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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 Graduate Medical Education

Residency

  • Anesthesiology, UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Internship

  • Anesthesiology, UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Degree

  • MD, Columbia University

My expertise

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    Average rating

    4.8
    4.8 out of 5 Stars
    81 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 21, 2025

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

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 10, 2025

      I love Dr. Su he is an amazing, wonderful Dr. He listened to all of my problems he explains them so that I understand what is going on and what will happen next to help with the problem he makes sure that I understand the procedure he will perform, and he makes sure that I understand the follow up care and appointment. Thank You!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      September 26, 2025

      Doctor was very informative. Doctor did not rush through the appointment.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 23, 2025

      Good

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 27, 2025

      Good

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 25, 2025

      Dr. Su took time to explain to us what was going on with my condition. Gave me options on what to do next. We spent a long time talking about what to do next and gave me encouraging advice about my concerns

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