What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.52
Average wait time
4.76
Bedside manner
4.88
“Dr. Shahinian is a fabulous doctor. I was amazed by how much time he put into my visit, listening to me and explaining things clearly to me. He even went over the MRI images with me, and explained how to interpret them. ”
Behzad D.February 5, 2025
“Dr Shahenian was amazing. His bed side manner was superb. He was extremely approachable. Had plenty of time to discuss my questions. He was extremely knowledgeable and his training/fellowship made him very unique. ”
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About Dr. Aram Shahinyan
Aram Shahinyan, MD is an Anesthesiologist and fellowship-trained Interventional Pain Management physician. He is double board-certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine by The American Board of Anesthesiology.
Dr. Shahinyan earned his medical degree from Yerevan State Medical University Named for Mkhitar Heratsi. He completed his Anesthesiology training at the Cleveland Clinic, followed by a fellowship in Pain Management at the same clinic, where he received instruction from leading experts in the field. After fellowship, he practiced anesthesiology at Geisinger Health before relocating to the Capital.
Dr. Shahinyan specializes in chronic spine pain and other painful conditions such as nerve pain (neuropathic pain), chronic pelvic and abdominal pain, complex regional pain syndrome (also known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy), pain due to osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, or shoulder, as well as pain following neck or back surgeries.
His expertise includes a wide range of pain management treatments performed under imaging guidance, such as epidural steroid injections, facet joint treatments, radiofrequency ablations, nerve blocks, and joint procedures for cervical and lumbar spinal stenosis. He utilizes cutting-edge technologies to improve the quality of life for patients with chronic pain. Dr. Shahinyan holds a special interest in minimally invasive spine procedures such as MILD, Vertiflex, and Kyphoplasty, as well as spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, and dorsal root ganglion stimulation for complex nerve pain disorders including CRPS/RSD. He also specializes in interventional approaches for severe chronic migraine/headaches, chronic pelvic pain, facial pain, and severe nerve and neuropathy pain.
Dr. Shahinyan is an active member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine.
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Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- Suburban Hospital
Board certifications
- American Board of Anesthesiology
- Pain Medicine (American Board of Anesthesiology)
Education and training
- Medical School - Yerevan State Medical University Named for Mkhitar Heratsi
- Cleveland Clinic, Fellowship in Pain Management
- Cleveland Clinic (Anesthesiology)
- Geisinger Health (Anesthesiology)
Professional memberships
- American Society of Anesthesiologists
- American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
Languages spoken
- English
- Russian
- Armenian
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1134462898
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.52
Wait time
4.76
Bedside manner
4.88
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Light spine center and Dr Shahinyan is great frindly and supportive
More than 1 year agoTS
Friendly. Helpful and direct with my possible options.
June 10, 2024Initials hidden
Dr. Shahinian is a fabulous doctor. I was amazed by how much time he put into my visit, listening to me and explaining things clearly to me. He even went over the MRI images with me, and explained how to interpret them.
February 5, 2025Behzad D.Verified patient
Dr Shahenian was amazing. His bed side manner was superb. He was extremely approachable. Had plenty of time to discuss my questions. He was extremely knowledgeable and his training/fellowship made him very unique.
December 28, 2024Initials hidden
Wonderful. Dr. Shahinyan took the time to assess with empathy and patience. He presented all options thoroughly. I now have hope for pain relief.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Amazing and informative appt.
November 4, 2024Jaydah W.Verified patient
The doctor is very patient. He spend a lot of time listening to my problem. He gave several suggestions to treat my problem. I had a very pleasant visit. Will go back again.
October 16, 2024Initials hidden
terrific, patient, thorough and caring.
September 16, 2024Frederick T.Verified patient
While this Dr. cant provide pain medication management, he was very kind, and he referred me to another Doctor Who might be able to help me.
July 22, 2024Laura O.Verified patient
I am very satisfied with my visit to Dr. Aram Shahinyan. He is very knowledgable and friendly. He tries to listen to what I describe about my pain and symptoms very carefully.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The doctor was very patient and made sure he understood my situation before recommendations/advice was given. He checked my MRI / CT scans and other medical records. Made sure I understood instructions for after visit recommendations. Overall, the doctor and staff were great!!!! I would recommend Lighthouse Spine Center to everyone.
Thank you!!
Dr. & Staff
Andrew
June 4, 2024Andrew K.Verified patient
While I was 200% completely satisfied with the service and the doctor. He was patient, asked me a lot of questions to ensure he understood my plight to render the best solution to address my pain.
March 11, 2024Lagena S.Verified patient
Dr Shahinyan took the time to discuss my case thoroughly, to answer all of my questions, and to explain my options-- that's very rare, since most doctors will only grant audiences of 15 minutes.
The spine is a tricky thing, and 21st century medicine is notoriously bad at fixing it. 21st century medicine-- particularly in the US-- is absolutely awful at pain management. Most doctors deal with this by trying to gaslight patients, and downplay the severity of their agony, and lie about available options, and try to pretend that they are offering solutions when they're actually-- at best-- just providing some amelioration of a situation that they don't really have the tools to cure.
Dr Shahinyan didn't do these things. He was honest, and helped me understand my options. That's about all that one can expect from a doctor.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The office and staff were nice, respectful, and clean. I enjoyed speaking with them. The office did not have my verification ready for my insurance so I had to wait for them to get that prior to being seen so I was seen after my appointment time. The doctors phone buzzed and I assumed he was turning it off but the doctor was on his phone throughout the appointment. I did not feel like I got the correct care from this appointment.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very friendly. Highly recommend Dr. Shahinyan
More than 1 year agoRM
thorough
More than 1 year agoFK
The doctor was very honest and friendly!
July 6, 2023Michele A.Verified patient
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Which hospital is Dr. Aram Shahinyan affiliated with?
Dr. Aram Shahinyan is affiliated with Suburban Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Aram Shahinyan work with?
Dr. Aram Shahinyan works with Lighthouse Spine Center.
Where is Dr. Aram Shahinyan's office located?
Dr. Aram Shahinyan's office is located at 7307 MacArthur Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20816.
Which board certifications does Dr. Aram Shahinyan have?
Dr. Aram Shahinyan is certified by American Board of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine (American Board of Anesthesiology).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Aram Shahinyan?
Dr. Aram Shahinyan frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Back Pain, Foot Pain, Knee Pain, and Pain Management Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Aram Shahinyan on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Aram Shahinyan speak?
Dr. Aram Shahinyan speaks English, Russian, and Armenian.
How do patients rate Dr. Aram Shahinyan in reviews?
29 patients have reviewed Dr. Aram Shahinyan. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.52/5. They have a 4.88/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.76/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.