Dontese Nicholson, MD
Practice: National Spine & Pain Centers
Specialty: Anesthesiology, Interventional Pain Medicine, Pain Management
Office locations: Bel Air, Germantown
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.
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.
Germantown
Suite 360
Germantown, MD 20874
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.

Very upbeat and personal. He listened to me and gave me tips on how to manage my pain. Great doctor!
I just had a minor procedure today. (steroid injection in my hip) with Dr. Nicholson. And would like to give him and his entire team the highest rating I can give. Dr. Nicholson is one of those rare doctors that not only genuinely cares about me & improving my quality of life, he is also extremely capable, intelligent, and punctual with every visit. Every procedure or visit with him has been on time and performed with care. I cannot remember ever waiting more than 5 minutes to be brought in the back. I’ve been going to National Spine & Pain since DEC 2012 when I was diagnosed with Type I CRPS and have had several procedures with Dr. Nicholson since he started working in the Germantown clinic. I can (and do) enthusiastically recommend him to anyone seeking pain management and/or back issues. I’ve been to dozens of doctors and healthcare professionals in the past 15 years and he is a standout of excellence. And he is just really nice guy on top of his medical skills and knowledge.
The doctor is very personable plus he took time to listen to my complex situation that I've had for years. He explained everything in detail; what he thought was the issues are, how to address them and was very thorough in his explanation.
Very understandable and caring! Thank you doctor Nicholson!
My favorite Doctor
Great doctor. Thorough. Friendly.
Dr. Nicholson was very nice and friendly.
Listened to every word I had to say and was very empathic. He was also knowledgeable and helpful. Great doctor!
Spent enough time explaining what needs to be done. He answered all my questions and made me feel at ease.
Dr. Nicholson did a great explaining the complex issues in terms that I could understand, and prescribed a treatment plan to improve my condition.