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There are 38 Pain Medicine Specialists in Anchorage, AK and 47% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Popular hospitals in the area include Alaska Regional Hospital, Alaska Native Medical Center and Central Peninsula General Hospital.
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38 Results for Pain Medicine near Anchorage, AK
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Photo: Dr. Joshua Elkin, MD

Dr. Joshua Elkin, MD

Pain Medicine
5.0 (1)
Accepting new patients
2.4 mi
Tel: (907) 268-2545
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
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On staff at Alaska Regional Hospital
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Photo: Dr. Nichelle Renk, MD

Dr. Nichelle Renk, MD

Pain Medicine
4.8 (45)
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience
Offers telehealth
5.5 mi
Tel: (907) 268-2545
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
Phone Icon (907) 268-2545
On staff at Alaska Regional Hospital
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Photo: Dr. Willy Gama, MD

Dr. Willy Gama, MD

Pain Medicine
0
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
2.4 mi
Tel: (907) 268-2545
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
Phone Icon (907) 268-2545
On staff at Alaska Regional Hospital
Photo: Dr. Luke Liu, MD

Dr. Luke Liu, MD

Pain Medicine
4.8 (22)
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience
Offers telehealth
1.1 mi
Tel: (888) 217-1260
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(888) 217-1260
On staff at Alaska Regional Hospital
Photo: Dr. Nichelle Renk, MD

Dr. Nichelle Renk, MD

Pain Medicine
4.8 (45)
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience
Offers telehealth
5.5 mi
Tel: (833) 887-9880
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(833) 887-9880
On staff at Alaska Regional Hospital
Photo: Dr. Terry Pexton, DO

Dr. Terry Pexton, DO

Pain Medicine
5.0 (11)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
1.1 mi
Tel: (907) 931-5007
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(907) 931-5007
On staff at Alaska Regional Hospital
Photo: Dr. Erik Olson, DO

Dr. Erik Olson, DO

Pain Medicine
4.0 (7)
Accepting new patients
2.5 mi
Tel: (907) 931-5127
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Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(907) 931-5127
On staff at Alaska Regional Hospital
Photo: Dr. Christopher Gay, MD

Dr. Christopher Gay, MD

Pain Medicine
4.2 (19)
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience
Offers telehealth
2.5 mi
Tel: (888) 217-3109
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(888) 217-3109
On staff at Alaska Regional Hospital
Photo: Dr. Alfred Lonser, MD

Dr. Alfred Lonser, MD

Pain Medicine
3.2 (11)
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
Offers telehealth
2.4 mi
Tel: (888) 217-3720
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Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(888) 217-3720
On staff at Alaska Regional Hospital
Photo: Dr. Oluwasola Olamikan, MD

Dr. Oluwasola Olamikan, MD

Pain Medicine
3.7 (9)
Accepting new patients
5.4 mi
Tel: (907) 931-5009
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Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(907) 931-5009
On staff at Alaska Regional Hospital
Photo: Dr. Steven Johnson, MD

Dr. Steven Johnson, MD

Pain Medicine
3.6 (14)
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
1.0 mi
Tel: (888) 217-3608
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(888) 217-3608
On staff at Alaska Regional Hospital
Photo: Dr. Jann Urban, MD

Dr. Jann Urban, MD

Anesthesiology
3.7 (12)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
2.5 mi
Tel: (888) 217-2989
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(888) 217-2989
On staff at Alaska Regional Hospital
Photo: Dr. Lawrence Kropp, MD

Dr. Lawrence Kropp, MD

Pain Medicine
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Offers telehealth
1.0 mi
Tel: (888) 217-5075
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(888) 217-5075
On staff at Alaska Regional Hospital
Photo: Dr. Joshua Elkin, MD

Dr. Joshua Elkin, MD

Pain Medicine
5.0 (1)
Accepting new patients
2.4 mi
Tel: (888) 714-3616
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(888) 714-3616
On staff at Alaska Regional Hospital
Photo: Dr. Shamsideen Musa, MD

Dr. Shamsideen Musa, MD

Pain Medicine
4.0 (4)
Accepting new patients
6 years of experience
Offers telehealth
2.7 mi
Tel: (888) 217-5205
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(888) 217-5205
On staff at Alaska Regional Hospital
Photo: Dr. Willy Gama, MD

Dr. Willy Gama, MD

Pain Medicine
0
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
2.4 mi
Tel: (888) 216-4472
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(888) 216-4472
On staff at Alaska Regional Hospital
Photo: Dr. Benjamin Ekstrom, MD

Dr. Benjamin Ekstrom, MD

Pain Medicine
0
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience
1.1 mi
Tel: (888) 716-2673
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(888) 716-2673
On staff at Alaska Regional Hospital

Healthcare at a Glance in Anchorage, AK

Residents of Anchorage have several healthcare facilities available to them, including Providence — the region’s most established healthcare system. Children’s Hospital at Providence Alaska Medical Center is Anchorage’s only dedicated children’s hospital. The Anchorage VA Medical Center is Alaska’s primary veteran’s care facility in the area and has six community-based outpatient clinics throughout the region’s neighboring cities.

Anchorage’s Top-Rated Facilities

U.S. News marks Providence Alaska Medical Center as high performing in one adult specialty and 6 conditions & procedures, including:

  • heart attack
  • heart failure
  • kidney failure

Alaska Native Medical Center is a 173-bed hospital and level-2 trauma center. U.S. News rates Alaska Native Medical Center as high performing in three procedures and conditions, including:

  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • heart failure
  • pneumonia
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Pain Management Frequently Asked Questions

What is a pain management specialist?

Pain medicine specialists, also known as pain management doctors, specialize in diagnosing and treating pain. These physicians undergo additional training to help individuals whose chronic pain is often difficult to diagnose and may require ongoing treatment using a variety of therapies.

What conditions do pain medicine specialists treat?

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The types of conditions managed by pain medicine specialists fall into three main groups: direct tissue injury, nerve injury, and a combination of tissue and nerve injury.

  • Direct tissue injuries. These are caused by tissue damage, as with the chronic pain of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, where the wear and tear of the joints are common.
  • Nerve damage or nervous system disorders. These can cause pain and typically occur after a stroke, spinal cord injury, and some conditions like multiple sclerosis and diabetes.
  • Mixed pain disorders. These can occur when there’s damage to your neck and spine, or with certain cancers.

What procedures do pain medicine specialists perform?

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Pain medicine specialists perform various procedures, such as X-rays, to diagnose and provide ongoing treatment for your pain management. Pain medicine specialists also rely on a combination of nonsurgical therapies to improve your quality of life, including:

Sometimes, treatment involves the use of medications. Depending on your need, your pain medicine specialist will also coordinate their treatment with the other physicians you may be seeing.

When should I contact a pain medicine specialist?

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You may want to speak with a pain medicine specialist if you’re experiencing chronic pain that does not go away with rest or after using pain medications. Some examples of chronic pain include:

What can I expect from my first pain medicine specialist appointment?

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During your first pain medicine specialist appointment, your physician will ask you questions about your symptoms and level of pain. They may also ask for your past medical records, a list of any medications you take, and previous diagnostic tests you had performed.

Your physician will also conduct a physical exam. Typically, your physician will provide information about your pain’s source, provide lifestyle counseling, and recommend a combination of therapies to help treat your pain.

Some common questions your pain medicine specialist may ask include:

  • Where is the source of your pain?
  • Can you describe your pain (sharp, burning, dull, aching, tinging)?
  • How often do you feel pain?
  • What activities make the pain better or worse?
  • Are there any other symptoms you’ve noticed with your pain?

What questions should I ask my pain medicine specialist?

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It’s important that you prepare for your appointment with your pain medicine specialist. Part of preparing includes starting a pain journal, which is a way to track your pain. Write down the times when your pain occurs, how intense it feels, where you feel it, and what type of pain you’re experiencing.

In addition to keeping a pain journal, you might want to prepare a list of questions to ask your specialist. To help you get started, we’ve created a list of good questions to ask:

  • What training do you have in pain diagnosis and management?
  • What kinds of diagnostic tests do you recommend?
  • What are my treatment options?
  • Are there treatment options that do not include medications?
  • Will you work alongside the other physicians who’re providing my care?
  • What happens next if treatment does not work?
  • How long should I expect to receive this treatment?
  • Are there lifestyle changes I can make to help manage my pain?
  • Are there any supplements you recommend to improve my condition?

You may use these questions as a starting point, but feel free to add your own. A good practice is to also ask for additional information and take notes during your appointment.

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