Maryland Pain And Spine Center

MARYLAND PAIN AND SPINE CENTER: HUGO TORRES, M.D. and VAJIRA GUNAWARDANE, M.D.

We’re Ready To Help You! The Maryland Pain and Spine Center was developed to help people with severe, chronic and debilitating pain receive treatment. Pain management physicians develop treatment plans based on each patient’s needs, and may work with other health professionals such as primary care physicians, physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons, physiatrists and neurologists. Patients may be referred to a pain management specialist by their primary care doctor, orthopedic physician, rehabilitation specialist or other medical specialist.

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Maryland Pain And Spine Center Contact Details

  • 7625 Maple Lawn Blvd Ste 100, Fulton, MD 20759
  • 301-490-6085
  • Thursday 8AM to 4PM
    Friday 8AM to 4PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8AM to 4PM
    Tuesday 8AM to 4PM
    Wednesday 8AM to 4PM
  • http://www.mdpainandspine.com/
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Maryland Pain And Spine Center Reviews ( 79 )

  1. The office staff were very efficient, patient and friendly. The examination with Dr Gunawardane was very nice. He listened to me, helped explain what is likely going on with me and what next steps will be. I would recommend this practice to anyone looking for a good experience and in search of relief.

  2. I have never had a bad experience with the doctors and nurse practitioners at Maryland Pain and Spine. In the 12 years I have been a patient there, I have always been treated with the utmost care. My thanks to everyone at MPandS.

  3. No one ever answers their phone. I keep calling to make an appointment and it goes straight to voicemail. I even contacted them through email and nothing. The review didn’t look great, but I was willing to give them a chance. I’m done.

  4. This group needs to be verified. There are troubling practices and money under hand dealings. I was referred to this group and after a year of visits and treatment.. I have more migraine pain that before. No shows e.t.c.

  5. Dr. Torres, I had Terrible sciatic pain from 2-bulging discs. He gave me a series of epidural shots, over 3- Months. It has worked for me for Over 7-years, Now! Cannot believe these reviews are Genuine! Sandra Baker

  6. I initially needed help with neck pain and terrible headaches. Eliminated both issues in short time. I suffer chronic pain from a disease they take this seriously. Great staff makes the visit pleasant.

  7. Dr G. is kind, caring and seems genuinely concerned with rectifying your pain issue. I’ve been to both offices and the staff in each are professional, pleasant, and caring.

  8. I came to Maryland Pain from another Pain Dr. that kept canceling my appointments for personal reasons. I received a t-7-T10 nerve ablation to kill the nerves in my facet joints. I have finally received pain relief after about 10 years of …

  9. I had an appointment on August 16th which was rescheduled from August 15th because the doctor is never in the office or he is always late. It takes 2 weeks to get an appointment for a severe pain related issue. On the day that I was suppose …

  10. I arrived pretty nervous. Dr. Torres was kind and gentle. He talked to me about the procedure before beginning. Once in the room, all the nurses were attentive and extremely positive. They talked about happy things in my life and …

  11. Good reception and nursing service at the center.
    Dr. Torres is , of course, a great doctor.
    Our experience was made a stress-free and easy by everyone involved in my wife’s care. Thank you!

  12. Dr Gunawardane and Ashley have been taking care of me for about 7 years. They always listen to what I have to say about what is going on. I recently had my morphine pump replaced, and there was a question of how to do it since I wanted move …

  13. The staff and nurses are friendly and always answer any of my question. Appointments are easily made. When I call with a problem they do their best to give me answers. I would recommend them to anyone.

  14. I’ve been a patient of Maryland Pain & Spine for 3 years. More specifically a patient of Dr. Gunawardane and Nurse Practioner Angela Drewniak. Unfortunately I have been a patient and have had problems for most of my life. My experience …

  15. The staff was incredibly friendly and efficient. Making an appointment was smooth and easy. Dr. Torres was very thorough and reassuring. This was only my first appointment but I am really impressed so far!

  16. Upmost professionalism and superior knowledge combined with a friendly bedside manner and attention to detail makes this practice outstanding. Dr. G. really cares about her patients . I’m an RN and I have been in management for years and …

  17. I’ve been a chronic pain patient with Dr. Gunawardane for over 15 years. Dr. G also treated family members as well. He is a wonderful physician, listens with care, and is an all-around lovely person. While there can sometimes be long …

  18. You can count on getting help with the pain some of have every hour we are awake. I have hone through 10 spinal surgeries, all but one was necessary. Now I live with more pain than most people can handle. Thanks to the care of Doctor Torres …

  19. Dr. G is the most caring doctor I’ve ever had in my life. Plus he’s very knowledgeable. I have several rare issues, and it’s next to impossible to find a doctor who will know how to treat me. I highly recommend him!!!!

  20. A very nice group of people. I always feel like they treat me as an individual and tailor my care to my needs. It’s not just throwing medication at you – you’re encouraged to go to PT, do non- pharmaceuticals etc. They’ve helped me get so much of my life back.

  21. I met Dr. Gunawardane in 2009 when he did a procedure on my neck. It was so successful that, when I was having a similar problem this year, I didn’t want to go anywhere else–but I couldn’t remember his name. But I found that several people …

  22. I absolutely love the entire staff at this practice. I’ve worked with Angela the most. She is the best at understanding what chronic pain is like to deal with on a daily basis. Also they like and deserve cookies / treats.

  23. These Doctors are outstanding in meeting my needs and giving me the best care a girl can get!
    Ashley is my doctor and the special care that she gives me , helps me to live …

  24. My experience at the Maryland Pain and spine Center was excellent! My doctor, Dr Gunawardance and his entire staff gave me outstanding service and medical assistance. I am felling much better after the medical procedures that I received. …

  25. Very professional and friendly staff that attends to my need of my monthly visits. I would like to give Pam a shout out for the amazing job she does in taking care of my needs whether it be at the the front desk or on the phone , truly …

  26. I have been going to Maryland Pain and Spine Center for 10+ years. Everyone has always been very friendly, attentive, and professional. This also applies to the Surgical procedure side of the practice, as i have had the Nerve Ablation …

  27. Dr. Gunawardane and all the staff at MPS are outstanding. I had Radio Frequency Ablation (neck – cervical vertebrae) several times over the years without general anesthesia. The procedure is very tolerable and quick. and Dr. G. has always …

  28. I got to my appointment early and was taken in a bit early. Everyone who interacted with me was helpful, efficient, professional, and pleasant. Ashely was especially pleasant and helpful regarding my medical concerns.

  29. I have been a patient here for years now. Ashley is amazing and is always eager to help find the best solution for my pain. She even worked with me to find something safe to help with pain during my pregnancy. I will not go to anyone else …

  30. Lets start with the Staff, always charming and caring and willing to go the extra mile for the customer. Always pleasant and cheerful and willing to help with anything that may be bothering you. The Doctors and the Doctors Assistants are …

  31. Dr Gunawardane and his staff are wonderful! They are Very caring and go above and beyond to understand your issues. Angela is very knowledgeable about alternative pain management therapies. Dr G has been handling my chronic C-spine pain …

  32. Excellent pain management practice. Dr. Gunawardane takes the time to fully evaluate and discuss treatment options. I have had both a facet block injection and a trigger point injection with excellent results. I highly recommend this practice.

  33. I felt so taken care of when I went in for my procedure. The staff was exceptionally nice, polite, attentive and comforting, they even put a heated blanket on my legs right before the procedure because they could tell I was cold! No other …

  34. Neck pain. I got it and the RFA treatment provided here helps me so I can live a decent life and rest and not have to take so many meds. I’ve been treated here over 10years. Dr G , Dr Torres and staff always treat me as if I’m the most …

  35. Wonderful experience – from the staff (Shannon) to the physicians. Dr. Gunawardane is one of the most pleasant and knowledgeable physicians – he really takes the time to work with you and understand your body and where the pain is stemming from. It is a very professional and efficient office.

  36. Very pleased with my visit yesterday with Dr G. Office staff and assistants were very pleasant. My husband was with me and he was also very pleased.
    I am confident that I will receive the best of care with MD Pain and Spine.

  37. Met with Ashley. She was very good. She gave me some tips on how to alleviate pain for a condition other than the one for which I was being seen. She seemed to care and is a good listener.

  38. Dr G was amazing. He listened to me and was compassionate to my situation with my neck and lower back. From the front desk to the Doctors everyone was stellar.

  39. I’m only providing 1 star as that’s the only way you can provide a review. Mother had 1 pm Appt asked to arrive 30 min early at 12:30 arrived at 12pm went back for the Appt at 1:20pm and sat until we left with no doctors at 1:55pm. NO TIME …

  40. I love the doctors at this practice. They are very honest. And care deeply for their patients. I have seen both nurse practitioners. For people who sit and listen to peoples problems, they are very cheerful. They are very intelligent and …

  41. Dr G and his staff have been incredibly helpful and pleasant throughout the past 10 years of my treatments there. They have treated my neck and back pain with procedures that have been simple for me to follow and recover from. My downtime …

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