Dr. Akil S. Benjamin, DO - Pain Management in Westminster, Maryland

“I have had multiple back surgeries and multiple back injections. After ending with fungal meningitis in 2012, going into septic shock, I have as extremely hesitant about having more injections. Dr Benjamin was recommended to me by another physician. The first time I had my back injection by Dr. Benjamin, it worked well for about 4 weeks. I just had it done again last week and ended up almost paralyzed in both legs. I told him that it was radiating down my legs in both sides. After the procedure and short recovery, I started to walk to the car where my sister was picking me up. My legs became very numb and I could not even lift them to get in the car. I could not feel my legs. I was taken home where 911 was called and I ended up in the ER . The "numbness" wore off after 8 hours, and I could at least stand and walk with wobbly legs. Sux days later,my back is worse than before, very painful, and my upper legs still have numbness. I will never have another back injection. I will just deal with it.”

— Patricia Caless

“I'd been with a different pain management practice for years, had tons of injections, and even nerve ablations but my pain was getting worse. My requests for new MRIs was met with "Nothing has changed. We can do more injections". Frustrated, I made a "check it out" appt with KureSmart. My life changed when "check it out" became Dr Benjamin accepting me as his patient. He ordered new MRIS that very day. Results confirmed worsening changes but there was also "something new and unusual" so a prioritized neurosurgery appt is set for next week. To help manage my chronic "other"pain , Dr Benjamin did a different type of injection yesterday. Despite my trust in Dr Benjamin, I was very anxious because many of the prior injections were painful during and after, leaving me bruised and once, even cuppable hematomas. I was beyond shocked that Dr Benjamin's injections were PAINLESS AND BRUISE FREE. My confidence and faith in him is limitless and whatever health issues are ahead of me, I know he'll be there for me. If you don't feel like that about your pain management provider, you are not in the right hands. I can't thank Dr Benjamin and KureSmart Pain Management for being light back into my life.”

— Tynia Sites

“Dr. Benjamin and his staff provided excellent care and service in treating my pain. The staff was kind and courteous. Dr. Benjamin has great bedside manner - he is informative and reassuring.”

— Ed Williar

“Dr Benjamin and his staff are all great as far as personality/bedside manner are concerned, but also tremendously professional with clear steps to assure accuracy and accountability throughout their procedures. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone I know.”

— Morgan Rock