THE WASHINGTON PAIN CENTER

A trusted referral resource for physicians and attorneys.

John F. Dombrowski, MD, FASA provides experienced, physician-led evaluation in pain medicine, interventional care, and addiction-related clinical complexity. The practice serves both referring clinicians and legal teams who value clarity, credibility, and timely communication.

 
 
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PHYSICIAN PROFILE

John F. Dombrowski, MD, FASA

Board-certified in anesthesiology, pain medicine, and addiction medicine, Dr. Dombrowski has practiced in Washington, DC for more than 30 years. His work combines office-based interventional pain care with a nuanced understanding of medication management, functional restoration, and the clinical realities of substance use disorder.

This breadth of experience allows him to serve as a thoughtful referral destination for treating physicians and as a credible, clinically active resource for attorneys and legal teams.

FOR PHYSICIANS

Collaborative specialty support

  • Timely consultation and image-guided interventional treatment options

  • Clear communication back to the referring physician

  • Focus on function, diagnosis, and thoughtful procedural selection

  • Experience with complex pain, spine-related complaints, and patients with substance use history

FOR ATTORNEYS

Clinical insight with legal clarity

  • Independent physician perspective grounded in daily clinical practice

  • Experience in pain medicine, addiction medicine, and procedural care

  • Available for case review, causation analysis, IME work, and expert testimony

  • Clear, professional communication for attorneys, adjusters, and legal teams

 
 
REFFERAL PATHWAYS

Two referral pathways. One standard of professional care.

Whether the need is ongoing specialty care for a patient or independent clinical review for a legal matter, the practice is structured around responsiveness, professionalism, and precise communication.

 
 

For Referring Physicians

  • Consultation for neck pain, back pain, radicular symptoms, joint-related pain, and complex chronic pain

  • Office-based, image-guided procedures when clinically appropriate

  • Care for patients with prior treatment failure, medication complexity, or addiction history

  • Collaborative communication with primary care, orthopedics, neurology, psychiatry, and surgical specialists

For Attorneys and Legal Teams

  • Case review and medical record analysis

  • Independent medical opinions related to pain treatment and procedural care

  • IME and expert review services

  • Deposition and trial testimony in appropriate cases

 
 
CLINICAL FOCUS

Pain medicine with depth

The practice addresses spinal pain, radicular complaints, musculoskeletal pain, failed prior treatment, and medically complex cases requiring a careful balance of function, interventions, and medication strategy.

 
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION

Clear reports and correspondence

Referrals and legal matters alike benefit from concise, professional communication. Consultation findings, procedural recommendations, and expert opinions are presented in a straightforward and clinically grounded manner.

 
PRACTICE PHILOSPHY

Independent judgment matters

Clinical decisions are guided by experience, evidence, and patient presentation rather than unnecessary system barriers. That independence is valuable both in treatment and in expert review settings.