Marina Protopapas, D.O.
Practice: National Spine & Pain Centers
Specialty: Pain Management, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Office locations: Fairfax, VA
Most recent review: 2 days ago
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172 Ratings
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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.
5.05.0 out of 5
172 Ratings
99 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.
I waited an hour and a half before seeing the doctor.
Dr. P and her staff rock. They provide outstanding care! Highly recommended.
Clear discussion. Thanks
Patient centered, kind, listens, very skilled. Office staff the same.
Very understanding and patient. She listened to me and heard my concerns.
Dr. Protopapas is an exceptional doctor who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, caring and committed.
Dr P. is a competent, careful, and empathic pain doctor who is highly regarded by her recommending. physicians. She takes time for a thorough review and discussion before each procedure and keeps you informed of progress and prognosis. Her staff is friendly and easy to work with, and the office is well organized. Highly recommended.
She is always very professional and reach you intimately asking you questions about your family and announcing what she would be doing that day for my procedure. I really liked that as I’m a healthcare provider.
Perfect Dr to patient communication. This was my first meeting with Dr P and I was very impressed.
Exceptional as always. You couldn’t find a better pain doctor.