Pain Management Doctors · Kentucky · October 2026
Best Pain Management Doctors in Kentucky (October 2026)
Dr. Justin Kruer ranks first with a score of 80.0: 4.9 stars from 421 Google reviews; 25 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Darryl Kaelin ranks second with a score of 74.9: 5.0 stars from 18 Google reviews; 35 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Camilo Castillo ranks third with a score of 74.5: 5.0 stars from 16 Google reviews; 30 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment.
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Justin Kruer, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 421 Google reviews
Score 80.0 · 25 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
- 2
Darryl Kaelin, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 18 Google reviews
Score 74.9 · 35 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
- 3
Camilo Castillo, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 16 Google reviews
Score 74.5 · 30 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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John Gormley, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 10 Google reviews
Score 72.7 · 35 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Sarah Wagers, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 34 Google reviews
Score 72.1 · 27 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Jeffrey Berg, MD
4.5 out of 5 · 35 Google reviews
Score 71.6 · 44 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Sushma Chandan, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 6 Google reviews
Score 71.5 · 51 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Laxmaiah Manchikanti, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 180 Google reviews
Score 71.2 · 53 years since medical school
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Steven Wunder, MD
4.4 out of 5 · 7 Google reviews
Score 70.3 · 46 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Anand Modadugu, MD
4.5 out of 5 · 49 Google reviews
Score 69.8 · 28 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
The same list as a table
| Rank | Doctor | City | Score | Rating | Reviews | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Kruer, MD | Erlanger | 80.0 | 4.9 | 421 | 25 |
| 2 | Darryl Kaelin, MD | Louisville | 74.9 | 5.0 | 18 | 35 |
| 3 | Camilo Castillo, MD | Louisville | 74.5 | 5.0 | 16 | 30 |
| 4 | John Gormley, MD | Louisville | 72.7 | 4.9 | 10 | 35 |
| 5 | Sarah Wagers, MD | Louisville | 72.1 | 4.8 | 34 | 27 |
| 6 | Jeffrey Berg, MD | Louisville | 71.6 | 4.5 | 35 | 44 |
| 7 | Sushma Chandan, MD | Louisville | 71.5 | 4.8 | 6 | 51 |
| 8 | Laxmaiah Manchikanti, MD | Paducah | 71.2 | 4.8 | 180 | 53 |
| 9 | Steven Wunder, MD | Crestview Hills | 70.3 | 4.4 | 7 | 46 |
| 10 | Anand Modadugu, MD | Winchester | 69.8 | 4.5 | 49 | 28 |
How we ranked
Ratings are weighted toward independent, third-party verified patient reviews. When a physician has them, 60% of the rating comes from patients surveyed by an independent third party (not chosen by the practice) and 40% from public, anonymous reviews such as Google. Anonymous reviews alone count for less, so a few posts can't carry a physician to the top. The score also weighs years since medical school and accepting Medicare assignment. Every physician here has a verified practice website and at least five patient reviews. No one can pay to change a rank. Read the full method.
Questions
Who is the highest-ranked pain management doctor in Kentucky?
Justin Kruer, MD in Erlanger, with a BestDocs score of 80.0 (4.9 stars from 421 Google reviews; 25 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment).
How many pain management doctors in Kentucky have online booking?
29 of the 40 ranked pain management doctors in Kentucky offer online booking on their practice website.
How are these pain management doctors ranked?
By the BestDocs score, which is weighted toward independent third-party verified patient reviews: patient rating (50 points; 60% independent verified reviews and 40% anonymous public reviews when both exist), years in practice (31.25) and verified credentials (18.75). Sponsored placements never change rank. The full method is on the methodology page.
Data as of October 2026. Sources: CMS NPPES, CMS Doctors and Clinicians file, Google business listings, practice websites. Ratings are Google ratings, shown as text and not marked up as reviews.