52 Pain Medicine Specialists Found in Independence, MO

We found 52 Pain Medicine Specialists available in Independence, MO with an average 4 stars across 539 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 34 Pain Medicine Specialists listed are accepting new patients and 32 accept Medicare.

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Dr. Shalaunda K Gray, MD

Other
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
INDEPENDENCE, MO1.7 mi
"She is excellent! Someone who actually listened to me." View Profile

Dr. Logan Kratt, MD

Other
23 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
Dr. Logan Kratt, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO. He has 23 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Katrina Dawn Powers, MD

Other
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
Dr. Katrina Dawn Powers, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO. She has 32 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Allison L Medlin, MD

Other
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
INDEPENDENCE, MO1.7 mi
Dr. Allison L Medlin, MD is a health care provider primarily located in INDEPENDENCE, MO. She has 18 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Lawrence M Gibbs, MD

Other
17 years exp
Accepting New Patients
INDEPENDENCE, MO1.7 mi
Dr. Lawrence M Gibbs, MD is a health care provider primarily located in INDEPENDENCE, MO. He has 17 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Howard Alan Aks, MD

Anesthesiology
44 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO5.2 mi
"Dr. Aks really listened and he was very kind. I was not rushed, he did a thorough exam, and was gentle. His treatment plan was explained in a way I could totally understand." View Profile

Dr. Thomas Patrick Laughlin, MD

Anesthesiology
44 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO3.4 mi
Dr. Thomas Patrick Laughlin, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with other offices in Belton, MO and Independence, MO(and 13 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Atef F Israel, MD

Pain Medicine
49 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO3.4 mi
"For years I've been trying to find a Doctor who understands Chronic pain and nerve pain." View Profile

Dr. Tisha D Anyanike, MD

Other
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
INDEPENDENCE, MO1.7 mi
Dr. Tisha D Anyanike, MD is a health care provider primarily located in INDEPENDENCE, MO. She has 24 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Michelle S Eaton, PAC

Other
Accepting New Patients
INDEPENDENCE, MO1.7 mi
Dr. Michelle S Eaton, PAC is a health care provider primarily located in INDEPENDENCE, MO. View Profile

Carol A Harrington, APRN

Other
Accepting New Patients
INDEPENDENCE, MO1.7 mi
Carol A Harrington, APRN is a health care provider primarily located in INDEPENDENCE, MO. View Profile

Candice Michelle Mcgowan, APRN

Other
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
Candice Michelle Mcgowan, APRN is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO. View Profile

Thuytien Thi Le, APRN

Other
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
Thuytien Thi Le, APRN is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO. View Profile

Rutendo Patricia Kamudzandu, APRN

Other
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
Rutendo Patricia Kamudzandu, APRN is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO. View Profile

Dr. Dan L Hancock, MD

Pain Medicine
50 years exp
Independence, MO4.3 mi
"I am a healthcare professional. I have suffered with Chronic back pain and bulging disks in my lower spine and neck for several years." View Profile

Dr. Nicholas Kenneth Donohue

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
9 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
Dr. Nicholas Kenneth Donohue is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with other offices in Independence, MO and Leawood, KS(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Dwayne E Jones, MD

Anesthesiology
39 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO8.9 mi
"Firstly, Dr. Jones is Number One in my book. Seriously! He sees me as a Person and not a $. He is extremely caring and compassionate." View Profile

Dr. Patrick David Griffith, MD

Anesthesiology
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO8.9 mi
"He is the best and does everything he needs to do to help with your pain. His nurse practitioner is great as well" View Profile

Dr. Anthony J Healy, MD

Other
19 years exp
Accepting New Patients
KANSAS CITY, MO7.7 mi
Dr. Anthony J Healy, MD is a health care provider primarily located in KANSAS CITY, MO. He has 19 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Jarron Tilghman

Pain Medicine
17 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Blue Springs, MO9.4 mi
Dr. Jarron Tilghman is a health care provider primarily located in Blue Springs, MO, with another office in Lees Summit, MO. They have 17 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Sean Ray Clinefelter, MD

Anesthesiology
26 years exp
Accepting New Patients
North Kansas City, MO9.0 mi
Dr. Sean Ray Clinefelter, MD is a health care provider primarily located in North Kansas City, MO, with another office in Kansas City, MO. He has 26 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Muhammad Ishaq Farhan, MD

Psychiatry
24 years exp
Kansas City, MO8.5 mi
Dr. Muhammad Ishaq Farhan, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with another office in Kansas City, MO. He has 24 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. HILL PRO-MOTION PHYSICAL THERAPY

Physical Therapy
Accepting New Patients
Lees Summit, MO6.8 mi
Dr. HILL PRO-MOTION PHYSICAL THERAPY is a health care provider primarily located in Lees Summit, MO. View Profile

Poovizhi Selvi Velmurugan, APRN

Other
Accepting New Patients
KANSAS CITY, MO7.7 mi
Poovizhi Selvi Velmurugan, APRN is a health care provider primarily located in KANSAS CITY, MO. View Profile

Dr. Steven Dee Waldman, MD

Pain Medicine
49 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.5 mi
"Excellent in all regards!" View Profile

Dr. Paul Matthew Doskey, MD

Anesthesiology
30 years exp
Blue Springs, MO8.8 mi
"This is my dr.Doskey, his one Great doctor.I was refer. by my medical Dr. R. Ahoto , of St. Lukes.He spend time with me, answers all my questions.Very kind an caring doctor." View Profile

Dr. Edward Joseph Hauptmann, MD

Anesthesiology
36 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.5 mi
"Great bedside manner and beautiful eyes" View Profile

Valerie D Helm, APRN

Other
Accepting New Patients
Gladstone, MO10.0 mi
Valerie D Helm, APRN is a health care provider primarily located in Gladstone, MO. View Profile

Dr. Marc Barry Hahn, DO

Anesthesiology
42 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.5 mi
Dr. Marc Barry Hahn, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with another office in Kansas City, MO. He has 42 years of experience. View Profile

Alexander Orlando Richard Urzua

Addiction Medicine
67 years exp
Accepting New Patients
KANSAS CITY, MO4.3 mi
Alexander Orlando Richard Urzua is a health care provider primarily located in KANSAS CITY, MO, with other offices in COLUMBUS, OH and Greenville, NC(and 2052 other locations).

Dr. Jeffrey Michael Foster, DO

Pain Medicine
12 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Lees Summit, MO7.1 mi
Dr. Jeffrey Michael Foster, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Lees Summit, MO, with other offices in Leawood, KS and Lees Summit, MO(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Danish Zaidi

Anesthesiology
9 years exp
Accepting New Patients
North Kansas City, MO9.0 mi
"I was very impressed with Dr. Zaidi. He took his time explaining my condition and was open to questions. I appreciated his sincere and down-to-earth interaction with me." View Profile

Dr. Sonali Agarwal, MD

Anesthesiology
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO9.5 mi
Dr. Sonali Agarwal, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, MO(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Armand Nicolas Morel

Anesthesiology
15 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Armand Nicolas Morel is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, MO. He has 15 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Emily Louise Riegel, MD

Internal Medicine
20 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Emily Louise Riegel, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Kansas City, KS and Kansas City, MO(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Sherry Lynn Frank

Nurse Practitioner
Lees Summit, MO7.1 mi
Sherry Lynn Frank is a health care provider primarily located in Lees Summit, MO. Her specialties include Pain Medicine, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Dr. Paras Pravin Shah, MD

Pain Medicine
33 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO7.3 mi
Dr. Paras Pravin Shah, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Kansas City, MO and Parsons, KS(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Jacob Hollingshead Erickson, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
13 years exp
Kansas City, MO7.3 mi
Dr. Jacob Hollingshead Erickson, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with another office in San Antonio, TX. He has 13 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Mary Elizabeth Thomas, MD

Anesthesiology
39 years exp
North Kansas City, MO9.0 mi
Dr. Mary Elizabeth Thomas, MD is a health care provider primarily located in North Kansas City, MO, with another office in Kansas City, MO. She has 39 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Adrian Mark Salazar, DO

Family Medicine
14 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO8.5 mi
Dr. Adrian Mark Salazar, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Danville, PA and Leawood, KS(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Cheryl Muro

Nurse Practitioner
Kansas City, MO8.5 mi
Cheryl Muro is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO. Her specialties include Pain Medicine, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Dr. Ifunanya Ejikeme

Pain Medicine
3 years exp
Kansas City, MO8.7 mi
Dr. Ifunanya Ejikeme is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Omaha, NE and Bellevue, NE(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Hirsch Kumar Srivastava

Psychiatry
6 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO9.4 mi
Dr. Hirsch Kumar Srivastava is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in New York, NY and Kansas City, MO(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Morgan Elizabeth Gonder

Pain Medicine
8 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Lees Summit, MO9.5 mi
Dr. Morgan Elizabeth Gonder is a health care provider primarily located in Lees Summit, MO, with other offices in KANSAS CITY, KS and Kansas City, KS(and 7 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Parth Patel

Pain Medicine
Kansas City, MO9.5 mi
Dr. Parth Patel is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO. His specialties include Pain Medicine. View Profile

Dr. Gowthamram Rajaprabhakaran

Anesthesiology
Kansas City, MO9.5 mi
Dr. Gowthamram Rajaprabhakaran is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, MO. View Profile

Spencer M Ashby

Nurse Practitioner
Kansas City, MO9.5 mi
Spencer M Ashby is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO. Her specialties include Pain Medicine, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Dr. Susan Simmons Opper, MD

Anesthesiology
43 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.5 mi
Dr. Susan Simmons Opper, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Overland Park, KS and Kansas City, MO(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Fei Cao

Psychiatry
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO9.5 mi
Dr. Fei Cao is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, MO(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Melissa Beth Wheeler, MD

Anesthesiology
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Melissa Beth Wheeler, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Overland Park, KS and Overland Park, KS(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Motaz Issam Mahmoud Awad, MD

Anesthesiology
12 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Motaz Issam Mahmoud Awad, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Cincinnati, OH and Lexington, KY(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Breana Barron

Nurse Practitioner
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Breana Barron is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with another office in Kansas City, MO. Her specialties include Pain Medicine, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

What is a Pain Medicine Specialist and How Can They Help You?

A pain specialist diagnoses and manages acute and chronic pain syndromes. These physicians use multidisciplinary approaches addressing physical, emotional, and functional dimensions of pain.

Pain medicine specialists complete medical school, primary residency training (anesthesiology, physical medicine, or neurology), and a one-year pain medicine fellowship covering interventional techniques, medication management, and integrative pain strategies.

A Pain Medicine Doctor's clinical work includes:

  • Concentrates on pain mechanisms, persistent pain conditions, and quality of life impact
  • Assesses pain presentations, conducts examinations, orders investigations, formulates comprehensive pain treatment plans
  • Manages persistent spinal pain, nerve pain, oncologic pain, widespread pain syndromes, regional pain syndrome, and headache disorders
  • Uses interventional techniques (epidural injections, neural blockade), pharmacotherapy, physical rehabilitation, behavioral interventions, and implantable neuromodulation
  • Alternative names: pain management physician, interventional pain specialist, MD, DO

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for a Pain Medicine Specialist in Independence who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only Pain Medicine Specialists in Independence who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find Pain Medicine Specialists in Independence who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Pain Medicine Specialists providing telehealth services in Independence. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated Pain Medicine Specialists in Independence?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing Pain Medicine Specialists, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with a Pain Medicine Specialist in Independence?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Independence. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which Pain Medicine Specialists in Independence have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Independence. This helps you find a Pain Medicine Specialist that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Pain Medicine Specialists in Independence without calling?
Search for Pain Medicine Specialists who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate a Pain Medicine Specialist in Independence with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Pain Medicine Specialists in Independence. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with a Pain Medicine Specialist in Independence?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right Pain Medicine Specialist.
How can I locate a Pain Medicine Specialist in Independence who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for Pain Medicine Specialists. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for a Pain Medicine Specialist in Independence who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where Pain Medicine Specialists practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find Pain Medicine Specialists who work there.

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