Dontese Nicholson, MD

Practice: National Spine & Pain Centers

Specialty: Anesthesiology, Interventional Pain Medicine, Pain Management

Office locations: Bel Air, Germantown

Most recent review: 4 days ago New
4.9 out of 5
104 Ratings
48 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
104 Ratings
48 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 upbeat and personal. He listened to me and gave me tips on how to manage my pain. Great doctor!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(4 days ago) Nov-2026

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.

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

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.

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

Very understandable and caring! Thank you doctor Nicholson!

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

My favorite Doctor

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

Great doctor. Thorough. Friendly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month 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