The 20 Best Chronic Pain Doctors Near Me in st louis, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 149 doctor with experience in Chronic Pain near st louis, MO. Of these, 127 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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149 providers found
    Distinguished in Chronic Pain
    Pain Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Pain
    Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Swarm is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Swarm 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 Acute Pain, Sciatica, Chronic Pain, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Swarm is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    4950 Childrens Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Melvin Blanchard is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Blanchard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension. Dr. Blanchard is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bakul Dave is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Dave is rated as a Distinguished 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 Chronic Pain, Invertebral Disc Disease, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

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

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rajiv Shah is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Shah 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, Sciatica, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Neuralgia. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Hematology Oncology Group Inc

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 14C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Bottros is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Bottros is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Acute Pain, Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, and Wallerian Degeneration.

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

    University Hematology Oncology Group Inc

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 14C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lesley Rao is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Rao is rated as a Distinguished 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 Chronic Pain, Acute Pain, Sciatica, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Referral may be required

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1100 Virginia Ave, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Drymalski is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Drymalski 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, Cervical Spondylosis, Sciatica, and Invertebral Disc Disease. Dr. Drymalski is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Dr. Drymalski is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Dialysis At SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

    3691 Rutger St, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tim Baker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Baker 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 Lung Metastases, Vitamin D Deficiency, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St Louis Comp Neighborhood HLTH Ctr

    5471 Dr Martin Luther King Dr, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Spearman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Spearman 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 Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Spearman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Referral may be required

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., First Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peyton Murin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Murin 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 Chronic Pain, Neuralgia, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Thymectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    General Surgery | Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    General Surgery | Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Philippe Mercier is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mercier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pica, Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Microvascular Decompression, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Mercier is board certified in Missouri State Board Of Registration , Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons Of Canada, Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation . Dr. Mercier is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Washington University School Of Medicine

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Santiago is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Santiago is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Sciatica, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Santiago is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    St. Louis Children's Hospital

    1 Childrens Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jacob Aubuchon is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Aubuchon 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 Chronic Pain, Acute Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Central Pain Syndrome. Dr. Aubuchon is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lara Crock is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Crock 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 Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Acute Pain, Chronic Pain, Tubal Ligation, and Tenotomy. Dr. Crock is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1 Childrens Pl Ste 3S34, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jie Li is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Li is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. She is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Newborn Head Molding, Cerebral Hypoxia, Hypertension, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required
    1201 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Barrett is an Anesthesiologist and a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Barrett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Central Pain Syndrome. Dr. Barrett is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Anesthesiology , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Missouri State Board Of Registration, American Board Of Anesthesiology , and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Barrett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Referral required

    St Louis University Hospital

    1201 S Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jafar Kafaie is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kafaie 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 Peripheral Neuropathy, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Dr. Kafaie is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Family Care Health Centers

    4352 Manchester Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heidi Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Diabetic Neuropathy, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Office

    100 N 8th St Ste 232, 
    East Saint Louis, IL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Magner-Ii is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in East Saint Louis, Illinois. Dr. Magner-Ii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Referral may be required

    The Rehabilitation Institute Of St. Louis

    4455 Duncan Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carol Crooks is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Crooks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain.

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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 st louis, MO?

    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 st louis, MO?

    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 st louis, MO?

    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 st louis, MO?

    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 st louis, MO?

    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 st louis, MO?

    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 st louis, MO?

    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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