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Dr. Benjamin J. Newton, MD

Sports Medicine, Family Medicine, Pain Medicine
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience
National Spine & Pain Centers - Chevy Chase 5550 Friendship Blvd Ste 450, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 215-4154

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Newton joined StemCell Arts, an affiliate of National Spine & Pain Centers, in 2016. As a board-certified, fellowship-trained sports medicine physician, his professional passion includes regenerative medicine and interventional orthopedics. He has extensive experience evaluating and treating non-operative orthopedic, sport injury, and musculoskeletal complaints of the spine and extremities. Dr. Newton utilizes regenerative therapies to help patients of all ages get back to an active lifestyle.Double board-certified in sports and family medicine, Dr. Newton also holds additional training certificates in musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Fluoroscopy. This training is essential to the precision required for Stem Cell, Platelet, and Prolotherapy procedures.During residency in Vermont, Dr. Newton treated high school athletes and volunteered at injury clinics at nearby ski resorts. As a sports medicine fellow in Cincinnati, he had valuable experiences with Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. Here, he was able to evaluate and treat professional and elite level athletes. During this same fellowship, Dr. Newton spent time at spring training in Arizona with the Cincinnati Reds, as well as home games in Cincinnati. He completed a second fellowship in interventional orthopedics and regenerative medicine with Regenexx at the Centeno-Schultz Clinic in Colorado and remained on staff, following its conclusion.Dr. Newton enjoys being able to assist both physicians and patients with regenerative and interventional orthopedic medicine. He is often given the opportunity to share his expertise and knowledge by teaching musculoskeletal ultrasound courses at annual conferences, such as the American Association of Orthopaedic Medicine. He also participates in a number of volunteer experiences both nationally, as a physician at Ironman triathlons, and internationally, in rural Mexico, treating patients with a myriad of orthopedic complaints.Outside of the office, Dr. Newton loves being with his wife and four young children. When they’re asleep, he trains for and competes in endurance events, such as Ironman triathlons. Dr. Newton is fluent in Spanish.Dr. Newton is now offering Wednesday evening hours for new patient consultations and procedures. He is seeing patients every Wednesday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm.

Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

Centeno Schultz Clinic - 2013

Bethesda North Hospital - 2012

RESIDENCY

Fletcher Allen Health Center - 2011

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Ross University - 2008

Languages Spoken

Spanish
English

Location & Hours

Center For Pain Management
5550 Friendship Blvd Ste 450, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Mon:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Sports Medicine
Family Medicine
Pain Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Rotator cuff syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
Osteoarthritis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Cervicogenic headache
Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)
Back Pain
Facet Joint Pain
Joint Arthritis
Muscle Spasms
Fibromyalgia
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
Neck Pain
Nerve Injury
SI Joint Arthritis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Post-Surgical Treatments
Radiculopathy
Pinched Nerves
Sports injury
Torn Tendons and Ligaments
Spinal Stenosis
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Lateral Epicondylitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration

Procedures Performed

Epidural Nerve Block
Facet Joint Injection
Hip Joint Injections
Intradiscal Procedures
Diagnostic Medial Branch Block
Nerve Hydrodissection
Platelet Epidurals
Prolotherapy
Stem Cell Therapy
SI Joint Fusion
Selected Nerve Root Injections (SNRI)
Trigger point injection

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Aetna Better Health
Aetna
Humana
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield
GEHA
CHAMPVA
UnitedHealthcare
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
Medicare
AARP
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Tricare
Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
Meritain Health
Optum Health
Anthem Blue Cross
Priority Partners

Cancer 16
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 9
Orthopedics 27
Neurology & Neurosurgery 18
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 26
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 30
Diabetes & Endocrinology 25
Children's Hospital 5
Urology 24
Psychiatry 11
Geriatrics 29
Rehabilitation 5
Obsterics & Gynecology 10
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 3
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 2
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 21