Experienced in Herniated Disk

Dr. Alan G. Cota

Pain Medicine
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Clearway Pain Solutions
20 Courthouse Sq, Ste 204, 
Rockville, MD 
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Experienced in Herniated Disk
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Clearway Pain Solutions
20 Courthouse Sq, Ste 204, 
Rockville, MD 
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Overview

Dr. Alan Gonzalez-Cota is a pain management specialist at Legacy Spine and Pain Management. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is board certified in anesthesiology and pain management. Dr. Gonzalez-Cota has a special interest in treating chronic pain. He is an expert in minimally invasive spine procedures and has extensive experience using advanced imaging techniques to diagnose and treat spine disorders. Dr. Gonzalez-Cota is committed to providing his patients with the highest quality of care. He takes a comprehensive approach to pain management, which includes a thorough evaluation of the patient's medical history, a physical examination, and diagnostic testing. Dr. Gonzalez-Cota works closely with his patients to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses their individual needs. He may recommend conservative treatments such as medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes. If these treatments are not successful, Dr. Gonzalez-Cota may suggest a minimally invasive spine procedure.

Dr. Cota is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Neuralgia.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Residency
University of Michigan Medical School, Anesthesiology, 2010
Specialties
Pain Medicine
Licenses
Anesthesiology in DE
Anesthesiology in MD
Anesthesiology in FL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Anesthesiology
Fellowships
University of Michigan Medical School, Pain Medicine, 2011
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male
Awards
Resident Scholar Award from the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research

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CareFirst
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Cigna
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Humana
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Independent Health
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Johns Hopkins Healthcare
  • HMO
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
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Kaiser Permanente
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

Clearway Pain Solutions
20 Courthouse Sq, Ste 204, Rockville, MD 20850
Call: 301-962-4278
Other Locations
Clearway Pain Solutions
10720 Columbia Pike, Suite 200, Silver Spring, MD 20901
Call: 443-693-7246

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


3 Total Publications

The effectiveness of fluoroscopically guided lumbar facet steroid joint injections: A systematic review.
The effectiveness of fluoroscopically guided lumbar facet steroid joint injections: A systematic review.
Journal: Interventional pain medicine
Published: April 09, 2025
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