Pain Medicine Physiatrist
6196 Oxon Hill RD
Suite 510
Oxon Hill, MD
20745
Top reviews
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
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 phShow moreysical therapy. I'm very please that I found a specialist that help and treatment I need .I would highly recommend Metro spine & pain specialist.
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
Best doctor ever thanks for being patient with me
Wonderful experience, Dr Drake is an excellent Dr and most compassionate, very personable and most knowledgeable!
Very good staff pleasant
Dr. George Drakes and the staff of Metro Spine USA are all caring professionals who works beyond the management of your physical pain. I love my appointment sessions with Dr. Drakes; he confirms and affirms the processes needed to manage your pain and its symptoms, including exercise and diet, and admonish you when the instructions are not be followed.
I'm a patients of doctor george Hudson Drake I've been with him now for about 3 or 4 years he's a great doctor I work with other I work with other doctors they are great team if you have anybody that wants to see an orthopedic doctor Metro spinal pain would be the best place to check I give it a hundred Stars
Dr. Drake and the providers are professional and listen to your condition and concerns and plan what’s the best treatment for you. I am very pleased with the service I experienced.
Dr Drakes and his staff is very professional…Dr Drakes speaks with you to help you understand your pain needs and will assist you with any questions problems and or concerns you may have.
The doctor's are always very informative and patient, I have received great care with my current and past injuries and been given medical advice that helps me maintain a better quality of life considering my condition. Wish we had more doctor's who listened a give there standard of care. This provider has a great team and staff. I am great full to have them
He is arrogant, unprofessional and very rude.
The doctor and staff was excellent. No long waits and I was treated well
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.
