Carey-Walter Franklin Closson, MD

About

Primary Specialties: Anesthesiology, Pain Management

Dr. Closson joined National Spine & Pain Centers in 2007. He attended The Johns Hopkins University where he received a B.S. in Biology. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania, and then completed a General Surgery Internship at St. Agnes Hospital.

Dr. Closson’s Anesthesiology residency and fellowship in Interventional Pain Management was at the University of Maryland Department of Anesthesiology. He has given numerous lectures on low back pain, complex regional back pain syndrome, spinal cord and peripheral stimulation.

Among his achievements, Dr. Closson is a member of the following professional organizations:

American Medical Association
American Society of Anesthesiologists
Maryland Society of Anesthesiologists
American Pain Society
American Society of Regional Anesthesia
American Academy of Pain Management

Dr. Closson believes in a multidisciplinary comprehensive and conservative approach catered to each individual patient’s needs. He believes that the goal in pain management should be to improve function, and to allow for improved quality of life through the appropriate treatment of pain.

Awards

Clinical Instructor of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Maryland, Dept. of Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology Chief Resident - University of Maryland Medical System

Education

Board Certification
Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine

Fellowship
University of Maryland Medical System United States Baltimore, MD 2003

Internship
St Agnes Healthcare United States Baltimore, MD 1999

Medical School
The Medical College of Pennsylvania United States Philadelphia, PA 1998

Residency
University of Maryland Medical System United States Baltimore, MD 2002

Undergraduate
Johns Hopkins University [ None or N/A ] Baltimore, MD 1994

Reviews

02/26/2021

Everyone in this office is extremely professional and pleasant. Dr. Closson and his entire staff represent what medical care should be everywhere. I’m so glad I was referred to this office and would absolutely recommend this practice to family and friends.
02/16/2021

Dr. Closson and his staff are very helpful and professional. They make you feel comfortable when you visit the office. Great Personalities.
02/16/2021

Wonderful Dr and staff
02/11/2021

Very nice people !!! The Dr was ry gentle with !! Everyone very professional !!!