About Our Team
George H. Drakes, MD • Tristan Shockley, MD
George H. Drakes, MD
Medical Director
Board-Certified Pain Relief Specialist
“I can’t think of anything I’d rather do day in, day out, than help people get out of pain.”
Just following a family tradition
“I am a doctor today due to the strong emphasis my family placed on healthcare when I was growing up. My parents always promoted healthy living, and our family library was stocked with medical books that I began reading when I was 9 years old. And when I was 13, I started enrolling in first-aid, lifesaving and healthcare classes.
“My sister Lilia was the first member of my family to go into medicine, and she became a midwife. Then my brother Duan received his MD and went on to become a cardiovascular surgeon. In fact, it was Duan who provided me with the final motivation to become a doctor. After he became one, he ‘dared’ me to become a doctor, too, because he knew the field of medicine had always fascinated me since I was a youth. And so I took his dare and I’m glad I did. I can’t think of anything I’d rather do for a living than help people get out of pain.”
Board-Certified: American Board of Pain Medicine, American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Fellow: American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
MD: Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, 1986
Residency: Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals, Detroit, MI, 1987
Member: American Association of Orthopedic Medicine; Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports & Occupational Rehabilitation; American Medical Association; Maryland Society of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Past Appointments: Chief, Rehab Division, Maryland General Hospital; Medical Director, Bryn Mawr Rehab Center
Former Lecturer: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Pennsylvania
Publications: “Glycosylation in Vivo of Human Lens Capsule & Diabetes Mellitus,” Biochemical & Biophysical Research Community, Vol. 117, No. 1, 1993
Licensure: Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC
In his free time, Dr. Drakes enjoys playing golf, tennis, swimming, traveling and spending time with his wife, Wilma, and sons, Ghudson, Alandre and Benjamin.
“If you’re recovering from an injury, surgery or debilitating condition, you simply want to return to your normal lifestyle. We form a partnership with you and use our extensive pain relief and rehab experience to give you one-stop care that’s comprehensive and convenient. Our team’s goal is to relieve your pain and help you achieve the highest level of function possible so you can get back to your life, fast.” – Dr. George Drakes, Medical Director