A member asked:

I found a pain specialist that i would like to go to. how would i be able to get an appointment with that doctor if i do not have a primary care?

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Dr. James Rotchford answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

It depends: Most pain specialists are in high demand so they want to limit their responsibilities and expertise to patients who can clearly benefit from their expertise. If you have a chronic pain problem all the more reason you have a primary care provider because with the stress of pain you are more likely to have other medical problems. I suggest you get a pcp regardless.

Answered 2/28/2016

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