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Paul Su, MD

Pain Medicine
Pain Medicine Mission Bay
415-885-7246
Portrait of Paul Su
Portrait of Paul Su
ucsf logo

Paul Su, MD

Pain Medicine
Pain Medicine Mission Bay
415-885-7246

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About me

Dr. Paul Su is a pain medicine physician and anesthesiologist who cares for patients with various pain conditions. Keeping each patient's needs and goals in mind, he tailors a comprehensive treatment plan that integrates physical rehabilitation, medication optimization, complementary medicine therapies, pain psychology and pain-relieving procedures.

Su studies nervous system changes that occur after injury to better understand why neuropathic pain (nerve pain) occurs, with the goal of developing new treatments for chronic pain.

Su earned his medical degree at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed a residency in anesthesiology and a fellowship in pain medicine at UCSF.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Pain Medicine, American Board of Anesthesiology
  • Anesthesiology, American Board of Anesthesiology

Fellowship

  • Pain Management, UCSF School of Medicine -GME

Residency

  • Anesthesiology, UCSF School of Medicine -GME

Internship

  • Anesthesiology, UCSF School of Medicine -GME

Degree

  • MD, Columbia University

Academic title

  • Health Sciences Clinical Professor

My expertise

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    Average rating

    4.8
    4.8 out of 5 Stars
    89 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 21, 2026

      Dr. Su and his team were fantastic in every way!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 21, 2026

      I've had Dr Su has my pain management doctor for many years and appreciate his unflappable nature

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 18, 2026

      Dr. Su is the best he is so understanding considerate and your needs he makes sure you understand him and the process of getting better. Dr. Su is very compassionate and understanding of the care of your health and safety and will make sure that you understand the process of your treatment and health care. Thank You Dr. Su for everything that you do for me and my health.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 12, 2026

      Wish Dr Su had more time to speak with me

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 7, 2026

      All three doctors were very caring and listened to me. Dr. Su also provided excellent explanations.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 21, 2025

      I really appreciate the appointment- I have a plan and a few possibilities to move forward.

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