Ask your regular doctor, if you have one, for a referral to a good pain specialist or pain clinic.
Ask family members, friends and co-workers who have suffered from pain for a recommendation.
Contact the largest local hospital or medical school in your area and ask if they have a pain team or know of a good local pain specialist or pain clinic.
If you are under a managed care program, call your representative or caseworker and ask for their list of approved pain specialists.
Call a local hospice, even though you may not need hospice care, and ask them to suggest doctors who are good at pain management.
Tip: Ask if the doctor belongs to any pain-related medical societies or has had special training or certification in pain medicine. Check the American Pain Foundation website or call us for information about professional organizations and certifying programs.
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