Dontese Nicholson, MD

Practice: National Spine & Pain Centers

Specialty: Anesthesiology, Interventional Pain Medicine, Pain Management

Office locations: Bel Air, Germantown

Most recent review: 5 days ago New
4.9 out of 5
101 Ratings
45 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 out of 5
101 Ratings
45 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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Very understandable and caring! Thank you doctor Nicholson!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(5 days ago) Oct-2026

My favorite Doctor

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Great doctor. Thorough. Friendly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(3 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Dr. Nicholson was very nice and friendly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Sep-2026

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Sep-2026

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month 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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Sep-2026

He explained everything and answer questions very very nice doctor

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Sep-2026

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Sep-2026

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Aug-2026