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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
152 Ratings
87 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
152 Ratings
87 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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Went in for a epidural shot and honestly didn’t feel a thing. She was great!
Absolutely amazing sensitive and knows what she’s doing!!
She was the best! She made the experience pleasant with very little discomfort.
Dr. Protopapas put me totally at ease regarding the pain relief injections by thoroughly explaining the placement of the injections just beforehand and then during the procedure as well as afterwards. I was totally comfortable and very happy in her care.
Caring, hears you, extremely focused and makes sure all is right before proceeding with any treatment. Make a significant difference for me 15 years ago. She’s had my trust and there was no doubt where to go when I needed to find care again. Thank you Dr. P!
Dr. Protopapas is very caring and thorough.
Excellent!!!
Dr. P communicated each step, she made sure I was comfortable and calmed the nerves. An amazing bed side manner.
Knows her stuff. Straight talker! No BS!
Oh my goodness, she is absolutely wonderful to work with! Patient, kind, personal and renowned in her field here in Northern!