Pain Medicine Physiatrist
6196 Oxon Hill RD
Suite 510
Oxon Hill, MD
Top reviews
Shellie Richardson: I've been a patient at Metro Spine for 14 year's under Dr. George H, Drakes MD. He is the number 1 pain managemen specialist in the DMV area. I have been diagnosed with chronic pain syndrome, sciatica, lowerShow more back. and hip pain. Throughout the year's Dr.Drakes have treated me with an effective treatment plan that has help me. My pain at time was unbearable and made life difficult, he has brought normalcy and made adjustment to treatment as I have aged. My pain was so diabilating that just taking a step was becoming difficult, moving around, was a challenge, even trying to walk. Dr.George Drakes has placed me on a treatment plan that is very effective and improve the quality of my life, I now can do activities although limted do to age, just being able to lay down, sit in a chair, walk around, and go up steps is a major achievement. Without Metro Spine and Dr.Drakes I can say l do not know where I would be today because it was really bad. Dr.Drakes has made major improvements in my life thru his treatment program and procedures. I am thankful, grateful, appreciative, and give the highest of recommendations to Meto Spine, Dr. Drakes and the office staff whom are always professional and caring, kind, I' always been treated with respect and courtesy. So I would recommend anyone with pain problems that makes life difficult. Make an appointment with Metro Spine. Put simply Metro Spine is the best #1 for Pain Management Thank you, - Shellie Richardson
Shellie Richardson: As a patient of Dr. George Drakes I say thru personal experience that he is the best and number 1 pain management doctor specialist in the DMV area. I have been a patient at Metro Spine for 14 years and Show morewill continue to have treatment thru Dr.Drakes. I have chronic pain syndrome, in addition sciatica, lower back pain, and severe pain thru out my left hip and leg. That have been crippling at times and very painful, thru Dr. Drakes procedures of injections, medication, exercise procedures and therapy. Have definitely helped me adjust and improve my ability to get around. Thru out the year's Dr. Drakes has treated me with a treatment plan that has help me. Thru the treatment plan now I am able to get rest and sleep, the pain has been keep under control and managed. I did not realize how diabilating pain could be until it took control of me, not being able to step, walk or bend over, y Dr. Drakes has improved the quality of my life. He caring, concerned, professional, attentive, and hands on
George Drakes, MD, is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist and interventional pain management physician highly specialized in pain relief. Dr. Drakes is the Medical Director and Founder of Metro Spine PC, with offices in Clinton, Takoma Park, and Oxon Hill, Maryland.
Inspired by a family that promoted healthy living and medicine, Dr. Drakes pursued a career in Pain Medicine and Rehabilitation with a passion for impacting the lives of those living with pain. He attended Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1986 and completed his residency in 1990 at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan — a Wayne State University-affiliated hospital.
Dr. Drakes is a fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Upon completing his residency, Dr. Drakes practiced at the Reading Rehabilitation Hospital in Pennsylvania and was a lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania, teaching residents rotating at Reading Rehabilitation Hospital.
He has held positions as Medical Director and Chief of the Rehabilitation Division at Maryland General Hospital in Baltimore, MD, a satellite of Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Center in Pennsylvania. He was the medical director of that satellite facility from 1991 to 1993 and managed all aspects of rehabilitation, including head injury and spinal cord injuries.
Dr. Drakes later held the position of associate medical director of Rehabilitation at Greater Southeast Community Hospital while also directing his private practice, Community Physical Medicine and Pain Center, in downtown Silver Spring.
Since founding Metro Spine Pain Centers in 1993, Dr. Drakes has continued to be active in teaching, lecturing, and inspiring others while also participating in the day-to-day care of his patients.
He held the position of Assistant Clinical Professor at George Washington University and provided medical students with hands-on learning experiences at Metro Spine Pain Centers. He is also a public lecturer on pain management in Barbados.
Dr. Drakes is also an accomplished business leader, expanding Metro Spine Pain Centers to four current office locations in the metro DC area and founding the Caribbean Pain Institute, a pain treatment center in Barbados.
When not directing Metro Spine Pain Centers and the Caribbean Pain Institute and caring for patients, Dr. Drakes holds an active interest in car restoration, playing golf, and tennis, swimming, traveling, and spending time with his wife, Wilma, and sons, G.Hudson, Alandre, and Benjamin.
Back Pain
Hip Pain
Joint Injections
Knee Pain
Neck Pain
Radiofrequency Ablation
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Locations (3)
Metro Spine PC
6196 Oxon Hill RD
Suite 510
Oxon Hill, MD, 20745
Metro Spine PC
7505 New Hampshire Ave
Suite 306
Takoma Park, MD, 20912
Metro Spine PC
9001 Woodyard Road
Suite A
Clinton, MD, 20735
More About Dr. George Drakes, MD
Practice
Metro Spine PC
Specialties
NPI Number
1174613327
Provider's Gender
Male
Reviews
Dr. Drake is a certified pain specialist. I have sciatica nerves, 2 slip disc ,arthritis in my back ,lower & upper back pain. He has treatment me with the best medication that helps see fit my needs along with Aqua therapy and physical therapy. I'm very please that I found a specialist that help and treatment I need .I would highly recommend Metro spine & pain specialist.
Dr. Drakes is incredible he really cares about his patients and takes his time to explain in detail any issue or issues you may have. I definitely recommend anyone to go see him.
They're very good.
Wonderful environment good staff and good doctor been great pleasure never had no problem with my care plan.
The staff is very kind as well as professional the faculty is nice and clean pleasing to the eye .
Dr Drakes is wonderful he is very nice and has a lot of patience with his patients. Thank God I found him for my medical needs.
Dr. Drakes is very personal and professional when performing evaluation procedures and when performing or administering medical procedures. He listens to his patients cares and concerns, then address them medically in a language that's understandable.
Dr George Drakes is a good doctor I would recommend him to everyone.
Dr. Drake is the BEST simply put!
Dr Drakes, I would highly recommend due to his compassion and commitment to helping correct my painful issues! The staff as well is superb!
Pleasant
I was sitting in the room for 30 minutes before I was seen.
Great and very professional
Everyone in the office is friendly, patient and kind. This is helpful especially when you're in pain. Dr. Drakes is so detailed and makes sure you understand the information that he gives you. We will definitely be recommending others to him and his amazing staff.
Very prompt and professional
Dr Drake and staff are very professional I enjoy every visit Dr Drake gets the job done. Love the way he is concerned about my problems and always recommends the best care for me
Great
You’re staff was very professional
Dr . Drake and his staff are very patient and professional.
Great service, staff is professional, helpful and friendly. Dr Drake is easy to talk with and really listens to your medical concerns. Just awesome practice. Would definitely recommend.
Dr Drakes is always very professional and very personable at the same time I would recommend him to other associates.
Dr. Drakes and Dr.V are the best in the business. The staff is are very kind been a patient for some years now. I would let people always know about the office locations and the wonderful service. K. Antonio Daye
Dr Drake and his team are very Special group a wonderful caring group 10
Shellie Richardson: As a patient of Dr. George Drakes I say thru personal experience that he is the best and number 1 pain management doctor specialist in the DMV area. I have been a patient at Metro Spine for 14 years and will continue to have treatment thru Dr.Drakes. I have chronic pain syndrome, in addition sciatica, lower back pain, and severe pain thru out my left hip and leg. That have been crippling at times and very painful, thru Dr. Drakes procedures of injections, medication, exercise procedures and therapy. Have definitely helped me adjust and improve my ability to get around. Thru out the year's Dr. Drakes has treated me with a treatment plan that has help me. Thru the treatment plan now I am able to get rest and sleep, the pain has been keep under control and managed. I did not realize how diabilating pain could be until it took control of me, not being able to step, walk or bend over, y Dr. Drakes has improved the quality of my life. He caring, concerned, professional, attentive, and hands on
Dr Drake takes pleasure in getting to know his patients and always going over your health step by step to get your on healthy road to recovery.
I love that they are so caring about your health.They find out the problems please come visit them ther like family .If your suffering from pain there gonna find out the problem.Lashawn K
Great
Caring to say the least. Dr. Drake cares, he also takes speaks on areas not necessarily apart of his practice but beneficial to your health.
Very good,told me all issues that i need to work on health wise,has taken good care of my knee
Pleasant friendly and knowledgeable staff. I was quite impressed with the staff I encountered and especially with the doctor and his assistant. It is very refreshing and important to have a doctor that actually listens and explains things to you. And this was my first visit here . So far so good,
