Finding Good Doctors

Finding the right physician who is the right fit can require many "interviews." Don't be afraid to "just say no" if the doctor you see isn't a good fit. Above all, don't give up. The right doctor is out there. Like the fairy-tale princess, you may have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince/princess.

Personal referrals are often the best way to find a good doctor. If you belong to a support group, ask people in it. Ask if you can use their name when you call for an appointment.

A Warning Guide to Clinics - Put together by physicians. Good reading and advice on choosing a doctor.

Lists of Pain Clinics and Doctors

WebMD - Lists over 500,000 physicians who specialize in chronic pain, spinal cord injury, various health management organizations, state medical boards, and other criteria.

Pain Clinics - List of pain clinics by state. Huge resource of pain doctors and specialists.

NACPAC - The North American Chronic Pain Association of American clinics.

Open Directory - Largest human-edited directory of doctors and pain clinics on the Internet.

Pain Care - Brief but thorough list of pain doctors and clinics.