Spinal Cord Stimulation
A minimally invasive treatment that uses a small implanted device to send mild electrical pulses near the spinal cord, changing how pain signals reach the brain.
Chula Vista • San Diego County
Pain Management in Chula Vista
Your board-certified physician listens first, finds what is actually causing your pain, and builds your plan around the most advanced non-surgical options.
- No Referral Needed for Most Plans
- Coverage Verified Before Your Visit
- Regional Leaders in Treating Chronic Pain
Booking as a Veteran, Priority Scheduling Requested
- Chula Vista Clinic750 Medical Center Court, Suite 14
Chula Vista, CA 91911 - Office HoursMon–Thu 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am – 4:00 pm - Call Your Care Team(858) 571-3630
Not sure which treatment fits?
Take the 60-Second Treatment Finder
Answer a few quick questions to see which advanced treatment may fit your pain, then talk it through with a specialist at the Chula Vista Clinic.
- 1Tell Us Where It Hurts & What You've Tried
- 2See Your Closest Treatment Match
- 3Bring Your Results to Your Specialist Visit
Conditions we treat
Where Does It Hurt?
- Your Lower Back
- Your Neck
- Your Head & Migraines
- Your Knees
- Your Hips
- Your Shoulders
- Your Nerves & Neuropathy
- Your Joints & Arthritis
Advanced pain specialties
Your Treatment Options
Minimally invasive procedures that target the source of your pain. Your physician recommends what fits your diagnosis.
Radiofrequency Ablation
A minimally invasive, image-guided procedure that uses controlled heat to quiet small sensory nerves that carry chronic pain signals from a joint.
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
A minimally invasive treatment that places a thin lead near a specific nerve and uses mild electrical impulses to calm abnormal pain signals.
MILD Procedure
A minimally invasive lumbar decompression that removes small portions of thickened ligament through a tiny access point.
Epidural Steroid Injection
An outpatient, image-guided procedure that places anti-inflammatory medication near an irritated spinal nerve root.
PRP Injection Therapy
Uses a concentrated portion of your own blood, rich in platelets and growth factors, to support healing in an injured tendon, ligament or joint.
Your care team
Board-Certified Pain Physicians
California Pain Consultants physicians care for patients across our four San Diego County clinics.
What patients say
4.5★ on Google from 1,500+ Reviews
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Dr. J. Kaplan for his exceptional skill, precision, and dedication to my care. He was able to successfully place the needle in an extremely tight and difficult area around my vertebrae, which had become fused…
Both the doctor and his assistant were very calming, answered all my questions and made me feel comfortable. I have only had positive experiences during my various visits. Everyone seems committed to understanding the source of my pain and finding the correct…
Derek PA was great. I was nervous to go in and see another pain Dr and have to explain my entire history. He quickly understood me and help me to relax. He is knowledgeable and caring!!
Insurance
We Accept Most Insurances
Coverage varies by individual plan and treatment. Our team confirms your specific benefits before you’re seen.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Medicare
- TriCare
- UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
- Health Net
- CHG
- Health Excel
- IHP
- SCMG
- SRS
- Primary Care Associates
Don’t See Your Plan?
Insurance networks change regularly. Call us and we’ll check your plan in a few minutes.
Your questions
Before Your First Visit
Where is the Chula Vista Clinic?
750 Medical Center Court, Suite 14, Chula Vista, CA 91911. Office hours are Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, and Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Do I need a referral?
Most plans we work with don’t require a referral to see us. Some HMO plans do. When you book, our team checks your plan’s rules and tells you exactly what’s needed.
Do you take Medicare?
Yes. We welcome Medicare patients at all four San Diego clinics, and Medicare broadly covers medically necessary pain management including consultations and image-guided injections.
Are procedures like epidurals and nerve ablation covered?
These are widely covered when medically indicated, typically after a physician’s evaluation documents the need. We verify procedure coverage before anything is scheduled.
What if my plan isn’t listed?
Call us at (858) 571-3630. Insurance networks change regularly, and our team can check your specific plan in a few minutes.
Your Relief Starts with One Request
Request your appointment in two quick steps. Your care team calls you to confirm a time at the Chula Vista Clinic.
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