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 260 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. Patrick Pendavis Heksner
Dr. Mario Sánchez Franco
Dr. Itzel Escamilla
Dr. Paola Itandehui Moreno Jiménez
Dr. Xochitl Sánchez Cruz
Dr. Claudia Martínez
Dr. Daniel Arenas Zenteno
Dr. Salvador Ceron Gyves
Dr. Victor Manuel Mendoza Romero
Dr. Mayra Veronica Ruiz
Dr. Rosa Emilia Rivera Saldaña
Dr. Viviana Andrea Villar Herrera
Dr. Berenice Hernández Reyes
Dr. Nora de Montserrat Nuñez Villaseñor
Dr. Carlos Leyto Argandoña
Dr. Esmeralda Gonzalez
Dr. Ramses Hidalgo Lara
Dr. Bruce Elba García Maldonado
Dr. Jorge Eustaquio Avilés Mercado
Dr. Zaida Castro
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.