Dontese Nicholson, MD

National Spine & Pain Centers

Anesthesiology, Interventional Pain Medicine, Pain Management

Bel Air, Germantown

Most recent review: 6 days ago New
4.8
76 Ratings
35 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.

4.8
76 Ratings
35 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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No nonsense with a smile...

(6 days ago) Aug-2026

Makes injections painless.

(1 week ago) Aug-2026

Great personality, good doctor.

(2 weeks ago) Aug-2026

Excellent doctor explained well my problem and treatment as well recommended

(1 month ago) Jul-2026

Very personable. Took time to listen. He explained everything in detail with visuals and was very thorough. Since this was our first visit, its too soon to give 5 stars. Will see how things go after next few visits.

(1 month ago) Jul-2026

He is very nice. Very friendly. Makes you feel comfortable and valued. His injections are incredible. They don’t hurt at all. So great to have him at our location now.

(1 month ago) Jul-2026

Waiting for him to call me back and let me know if I'm a candidate for the mild procedure

(1 month ago) Jul-2026

Dr Nick is always looking for ways to improve my pain. He and his team are 100% professional, courteous, and kind.

(1 month ago) Jul-2026

Dr Nicholson was knowledgeable and caring about both my medical issues and the impact it has on my daily life.

(1 month ago) Jul-2026

Very Kind, Compassionate And Extremely Diligent ie Proficient…

(1 month ago) Jul-2026
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