About Benjamin Thomas
Dr Thomas is a consultant in spine and pain medicine. His practice provides diagnosis and a full range of treatments for painful conditions where surgery is not indicated or is not yet needed. In his spinal practice he works with a full team to make rapid assessment of acute and chronic back as well as sciatic pain symptoms for diagnosis, offering non-surgical treatments and access to surgical opinion when needed. Common issues include degenerative and arthritic conditions, spine, joint and back injury, slipped spinal discs, and pain medicine advice after acute sporting injuries. He has experience across the age ranges, having undertaken dual pain medicine training both in adult medicine and at Great Ormond Street.
Dr Thomas qualified from St Bartholomew’s and the Royal London Hospital in 2000 and studied Interventional Pain Medicine at both the Imperial School NW London Deanery, additionally completing Pain training over 18 months at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Dr Thomas provides regular clinics, interventional pain procedures and implants neuromodulation devices.
Recent and current appointments:
Consultant in Pain Medicine, Lead for Acute and Adolescent Pain Medicine, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London
Publications, lectures and teaching:
Peer reviewed journal publications in the British Journal of Anaesthesia, Expert opinion in Pharmacotherapy and Intensive Care Medicine
Contributor of book chapters including the Encyclopedia of Pain, Medical leadership (Bridging the divide)
Author of e-learning for health pain management modules. Prize winning presentations at the British Pain Society and IASP (ISPP)
Regularly lectures domestically and internationally in the field of pain and spinal medicine
Society memberships
Dr Thomas is available to be approached for medicolegal expert assessments.
Expertise
- Pain medicine
- Spine
Consultations and services
Insurers covered
Tests & treatments
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, but only for certain services. Some consultations, assessments, and treatments can be booked directly, while others require a GP or specialist referral. Please check the relevant service page for guidance, and contact the centre if you’re unsure.
We aim to offer appointments as quickly as possible, and many services have same-day or next-day availability. Waiting times vary depending on the appointment type, specialty, and consultant availability, but our team will always offer the earliest suitable appointment.
Yes. You can arrange an appointment for a family member, or someone you care for, just let us know when you get in touch. We’ll need their details and consent to complete the booking, unless you're their legal guardian or have power of attorney.
Your first consultation includes a detailed discussion of your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle factors, followed by a thorough examination. It’s helpful if you can bring the results of any previous investigations with you, as well as a list of your current medications. Come with a comfortably full bladder so you can provide a urine sample if requested.