Marina Protopapas, DO
Education
- Fellowship
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Harvard Medical School
United States
Boston, MA
2006
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Harvard Medical School-Children's Hospital
Boston, MA
2006
- Internship
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Good Samaritan Hospital
United States
Baltimore, MD
2002
- Medical School
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New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
Old Westbury, NY
2001
- Residency
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Harvard Medical School
Charlestown, MA
2005
- Undergraduate
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Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
1995
About
Primary Specialties:
Pain Management,
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Board Certified)
Dr. Protopapas joined National Spine & Pain Centers in 2006 with an exceptionally skilled medical background. Her advanced training includes specialized fellowships in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and Pain Management at Harvard Medical School-Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. Dr. Protopapas also holds a degree in Clinical Acupuncture from Harvard Medical School.
A published author on various rehabilitation and pain management topics, Dr. Protopapas has also served as a guest lecturer in Harvard’s continuing medical education program. Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal and spinal pain, she uses a range of sophisticated, non-surgical treatments to provide pain relief for her patients. Her expertise in innovative and fluoroscopic (x-ray) guided therapies includes trigger point injections, epidural nerve blocks, facet joint injections, discography, spinal cord stimulation trials, sympathetic blocks, and radiofrequency denervation.
Dr. Protopapas is diligent and thoughtful in the practice of her profession. With an unwavering focus on quality of care, she takes an individualized and comprehensive approach with each patient.
Dr. Protopapas earned her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. She served as Chief Resident during her residency and completed specialized fellowship training at Harvard Medical School/Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. She is Board-certified in both Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and a Diplomat of both the American Academy of Pain Management and the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Her active memberships include the American Society of Interventional Pain Management, International Spine Intervention Society, Virginia Medical Society, and American Osteopathic Association.
Fluent in Greek and Spanish, Dr. Protopapas is also proficient in American Sign Language and enjoys traveling, reading, and dancing.
Affiliations
Fair Oaks
Awards
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Top Doctors, Arlington Magazine
2021
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Top Doctors, Washingtonian Magazine
2018
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Top Doctors, Consumers' Checkbook in Washington Area
2018
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Top Doctors, Washingtonian Magazine
2017
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Top Doctors, Consumers' Checkbook in Washington Area
2017
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Top Doctors, Northern Virginia Magazine
2017
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Top Doctors, Washingtonian Magazine
2016
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Top Doctors, Northern Virginia Magazine
2016
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Top Doctors, Northern Virginia Magazine
2015
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Top Doctors, Washingtonian Magazine
2015
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Top Doctors, Washingtonian Magazine
2014
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Top Doctors, Northern Virginia Magazine
2014
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Top Doctors, Northern Virginia Magazine
2013
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Top Doctors, Northern Virginia Magazine
2012
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Top Doctors, Northern Virginia Magazine
2011
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Pain Fellow, Harvard Medical School, Department of PM&R at Spaulding Rehabilitation
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American Academy of Pain Management
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American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Reviews
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09/10/2024
The entire staff at the Spine & Pain Center are very professional, caring, and kind. Dr. Protopapas is a terrific and professional doctor. NP [...] is an excellent medical professional. Everyone cares about you as a patient. Front desk staff is so friendly. Everyone is upbeat and this makes you feel good especially when you are in pain. I would highly recommend this facility to others.
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09/05/2024
The staff and doctor are awesome! They make sure you are aware of what is going on with your appointment. No complaints in reference to recommendations provided to me. My treatment has helped me tremendously!
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09/04/2024
Great doc and great team. You are in very good hands.
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09/04/2024
Dr. Protopopas is excellent in administering the correct treatments.
