Dontese Nicholson, MD

National Spine & Pain Centers

Anesthesiology, Interventional Pain Medicine, Pain Management

Bel Air, Germantown

Most recent review: 3 days ago New
4.9
95 Ratings
43 Comments

Dr. Nicholson, M.D., earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate and completed an anesthesiology residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University. He then finished an interventional pain fellowship at Stanford University Medical Center. With a unique background as a pharmaceutical scientist, he joined National Spine & Pain Centers in 2012. Dr. Nicholson employs an empathic, multidisciplinary approach, utilizing advanced procedures and optimized pharmacotherapy to successfully resolve chronic pain.

4.9
95 Ratings
43 Comments

Dr. Nicholson, M.D., earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate and completed an anesthesiology residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University. He then finished an interventional pain fellowship at Stanford University Medical Center. With a unique background as a pharmaceutical scientist, he joined National Spine & Pain Centers in 2012. Dr. Nicholson employs an empathic, multidisciplinary approach, utilizing advanced procedures and optimized pharmacotherapy to successfully resolve chronic pain.

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Great doctor. Thorough. Friendly.

(3 days ago) Oct-2026

Dr. Nicholson was very nice and friendly.

(1 week ago) Sep-2026

Listened to every word I had to say and was very empathic. He was also knowledgeable and helpful. Great doctor!

(1 week ago) Sep-2026

Spent enough time explaining what needs to be done. He answered all my questions and made me feel at ease.

(2 weeks ago) Sep-2026

Dr. Nicholson did a great explaining the complex issues in terms that I could understand, and prescribed a treatment plan to improve my condition.

(2 weeks ago) Sep-2026

He explained everything and answer questions very very nice doctor

(3 weeks ago) Sep-2026

Dr. Nicholson is the best! He made me feel relaxed during my procedure. Also answered all my questions after the procedure.

(1 month ago) Sep-2026

He is professional and he makes me very comfortable. His personality makes the procedure go fast with minimal pain.

(1 month ago) Aug-2026

No nonsense with a smile...

(1 month ago) Aug-2026

Makes injections painless.

(1 month ago) Aug-2026