• Your pain specialist should be board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the American Board of Anesthesiology, or the American Board of Neurology.
  • Pain physicians should have also completed an accredited Pain Management fellowship.
  • Look for a provider who will listen carefully to your experiences with pain, know how to treat pain, and work with you to develop a pain management plan to reduce your pain.
  • A good pain specialist will also provide education about your pain and possible treatment options. Your pain specialist should also discuss the risks and benefits of each pain treatment option that is recommended.