It is the mission of Comprehensive Pain Center to manage pain in a compassionate, coordinated, multidisciplinary setting, to restore the highest level of function and quality of life. Comprehensive Pain Center is just that - comprehensive, offering conservative, medication management, and interventional means of treatment.
Mark and his team have helped make my every day life activities manageable, from work to home and family responsibilities and Duties. I am incredibly grateful that they gave me part of my life back. With my injuries it will be a long road ahead of me and they can only help so much, and I feel fortunate for the treatment I received and what they can do to help make it tolerable.
Mark and his team have helped make my every day life activities manageable, from work to home and family responsibilities and Duties. I am incredibly grateful that they gave me part of my life back. With my injuries it will be a long road ahead of me and they can only help so much, and I feel fortunate for the treatment I received and what they can do to help make it tolerable.
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It is the mission of Comprehensive Pain Center to manage pain in a compassionate, coordinated, multidisciplinary setting, to restore the highest level of function and quality of life. Many pain management practices, as they grow, lean toward becoming "pill mills" or "block shops" in order to cover increased costs.
Congratulations to our Medical Assistant Noah on being accepted into the University of Maryland Biological Sciences Limited Enrollment Program! He looks forward to the opportunity to be one of the selected handful of students being accepted into the Pre-Medicine Pre-Professional Program. Best of luck Noah!
Conservative treatment should always act as a first-line of defense in managing pain. Conservative treatment most commonly refers to any treatment modality that is non-surgical. More specifically, conservative management can also exclude injections and even medications, leaving only the most conservative treatment options such as exercise, posture, weight loss, and physical therapy.
Are you currently receiving pain management from another practice and not happy with your care? Dr. Mark Matsunaga and the Comprehensive Pain Center are now offering appointments for Second Opinions. These appointments allow for you the patient to gain insight into additional treatment options that your current doctor may not have mentioned about.
As a family owned private practice, Comprehensive Pain Center takes pride in being able to provide its staff with an environment that is warm, welcoming, and conducive to growth and learning.
Dr. Matsunaga (Founder and Owner of CPC) encourages all of his employees to continue to learn, grow, and spread their wings from CPC! Whether you are looking for part-time or full-time work, Comprehensive Pain Center is a great place to gain valuable experience to enhance your professional careers.
Dr. Matsunaga (Founder and Owner of CPC) encourages all of his employees to continue to learn, grow, and spread their wings from CPC! Whether you are looking for part-time or full-time work, Comprehensive Pain Center is a great place to gain valuable experience to enhance your professional careers.
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Raymond Trimmer
Jan 22, 2022
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In the period from 1976 through 1985, I had 2 major surgeries in my lower back. The severe pain after the surgeries has been nearly the same as the pain before the surgeries. I recently met Dr. Matsunaga who immediately and accurately assessed the problems causing causing the severe pain, and immediately took action to significantly reduce the pain. He is an excellent listener, followed with prompt actions taken. He maintains the fine balance of an outstanding medical professional while providing a comfortable doctor-patient relationship. He has restored me to a greater quality of life within a
Mygirl Md
Jan 17, 2022
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Stefanie Esbrandt
Nov 17, 2021
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I suffered from chronic migraines for 15 years during which time I received consistent care from a neurologist and thoroughly tried EVERY preventative medication as well as a gluten-free diet, physical therapy, Botox, the Cefaly migraine gadget etc. Nothing helped to prevent my migraines, and while I received some relief from various medications, I was suffering greatly on an almost daily basis. It was terrible! A friend recommended Dr. Matsunaga as he helped her with chronic back pain. I am BEYOND thrilled that I followed up on my friend's recommendation. Dr. Matsunaga and Gabrielle Kallmeyer
January W. Payne
Nov 13, 2021
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I’ve been a patient at Comprehensive Pain Center on and off since 2016 – but no longer, following a distressing experience with nurse practitioner, Gabrielle Kallmeyer. Ms. Kallmeyer repeatedly cut me off mid-sentence. She yelled at me to, “leave the practice,” while physically and aggressively following me – when I asked the medical assistants to ask the practice owner, Dr. Mark Matsunaga to call me.
I last received prescriptions from CPC in May 2020. I did not feel I needed pain management and opted to stop taking the medications CPC prescribed. I’d done this previously. During an
I last received prescriptions from CPC in May 2020. I did not feel I needed pain management and opted to stop taking the medications CPC prescribed. I’d done this previously. During an
Laine Maine
Sep 28, 2021
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Dr. Mark Matsunaga might be wonderful to the rest of you, however people born with genetic conditions don't see him in the same light. He was completely and utterly disrespectful as he proceeded to tell my friend that there basically was no resolution for her besides "losing weight." If it was that simple, it would've been done already. She did not go to you to disrespect her... Instead of bashing your patients, if you don't have a solution to offer then politely redirect them to who CAN!!!! I repeat do not go to him if you want REAL answers as well as compassionate care. All people want is to
Bridget Arvidson
Sep 20, 2021
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This is the most amazing, kind, caring and compassionate Doctors office I have ever been to. Dr. Matsunaga actually cares about your pain and problems and finds any avenue he can that suits your needs. I never feel rushed and always feel like I've been listened to. I live 40-45min away but would drive farther for this doctor if I had to
Anna Macdonald
Jun 15, 2021
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Without a doubt finest practice in the state! From first encounter via phone to in office visit, one is treated with respect and kindness. Dr Matsunaga is one of the finest doctors (and human) I have ever had the privilege of working with. He delivers expert knowledge and spends the time needed to understand me and my complex issues. He cares about me. He empowers me to be proactive in my care and treats me as a member of my own medical team. There is no finer physician and professional staff available for comparison!
Shanley Rose
Jun 14, 2021
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In the last two years, under the care of Dr. Matsunaga and Gabrielle, I have been able to cut back on dosage and switch to meds with less side effects, while still keeping my pain under control. This is the first time my medications have lessened instead of increased in the last decade. I have been a chronic pain patient for 10 years; regrettably the first 8 I was treated elsewhere. In the last two years, I’ve made more progress, both with my meds and my life as a whole, than I had in the previous eight years.
Dr. M and Gabrielle believe in treating the whole patient, not just the pain itself
Dr. M and Gabrielle believe in treating the whole patient, not just the pain itself
Holly Degner
Jun 13, 2021
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I have been a chronic pain patient for 15 years after an accident, and have been under the care of 4 pain specialists in that time. Dr. Mark helped deliver my first born almost 10 years ago and repeatedly checked on me in the Maternity ward as I was a most unusual case to be giving birth. His incredible dedication and compassion were obvious in those days, and I am happy to say that I have been his patient for many years now. Dr. Mark and his entire team make me feel like I have my own health squad ready beside me whenever I need them! I know that in an instant, they are there to help and get me
A. S.
Feb 15, 2021
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Dr. Matsunaga is a superior doctor and person. Finding a doctor who is both proficient and validates their patients' humanity can be rare in this climate, and Dr. Matsunaga is a provider that does both flawlessly. Dr. Matsunaga takes the time to give detailed advice and feedback and listens to patients' needs. The genuine care provided is unmatched, and I can personally attest to these claims. I have suffered from chronic pain for over half of my life, and seeking treatment from Comprehensive Pain Center has been one of the best medical decisions I've ever made. For the first time, I am receiving
