What type of specialist should you see for sciatic nerve pain?

Your primary doctor: You should start by seeing your primary doctor. You may get better with physical therapy, medications, or heat and ice. Your doctor may order an MRI or other studies, and depending on those you might be referred to a neurosurgeon or neurologist.

Sciatica: Sciatica is a neuropathic pain due to nerve compression. The symptoms can vary. You can see your pcp for evaluation. He/she can refer to a pain specialist or neurologist as needed for additional evaluation.

Specialist: I would suggest seeing a pain/spine specialist to evaluate you further to evaluate what level and what can be done to treat you. There are interventional treatments besides medications and surgeries that might reduce or eliminate the pain altogether.