Pain and Spine Specialists

Pain Management • Erie, PA • Since 2012

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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. - 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.

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Clinic Type

Pain Management

Address

180 Thomas Johnson Drive, Suite 100, Frederick, Maryland 21702, US

Phone

+17249090545

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Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://painandspinespecialists.com/

Services Offered

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Team

Pain and Spine Specialists Team, Board-certified; over 20 years of experience in interventional pain management — Board-certified Pain Management Specialists

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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 Thomas

Synthesized 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
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

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.