Nicholas David Mata, MD| Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine | MedStar Health
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Specialties: Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine
Languages: English
833-909-4296
About me
Nico Mata, MD, is dual board-certified in pain medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a dedicated pain physician, his ultimate goal is to help individuals regain function and enhance their quality of life.
He believes that effective pain management stems from a multifaceted strategy that employs various modalities working together to address pain from multiple angles. His approach emphasizes proper body movement through physical therapy and home exercise regimens; the importance of nutrition, hydration, and sleep; and the essential role played by mental health awareness and stress management as the core foundations for successful treatment and management.
While prioritizing these conservative treatments, Dr. Mata also integrates advanced, image-guided procedures and modern technologies to reduce pain and enhance function. He is also well versed in the risks and benefits of a wide variety of pain medications and is a strong believer in safe and appropriate use of these tools.
Dr. Mata offers a full range of consultative, evaluative, and interventional treatments for acute and chronic pain, including conditions affecting the spine, neck, back, and peripheral joints (such as knees, hips, shoulders, wrists, etc). In addition, with his fellowship training, he provides specialized treatment in fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided procedures, sympathetic nerve blocks, CRPS management, painful diabetic neuropathy, and spinal cord stimulator placement.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Mata has co-authored numerous book chapters and peer-reviewed publications. He was selected by his peers as Chief Resident during his training and is an active member of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. Dr. Mata joins MedStar Health after a successful career at All Star Pain Management in Annapolis.
Whether striving for complete resolution of pain or learning to manage it more effectively, Dr. Mata is committed to supporting his patients on their journey toward improved function and quality of life.
Clinical areas of focus
- Back Pain
- Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
- Cervical Facet Joint Injection
- Iliopsoas Injection
- Morphine Pump Implantation
- Muscle Injection
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Ankle And Foot Ligament Sprain
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Arthritis
- Back Pain
- Bone Discontinuity
- Bursopathy
- Cardiovascular Disorders Of Newborn
- Cartilage Injury
- Cervical Herniated Disc
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome
- Cognitive Function Disorders
- Deforming Dorsopathies
- Disorders Of Autonomic Nervous System
- Disorders Of Trigeminal Nerve
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Dystonic Spasms
- Elbow Pain
- Emotional Disorders
- Encephalitis, Myelitis And Encephalomyelitis
- Enthesopathy Of Lower Limb
- Falls And Gait Disorders
- Fibromyalgia
- Flexor Tendonitis
- Foot Joint Pain
- Fractures Of The Neck
- Gait And Balance Problems
- Hand Joint Pain
- Hemiplegia
- Hereditary Ataxia
- Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
- Hip Bursitis
- Hip Flexor Strain
- Hip Labral Tear
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Inflammatory Spondylopathies
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Joint Derangement
- Joint Derangement Of Knee
- Knee Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Knee Pain
- Kyphosis
- Lateral Meniscus Injury
- Limb Deformity
- Lordosis
- Lower Back Pain
- Lumbar Disc Disease
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Migraine
- Mobility Impairment
- Mononeuropathies
- Mononeuropathy Of Lower Limb
- Mononeuropathy Of Upper Limb
- Multiple Injuries
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Disorders
- Muscle Strain
- Muscle Weakness
- Musculoskeletal System Complications
- Myofascial Pain
- Myopathies
- Neck Nerve And Spinal Cord Injury
- Neck Pain
- Nerve Root Disorders
- Neuropathic Pain
- Nontraumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteonecrosis
- Osteoporosis
- Paralytic Syndrome
- Paraplegia And Quadriplegia
- Parkinson's Disease
- Phantom Limb Pain
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rotator Cuff Strains
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Sensory Neuropathy
- Shoulder Burns
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Joint Pain
- Soft Tissue Injury
- Soft Tissue Pain
- Spastic Hemiparesis
- Spasticity
- Spinal Cord Diseases
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylopathies
- Spondylosis
- Sports Concussion
- Subcortical Infarction
- Superficial Knee Injury
- Synovium And Tendon Disorder
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tendinitis
- Tendinous Disorders
- Tennis Elbow
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Thoracic Radiculopathy
- Thumb Synovitis
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Whiplash Injury
- Wrist And Hand Pain
Procedures I perform
- Absence Management
- Acid-Base Management
- Ankle Joint Injections
- Ankle Physical Therapy
- Balance And Coordination Training
- Biomechanics
- Bursitis Treatment
- Cardiovascular And Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Cardiovascular Health Promotion
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment
- Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
- Cervical Facet Joint Injection
- Chemical Facial Peel
- Chronic Pain Rehabilitation
- Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
- Community Health Education
- Dementia Treatment
- Demyelinating Optic Neuropathy Treatment
- Disease Prevention Programs
- Dream Analysis
- Dystonia Treatment
- Elbow Joint Injection
- Elbow Orthotics
- Electrical Nerve Stimulation
- Energy Psychology
- Falls Prevention
- Fitness And Exercise Programs
- Flexibility Exercises
- Float Therapy
- Hand Joint Injection
- Hip Arthritis Treatment
- Hip Joint Injection
- Iliopsoas Injection
- Injury Prevention
- Joint Arthroscopy
- Kinesiology Analysis
- Knee Injection
- Knee Pain Treatment
- Knee Realignment
- Knee Replacement Rehabilitation
- Laser Prostate Surgery
- Low Vision Therapy
- Matrixectomy
- Median Nerve Conduction Studies
- Meniscus Injury Rehabilitation
- Monti Procedure
- Morphine Pump Implantation
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Treatment
- Muscle Injection
- Nerve Block
- Nerve Stimulation Therapy
- Neuromuscular Control
- Neuropathic Pain Treatment
- Orthopedic Physical Therapy
- Orthotic Device Fitting
- Orthotics And Arch Supports
- Pain Rehabilitation
- Palliative Care Coordination
- Paraffin Wax Bath
- Pelvic Pain Treatment
- Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
- Percutaneous Osteoplasty
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
- Posture Evaluation
- Psychiatric Physical Therapy
- Range Of Motion Exercises
- Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation Guideline
- Rehabilitation Planning
- Rehabilitative Technology
- Reproductive Medicine
- Rheumatology Treatment
- Seating And Mobility Assessment
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Disc Replacement
- Spine Orthotics
- Tendinitis Treatment
- Tendonitis Treatment
- Tension Headache Treatment
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Transplant Regenerative Medicine
- Traumatic Brain Injury Therapy
- Trigger Point Injection
- Ulcerative Colitis-Associated Arthritis Treatment
- Ultrasound-Guided Cyst Aspiration
Practice locations
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5601 Loch Raven Blvd Russell Morgan Bldg Ste 405 Baltimore, MD, 21239
443-444-4764
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Fellowship: Case Western Reserve University (2021)
Residency: Case Western Reserve University (2020)
Medical School: Wright State University (2016)