Paul P. Su

Dr. Paul P. Su

Pain Medicine
520 Illinois St., 
San Francisco, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
520 Illinois St., 
San Francisco, CA 

Overview

Dr. Paul Su is a pain medicine physician and anesthesiologist who cares for patients with various pain conditions. Keeping each patient's needs and goals in mind, he tailors a comprehensive treatment plan that integrates physical rehabilitation, medication optimization, complementary medicine therapies, pain psychology and pain-relieving procedures. Su studies nervous system changes that occur after injury to better understand why neuropathic pain (nerve pain) occurs, with the goal of developing new treatments for chronic pain. Su earned his medical degree at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed a residency in anesthesiology and a fellowship in pain medicine at UCSF.

His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Chronic Pain, Central Pain Syndrome, and Neuralgia.

Dr. Su is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine and American Board Of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Su is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pain Medicine

Licenses

Anesthesiology in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine
American Board Of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology

Fellowships

UCSF Graduate Medical Education, Pain Management

Hospital Affiliations

Ucsf Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Center for Pain Medicine
520 Illinois St., San Francisco, CA 94158

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Paul P. Su

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Paul P. Su?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Paul P. Su by calling their office at 415-885-3552. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Paul P. Su a top-rated expert for Acute Pain?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Paul P. Su is classified as an Experienced expert for Acute Pain, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Paul P. Su specialize in?

While Dr. Paul P. Su is a Pain Medicine, they have specific expertise in Acute Pain, Chronic Pain, and Central Pain Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pain Medicine.

Does Dr. Paul P. Su participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Paul P. Su has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Pain. You can view a list of Dr. Paul P. Su's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Paul P. Su accept my insurance?

Dr. Paul P. Su accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-885-3552 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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