on the translation from the science of pain in the lab to its application in clinical practice with the eventual goal to improve diagnosis and treatment of painful conditions.  Dr. Vardeh has published his work in renowned international journals including the Journal of Pain, the Journal of Neuroscience, the Journal of Clinical Investigation, and has presented at many international conferences.As the Neurology Director of the Pain Fellowship Program at the Brigham, he enjoys teaching residents and fellows. Dr. Vardeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Facet Joint Syndrome, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Migraine, and Neuralgia.

    Nathaniel Robbins
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Experienced in Chronic Pain

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Department Of Neurology

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 4I, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathaniel Robbins is a Neurologist in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Dr. Robbins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Peripheral Neuropathy, Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis, and Andersen-Tawil Syndrome.

    William R. Renthal
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Experienced in Chronic Pain

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Graham Headache Center

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 4H, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Renthal is the Director of Research at the John R. Graham Headache Center. He completed his MD, PhD and neurology residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and joined Brigham and Women’s Hospital for his final year of residency and postgraduate training in headache medicine.He is board certified in neurology and provides patients with comprehensive headache care including advanced diagnostics and personalized treatment plans, which may include behavioral/complementary therapy, medication and/or procedures (e.g. nerve blocks, Botox).In addition to clinical care, Dr. Renthal conducts neuroscience and genetics research. His laboratory is interested in the genetic and epigenetic mechanisms underlying migraine and chronic pain. He has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on his research. Dr. Renthal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Rett Syndrome, Migraine, Neuralgia, and Headache.

    Distinguished in Chronic Pain
    Pain Medicine | Psychiatry | Anesthesiology
    Distinguished in Chronic Pain
    Pain Medicine | Psychiatry | Anesthesiology

    Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

    1153 Centre St, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Issa is a Pain Medicine specialist and a Psychiatrist in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Dr. Issa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Facet Joint Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Chestnut Hill, MA?

    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 Chestnut Hill, MA?

    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 Chestnut Hill, MA?

    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 Chestnut Hill, MA?

    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 Chestnut Hill, MA?

    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 Chestnut Hill, MA?

    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 Chestnut Hill, MA?

    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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