National Spine & Pain Centers - National Harbor - Pain Management in Oxon Hill, Maryland

“I went here seeking pain relief and answers as to why I'm unable to walk. It was my first time there but the staff I came were warm friendly and caring. And compassionate. I hope they will be able to help me. I will update you as my journey continues.”

— Crickxie McPalentine

“I had the worst experience in my life I have been with National Spine for several years but now it's a new Doctor at the National Harbor office . I had a knee injection and I couldn't even move my knee or leg I couldn't walk they didn't have a crutch or wheel chair to assist me out the office!!!! I almost had to crawl back to my car. The doctor just set in his office while one of the nurse struggled to get me back to front area.”

— Sheryl Swinson

“Staff & Dr's / CRNP are nasty. After months of agonizing pain and not having my pain taken seriously that the Office Manager made fun of me on the phone when I said lack of proper care has caused a dip in my quality of life. I have none, I am in incredible pain everyday and have been since becoming a patient in Jan/Feb 2024. I specifically choose this practice and even asked if they handled pregnant patients was told they did and scheduled with one of their doctors. I underwent IVF in Apr 2024 which I made my Dr well aware at my initial appt. Even he commented on how we should wait til the end of the pregnancy to install a medical device to get my endometriosis pain under control. I was the switched to CRNP Greene who for 4 months blew off my increased pain. Then told me last month the only way he would adjust my regiment was to get a letter from my OB. I did and had to play phone tag between Pain and OB since July 18th. Only to go in for my appt this week and be told that the practice was not going to make any adjustments to my pain regiment. I gave them my new OB's card and was told it was pointless for them to connect at all after telling me 6 weeks prior that was the only way my pain regime would change. Then was finally told that I am their ONLY Pregnant patient and they don't deal with pregnant patients at all. So I could continue to see them for inadequate care that has me using a walker and no safe ability to drive or I could take me somewhere else for care. I also failed my depression screening test in office and the Nurse just had me sign a form saying they asked me the questions. Then the CRNP came in and made not one mention of the depression screening at all which I failed because of part of their inadequate management of my care and pushing off me repeatedly saying the pain is worse. Last I noticed if a patient fails a depression screening then the practice is supposed to provide them with resources for mental health help. Nope just let me walk out despite being in visible pain every appt. Still in agonizing chronic pain which is leading to the depression and they haven't tried to refer me once until admitting this week that I am their only pregnant patient (I am 5 months pregnant) they knew from Feb I was planning on getting pregnant and then I confirmed in May that I was pregnant with twins. Not once did anyone refer me to a doctor that specifically deals with pregnant patients at all. And this last visit they told me find my own damn pain specialist that focuses on that. And don't add in the front desk receptionist trying to add his two cents to mix. Or how the Cigna Nurse Advocate told me that the Pain Office would change my regiment only for that to be a lie when I got there. Most days, I am in so much pain I can't talk and can barely breathe. But yea thanks for giving me the damn run around, not helping me and then making fun of me. All these interactions were with the male staff aside from the nurse last check in.”

— Mrs. A

“The entire staff has been courteous , professional, and truly caring and helpful. I would happily recommend them to my family and friends.”

— Joseph Lyons