
Dr Matthew Brown
Consultant in Pain Medicine
About Matthew Brown
Dr Matt Brown is a consultant in pain medicine at the Royal Marsden Hospital and Honorary Associate Faculty of the Institute of Cancer Research. Matt has a specific interest in the rehabilitation of cancer survivors but has broad pain medicine expertise.
Matt trained at King’s College London, winning the War Memorial and Wolfson Foundation Scholarships and graduating with distinction. His clinical training in pain medicine was conducted at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. Matt fulfilled his long-term interest in clinical research by gaining a National Institute for Health Research’s Academic Clinical Fellowship. This enabled him to conduct novel, award-winning research into pain at both Imperial College and King’s College, London. Subsequently, Matt completed a Doctorate in Medicine at the Institute of Cancer Research (becoming the first anaesthetist in the Institute’s history to do so and winning the Chairman’s Prize at graduation).
Matt takes a holistic and caring approach to all his patients and enjoys working with them to optimise their pain control and improve their functional levels and quality of life. Matt employs a range of techniques including medications, interventional procedures and western medical acupuncture. Matt's down-to-earth and accessible manner generates excellent results and positive patient feedback. He is known for his ability to explain complex concepts and has appeared in a variety of media ranging from the BBC to The Sun.
Matt has published and lectured widely on the subject of pain in cancer. His research interests include persistent post-surgical pain, painful peripheral neuropathies and the use of cannabis-based medicinal products in the management of pain and associated conditions.
Patient Testimonials:
Truly transformed my life - "Thank you so much for all your advice, help and support over the last few months" - LR 38 years old.
With heartfelt thanks - "So grateful to you for listening and all you did to help me" - GC 50 years old.I will always be grateful - "Many, many thanks for your commitment to dealing with my case"- JR 59 years old.
Expertise
- Neuropathic Pain
- Cancer Associated Pain
- Persistent Pain after Surgery
- Pelvic Pain
- Western Medical Acupuncture
- and Medicinal Cannabis
Overview
- Age of patients seen
- 18+
- Languages spoken
- English
- Online profiles
- Research highlights
Notable Publications:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Matthew-Brown-30
- Professional memberships
Fellow of the Faculty of Pain Medicine
Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists
Member of the Royal College of Surgeons
Fellow of the Faculty of Clinical Informatics
- Certifications and Awards
2017 – Chairman’s Graduation Prize – The Institute of Cancer Research
2015 – Awarded Sarah Kruger Prize – The Royal Marsden Hospital – For research excellence
2013 - Awarded International Association for the Study of Pain NeupSIG bursary
2004 - Awarded MB BS with Distinction - For academic excellence
2000 - Awarded Wolfson Foundation Scholarship - To fund intercalated degree
1998 - Awarded GKT War Memorial Scholarship - For academic excellence
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- Cigna International
- Allianz Partners
- Henner
- Healix
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