About
Dr. Gordon uses sophisticated non-surgical solutions to diagnose and treat acute and chronic pain. He provides a comprehensive approach to patient care and is highly skilled in a variety of interventional pain procedures, including cervical and lumbar epidural nerve blocks, joint injections, radiofrequency neurotomy, sympathetic blockade, spinal cord stimulation, and discography. He has been selected to Northern Virginia Magazine and Washingtonian Magazine Top-Doctors in Pain Management.
Dr. Gordon earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, where he was voted as class president, and completed his residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at New York University. He completed advanced fellowship training in Pain Medicine at the University of California at Los Angeles. Dr. Gordon is a published researcher and has lectured to his peers on various pain management topics. He has been selected as NSPC’s Director of Clinical Outcomes, working diligently to reduce pain and improve patient function across the organization.
Dr. Gordon is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and in Pain Medicine. He maintains active membership in the International Spine Interventional Society and American Society for Interventional Pain Physicians.
An avid athlete, Dr. Gordon has competed in numerous marathons and triathlons. He was a member of Brown University’s cross-county and track teams, and won the bronze medal for triathlon in the 1993 World Maccabiah Games in Israel. Today he continues to enjoy running and spending time with his wife, son, and daughters.
What Patients Are Saying
"Dr. Gordon is currently treating me for a combat related lower back injury. In all of my time spent in and around emergency medicine, I have never bonded and trusted a doctor as much as I trust Dr. Gordon. He has always treated me with the utmost respect and honesty that one person can.
I have had a dozen plus radiofrequency spinal injections and with my diagnosis, we suspect that this will continue for the next ten years.
In my current position within the U.S. Government, it is critical that I am able to perform duties and tasks assigned to me by The President of the United States. Dr. Gordon understands the urgency of my condition and always does his very best to keep me up and running.” – Austin Carsey
“Dr Assaf Gordon is an excellent pain doctor. He listens to my concerns and is very skill with the procedures. I feel confidence in his knowledge.” – Xena
“Doctor Gordon is an outstanding physician: courteous, professional, knowledgeable and compassionate. As a result of his expertise, my condition has improved significantly.” – Shawn
