Dr. Anthony Dragovich, M.D., is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician. He earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency in anesthesiology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He further specialized with pain medicine fellowships at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Dr. Anthony Dragovich, M.D., is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician. He earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency in anesthesiology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He further specialized with pain medicine fellowships at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician Dr. Anthony Dragovich, M.D., is dedicated to relieving suffering through the use of cutting-edge technology and medication management, and empowering patients with information about the foundations of a healthy life: nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management. He offers his expertise in placing implantable devices and using ultrasound-guided procedures at Blue Ridge Pain & Spine Associates in Roanoke, Salem, and Christiansburg, Virginia.
Having grown up in Illinois, Dr. Dragovich earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Chicago, where he graduated with honors and was a four-year varsity football letterman. He went on to complete his medical degree at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and was commissioned as a captain in the Army after graduation.
In his 13 years of military service, Dr. Dragovich served as an Army flight surgeon, built the Fort Bragg, North Carolina, pain clinic into the second-largest in the Department of Defense, held numerous leadership positions, and finished with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He also served a six-month tour in Iraq as a trauma anesthesiologist and pain medicine consultant, which he still considers to be his greatest professional accomplishment.
Dr. Dragovich completed his residency in anesthesiology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and his pain medicine fellowships at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He works continuously to expand his knowledge of pain medicine and has authored many peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters.
When he isn’t working with patients, Dr. Dragovich enjoys spending time with his wife and five busy children. He’s happy to call Roanoke home and looks forward to serving his community at Blue Ridge Pain & Spine Associates.

Dr. Dragovich is an excellent physician who truly cares about his patients. He is a kind person who is extremely knowledgeable and professional.
Dr. Dragovich is very understanding and willing to listen. He is gentle as he can be during procedures. I am happy to have him as my pain management doctor. I would recommend Dr. Dragovich to anyone needing pain management care.
Always greets you with a smile,super respectful.just an all around pleasant person
Dr Dragovich is always so kind and considerate. I know that he will always ask how I am and truly be concerned with my answer. I feel that he truly tries to help me alleviate my pain giving me suggestions of what he can do
Very good manners and willing to talk and answer questions. You don’t feel rushed when you’re in the office with him.
Wonderful Doctor. Very polite and caring. Also very knowledgeable. He actually listens to you and doesn't act like you're wasting his time like most doctors do. He addresses your concerns and problems and actually does something to solve them. Best doctor my father has been to in many years. I highly recommend him to anyone suffering from chronic pain.
He started off nice, but as soon as I told him the only way I had any quality of life was by medication he became rude. He made me feel very bad about myself, kept telling me how old I was and that I needed a plan because of my age. When I had a plan, but my plan didn't fix my problem but made it worse. His suggestions are not something I can even do if I don't have a medication to take. I don't see how he can tell me how I can feel if he isn't in my body feeling the pain I feel in a daily basis. He needs a better "bedside manner" with patients.
I always write a four to leave room for improvement doctor Dragovich help me through I was very nervous and before I knew it he was done very nice god bless him and his family
Great doctor
Very attentive, concerned, & figures out ways to meet your own personal needs to help. Nice guy