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Marina Protopapas, D.O.
National Spine & Pain Centers
Pain Management, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Fairfax, VA
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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5.0
96 Ratings
56 Comments
Dr. Marina Protopapas, DO, is a highly qualified physician practicing with National Spine & Pain Centers in Fairfax, Virginia. She began her academic path by completing her undergraduate studies at Adelphi University, followed by earning her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Protopapas then underwent extensive postgraduate medical training, performing an internship at Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, and a residency through Harvard Medical School, where she was appointed Chief Resident. She furthered her professional expertise by completing a fellowship in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, followed by a prestigious Pain Management fellowship at Harvard Medical School-Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and Harvard Medical School-Children's Hospital. Additionally, she obtained a degree in Clinical Acupuncture from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Protopapas is formally board-certified in both Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine, and is a Diplomat of both the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and the American Academy of Pain Management.
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5.0
96 Ratings
56 Comments
Dr. Marina Protopapas, DO, is a highly qualified physician practicing with National Spine & Pain Centers in Fairfax, Virginia. She began her academic path by completing her undergraduate studies at Adelphi University, followed by earning her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Protopapas then underwent extensive postgraduate medical training, performing an internship at Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, and a residency through Harvard Medical School, where she was appointed Chief Resident. She furthered her professional expertise by completing a fellowship in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, followed by a prestigious Pain Management fellowship at Harvard Medical School-Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and Harvard Medical School-Children's Hospital. Additionally, she obtained a degree in Clinical Acupuncture from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Protopapas is formally board-certified in both Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine, and is a Diplomat of both the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and the American Academy of Pain Management.
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Fairfax
8501 Arlington Boulevard
Suite 410
Fairfax, VA 22031
Suite 410
Fairfax, VA 22031
Dr. Marina Protopapas, DO, is a board-certified physician specializing in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain Management, and Interventional Pain Medicine with National Spine & Pain Centers, practicing out of their Fairfax, Virginia office. She earned her undergraduate degree from Adelphi University before receiving her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a transitional internship at Good Samaritan Hospital and a physical medicine and rehabilitation residency through Harvard Medical School, where she served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Protopapas completed consecutive specialized fellowships: one in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and another in Pain Management at Harvard Medical School-Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, alongside earning a degree in Clinical Acupuncture from Harvard Medical School.
Board-certified in both Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine, she specializes in the non-surgical diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal and spinal pain conditions, such as degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). She is highly specialized in advanced, x-ray-guided interventional procedures, including trigger point and facet joint injections, epidural nerve blocks, discography, spinal cord stimulation trials, sympathetic blocks, radiofrequency denervation, and vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty.
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Excellent
Good listener, knowledgeable, Doctor, compassionate and very encouraging and hopeful for some healing
Please have the office call me as soon as possible. Thank you
Almost immediate pain relief . Truly a blessing of not having to live in annoying pain! Hope it lasts- if not, we discussed other options we can pursue. I trust in her 100% so whatever she would recommend will b absolutely and unequivocally fine with me! I'm truly thankful to her and excellent skills!!
My second time coming to Dr Proptopapas. This time I left her office after my epidural feeling better. She listens and will take the time to modify or revise her methods and entry points based on the info and pain locations you gve her. I like that she and her staff take their time and not rush you off like you are on an assembly line.
She is the best. Highly recommend
Dr. Protopapas, Is a wonderful, precise doctor who performs the Back RX.with professional expertise. I have full confidence in her treatment.
Marina's terrific! Knowledgeable professional empathetic and kind
Very informative
She is totally professional. I’ve been Treated by her for several years and My. Review is a 5. Star. The staff is Proficient and caring