Pain Management Specialists | Comprehensive Pain ...
Pain Management • Erie, PA • Since 2012
About
Pain and Spine Specialists (PASS) is a private medical practice focused on comprehensive pain management and minimally invasive spine care. Key details: - Services: Comprehensive pain management, diagnostic testing, and surgical options when needed; emphasizes “surgery as a last option” and aims to reduce pain and improve function. - Locations: 5 offices across the U.S. (Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania) including Frederick and Mt. Airy, MD; also listed presence in Connellsville, PA. - Leadership/approach: Physicians and physical therapists provide personalized care; uses advanced diagnostics to identify pain sources and minimize unnecessary surgery. - Founded: 2012; Headquarters in Frederick, MD. - Contact: main phone numbers (e.g., 301-703-8767; 301-760-3317) and email info@painandspinespecialists.com. - Industry/scale: Medical Practices; private company with ~28 employees; revenues around $5.0M. - Focus areas per highlights: Back and neck pain, chronic pain management, interventional pain procedures, minimally invasive spine surgery as a last resort. If your query is specifically about “Pain Management Specialists | Comprehensive Pain … Erie,” this page represents Pain and Spine Specialists of Maryland with multiple Maryland offices, not Erie, PA. If you need Erie-specific providers, I can search for pain management specialists in Erie, PA.
Clinic Type
Pain Management
Address
180 Thomas Johnson Drive, Suite 100, Frederick, Maryland 21702, US
Phone
+17249090545
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- PainClinics.com (Pain and Spine Specialists of Pennsylvania - Erie): 4.8 out of 5 stars (based on 141 reviews) (141 reviews)
- Birdeye (Erie Spine and Pain Management): 4.0 out of 5 stars (28 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Joseph Thomas): 3.5 out of 5 stars (44 ratings (18 written))
- Healthgrades (Dr. Luxmi Gahlot): 2.6 out of 5 stars (Not explicitly provided (11+ reviews inferred))
- Vitals (Dr. Melissa B. Jorden): Not explicitly provided (16 ratings) (16 ratings (8 written))
Patients praise
- Helpful and friendly office staff
- Professional and knowledgeable providers
- Effective treatment plans that improve quality of life
- Clear explanation of procedures and care paths
Common complaints
- Perceived lack of empathy or poor bedside manner
- Issues with administrative communication, including unreturned calls
- Reports of long wait times for appointments or lab results
- Concerns regarding procedural pain management efficacy
- Frustrations with insurance and medication management policies
"He is thorough, competent, understanding and, most of all, professional!!! I highly recommend Pain and Spine Specialists of Pennsylvania to all who are reading this review."
— PainClinics.com review for Pain and Spine Specialists of Pennsylvania - Erie"The new doctor, Wilkins, is the ABSOLUTE WORST. He is new & took over. He treats patients horrendous. Do NOT go to this doctor. Worst bedside mannerism. Avoid & find someone else."
— PainClinics.com review for Erie Spine and Pain Management"Dr Thomas was very concerned about my health and treatment. It was only after years of pain that treatment with Dr Thomas changed everything."
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Joseph ThomasSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Hannah Schettler, PA-C - Erie, PA - Pain Medicine - Book Appointment — Jun 4, 2026
- Elena P. Kovalevich - Nurse Practitioner in Erie, PA — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Eric Robert Magda, MD - New Castle, PA - Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine - Book Appointment — Mar 19, 2026
- Grand Opening at Our New Location in New Castle, PA on July 15th! | Pain & Spine Specialists Maryland and Pennsylvania — Jul 7, 2026
- Dr. Edward E. Janus - Internal Medicine Physician in Erie, PA — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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