Facial Pain
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Facial pain covers any discomfort felt in the region of the face. It can have very diverse origins, from the nerves and muscles to structures such as the sinuses, the teeth, or the jaw joint.
Features that help characterize it: The pain may be constant or occur in episodes, be felt in one spot or spread, and it is sometimes triggered by certain movements or stimuli.
Which specialist treats it? When the pain is persistent or hard to control, the pain management specialist and the anesthesiologist can help guide its evaluation.
When to seek care? If facial pain lasts, intensifies, or interferes with your daily life, it is advisable to have a professional evaluate it to identify its cause.
Data on 281 doctors who treat facial pain
Which specialist treats facial pain?
Facial pain is evaluated and treated by a pain-management anesthesiologist or a pain medicine specialist. If you have persistent or severe facial pain, see one of these specialists for evaluation. You can find these specialists near you through our directory.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in facial pain
Dr. Elizabeth Maldonado Espinosa
Dr. Abraham Alejandro Figueroa Aguilar
Dr. Lesly Valencia Rosas
Dr. Mareli Vázquez Barreto
Dr. Horacio Vázquez Morales
Dr. Daniel Genesis Pérez Hernández
Dr. Rafael Domínguez Pérez
Dr. Guillermo Ley Hurtado
Dr. Adriana Moncada Sánchez
Dr. Mónica Meléndez Ramírez
Dr. Martin zt
Dr. Rocío A. Alcántara Muñoz
Dr. Alejandra Miranda Méndez
Dr. Yolitzi Guadalupe Herrera Rodríguez
Dr. Erik Canseco Gonzalez
Dr. Óscar Guerra
Dr. Aureliano Lopez Arroyo
Dr. Luis Carlos Delgado Márquez
Dr. Asunción José Longino Gómez
Dr. Jesús Gilberto Rodríguez Erives
Frequently asked questions
What is facial pain?
Facial pain covers any discomfort felt in the region of the face. It can have very diverse origins, from the nerves and muscles to structures such as the sinuses, the teeth, or the jaw joint.
Which doctor treats facial pain?
Facial pain is evaluated and treated by a pain-management anesthesiologist or a pain medicine specialist. If you have persistent or severe facial pain, see one of these specialists for evaluation. You can find these specialists near you through our directory.