The Pain Treatment Center of Greater Washington, Justin Wasserman, M.D.

"I broke my spine iand knees n 2020.I had been to Pain Management clinics before, and was on enough opiates to stun an elephant. He is the Only Doctor who listened and understood my chronic pain issues! My pain is definitely manageable, but with so many herniated discs, I didn't expect miracles. His treatment, is bordering on Miraculous! He did not over opiate me,but I have the right amount of Meds to live comfortably! He's the best in this field of Medical Treatment that I have experienced!"

"Dr. Wasserman has single-handedly saved my life. He is the only doctor in the past two years to help me with a Csf Leak head pain. Csf Leak is a very understudied condition that not many doctors know about and not many doctors know how to treat the pain concept of they're not being enough spinal fluid in the skull to keep the brain floating, which causes the relentless head pain.I have been to endless doctors from six different states, five hospital stays for pain control that was never figured out. I laid in bed for a year and a half in severe pain missing out on the world, life, my relationship with my fiance, and just not wanting to be in the world anymore. I remember back in February of this year a doctor gave me his name and said I think it's time for you to call him. I remember Dr. Wasserman being so incredibly nice on the phone empathetic, and just overall hearing me in my entire story. I will never forget the words that he said. He told me "I need you to trust me on this "and at that point, I have lost all hope and trust in doctors because nobody was helping me with my pain, I have been gaslit by so many doctors for two years. I started taking the medication, Suboxone and it has given me my life back. Mind you I had been to probably six Pain doctors before him and not one of them mentioned this medication instead they put me on hard-core opioids that caused more issues. I owe everything to Dr. wasserman. I went from laying in a bed with severe relentless head pain to the point of wanting to bash your head through a wall, and it feeling like your brain is sinking out of your skull to now I'm able to plan my wedding again, do light workouts on my peloton, and live life standing up now in the world instead of laying in a bed every day. He has truly given me my life back. I don't know how you ever pay someone for that. I just wanna come in here and say that he is truly an amazing doctor and he goes the extra mile for you. He gives you his personal number. You can call him or text him whenever you need something. He always makes it happen even when your meds are not available at one pharmacy he will make sure that it's Done at a different one considering Suboxone brand name is hard to find, him and his receptionist always help me find it. I could go on and on about him and how wonderful he is. But I just have to stay on here thank you Dr wasserman Forgiving me, my life back in the ability to truly smile again and breathe easy for the first time in two years. So if anyone's looking for an amazing pain doctor, you need to go to him."

"I have been a patient of Dr. Wasserman's for over ten years, and I highly recommend him to anyone suffering from chronic pain. Before I met Dr. Wasserman, I couldn't leave my house without making sure that I had enough pain medicine with me. That is no longer the case. He has weaned me off of Oxycodone and Dilaudid, and my pain is well controlled on Suboxone and Nucynta ER. I have been on the same doses for years, and I am very pleased with the results. He takes a detailed history during your first visit, and then he works with you in devising a plan for your care. He listens to you, and pays attention to what you say. He doesn't stop until you are as comfortable as you can be."

"Dr Wasserman is the best of the best! He saved my life. I was at the lowest point in my life before I came to his practice as a patient. Seven years later and I am now working full time, enjoying my family and most importantly, love myself again. He is creative and truly cares what is best for his patients. I have been to many doctors and hospitals in my life and have never found anyone in the entire field of medicine who truly listens to patients with chronic pain issues the way Dr Wasserman does. My first appointment with him lasted over 3 hours if that says anything. Thanks Doc for all you have done for me and my family. We are truly blessed to have you in our lives."

"I have suffered with Migraines for over 50 years, gradually transitioning from Occasional, to Episodic, to Chronic, to Chronic Daily. During that process my use of Pain Management Meds changed from OTC NSAID's, to Opioids. Their increasing frequency lead to Rebounding or MOH (Medication Overuse Headache). My previous Pain Management Doctor had me using "old school" Pain Meds, and I found myself in a vicious downward spiral. That dreaded day occurred, he retired and dissolved his practice. My search for a new Doctor lead me to a Migraine Specialists, who with highest recommendations referred me to Dr. Wasserman for Pain Management. Dr. Wasserman is focus driven, first gathering the pertinent background information and details regarding my Migraines. We had an in-depth discussion of my current situation, medications used, and how the unrelenting chronic pain was in total control of my life. He listened attentively to my concerns, frustrations, and hopeful objectives. He explained in detail how my current traditional pain treatment program was doomed from the start. Dr. Wasserman developed a new tactical approach for my pain management. We started down a new path on a treatment program that could be tailored over time to my specific needs. He was very careful and methodical to ramp the dose up gradually and observe any potential side effects. The Pain Management program Dr. Wasserman put me on has made a significant and profound change in the quality of life I have now. My wife is also very grateful for the marked improvement. It's a Win-Win all around. I am ecstatic that Opioids and their long term detrimental effects are no longer part of my daily routine. Dr. Wasserman truly cares about his patients, their wellbeing, and their quality of life. His extensive knowledge and years of experience treating complex pain management conditions is unequaled. Julia, his support staff is top notch, there to provide first class assistance and support as needed, and you can contact him on his personal cell phone if needed. You won't find a better Pain Management Doctor to work with."

"I have been a patient of Dr. Wasserman for over ten years. He takes more time with patients than any other doctor I've ever been to. He listens, and works with you to figure out the best way forward. He constantly looks for ways to improve your outcome. He keeps up with the latest research and developments in the field of pain treatment, and uses that knowledge to ensure patients are getting the best possible course of treatment. We have worked together to minimize medication and maximize my ability to maintain an active lifestyle. I highly recommend Dr. Wasserman."

"If you feel that your doctor is not listening to you about your pain and you are frustrated that no one seems to care -- this is the place for you. I've never had a doctor listen to my issues like Dr. Wasserman. During your appointment you have his full attention and he makes sure to ask about everything, even things that you did not think could be related to your problem, and is therefore able to make linkages and diagnoses that other doctors miss. I had severe pain in my hips and back that my GP could not fix (and did not seem particularly interested in fixing because he did not seem to think it was real). After seeing Dr. Wasserman for four months, the pain is gone most days. I have lived with the pain for years and did not know it could feel this good. I also like that Dr. Wasserman always endeavors to find the least amount of medication that will give me a good result, the most efficient treatment with the least number of side effects. I would definitely recommend this practice to anyone in pain that doesn't know where to turn."

"As a clinical research professional, I've worked with numerous physicians over my 20 year career, and as a chronic pain sufferer I've also been a patient. Dr. Wasserman is the real deal. Very few physicians have his high level of ability combined with ethical standards and compassionate care. He was able to accurately diagnose my long standing pain condition that over a dozen other physicians had missed or improperly diagnosed. Before I was (finally) referred to Dr. Wasserman by another pain specialist, I'd spent the better part of 5 years and lots of money trying to find someone who would get it right. Once we had the diagnosis, he worked with me extensively to find the right non-opioid medications, titrate them appropriately so I could tolerate increasing doses, and address each symptom of my complex condition in turn. Over 18 months or so, we arrived the right balance of as little medication as possible to keep my symptoms at bay. He's meticulous in his exploration and takes copious notes that allow him to refer back to previous visits. His knowledge of pain medications and their effects is encyclopedic, and he keeps up with all the latest medical research, which not a lot of physicians bother to do. I highly recommend Dr. Wasserman to anyone struggling with chronic pain; he'll help you get it sorted out so you can live your best life."