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),
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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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07/11/2024
Staff is super nice. Dr. Protopapas was the best! She is friendly, caring and explains everything so well. I felt I was in great hands. She really put me at ease.
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07/09/2024
Dr P is very in tune with her patients, explaining procedures, easy to get questions answered, and very upbeat, and personable. [...] NP is pleasant, and takes time to explain treatment plan. The staff is easy to work with in scheduling appointments. [...]
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07/09/2024
Everyone is so knowledgeable and kind
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07/06/2024
Dr. Protopappas regularly makes the pain disappear. My back will never get better (arthritis, etc), but the pain goes away and makes life worth living. NP [...] is very accommodating to my busy schedule and very sympathetic to my pain. National Spine and Pain is simply a National treasure.
