Treatment
Pain Medicine
Facet Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation
If you have back, neck, shoulder, leg or arm pain with an as yet undiscovered cause, a facet joint with wear and tear might be the source.
Pain Medicine
Our pain specialists offer comprehensive care for patients experiencing persistent, chronic, and complex pain, anywhere in the body. Working with colleagues across specialties, our consultants take a multidisciplinary approach to your care, helping you regain function, control pain, and improve your quality of life.
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Why choose Welbeck for private pain treatment?
When under our care, you have access to a highly skilled team of pain medicine experts who collaborate with colleagues across specialties to deliver holistic care, all in one location. We run daily clinics, enabling rapid access for acute referrals, same-day appointments, and timely interventions, so you receive assessment and treatment without unnecessary delays. Our specialist consultants identify underlying causes of pain using advanced diagnostic techniques and provide tailored treatment plans, including interventional procedures, therapies, and lifestyle and rehabilitation support. Whether your pain stems from an injury, medical condition, or a past surgical procedure, our specialists are dedicated to providing safe and effective solutions that get you back to living your life to the full.
7
pain specialists
1
procedure suite launching spring 2026
150+
years of experience
Exceptional care, all under one roof
Pain can occur in any area of the body. Our service offers a comprehensive multidisciplinary team approach, bringing together leading pain consultants, spinal specialists, neurosurgeons, and expert radiologists. We work closely with a wide range of specialties based within the same building, including orthopaedics, neurology, gynaecology, digestive health, and cardiology, to ensure you receive coordinated and holistic care.
Pain conditions & symptoms we treat
Our consultants combine clinical assessment with the latest diagnostic innovations to accurately identify and understand the drivers of your pain, to target the most effective treatment.
Pain tests & treatments
All procedures are consultant-led and include spinal injections, radiofrequency ablation, and advanced infusion treatments. We also provide specialist surgical opinions, neuromodulation options, targeted treatments for nerve pain, and access to the innovative Intracept procedure, available in only a small number of private European centres.
TreatmentPain MedicineDorsal Root Ganglion Block/Transforaminal Epidural
Dorsal root ganglion block/transforaminal epidural is an injection of anaesthetic and painkillers, which is given to ease pain in the back, leg, or arm.
TreatmentPain MedicinePulsed Radiofrequency
Pulsed radiofrequency is used to treat a number of painful conditions – including head, neck, shoulder, and knee pain.
TreatmentPain MedicineCaudal Epidural
A caudal epidural is an injection to help treat chronic pain in your the back.
TestImaging & DiagnosticsBlood Tests and Pathology
Blood and pathology tests are a vital part of detecting, diagnosing, and treating conditions.
TreatmentPain MedicineKetamine Infusions
Low-dose ketamine infusions can help relieve many types of chronic pain conditions – especially nerve pain.
TestImaging & DiagnosticsCT Scan
CT (computed tomography) is a specialised imaging test that uses X-ray beams to create detailed cross-sectional pictures of the body.
TreatmentPain MedicineFacet Joint Injection
Facet joints can develop wear and tear or arthritis, and may be a source of back, neck, shoulder, leg or arm pain.
TestImaging & DiagnosticsPrivate MRI Scan and Diagnostic Imaging
An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan uses a magnetic field and radio waves to take images of the inside of your body.
TreatmentPain MedicinePain Management
Our leading specialists provide a personalised pain management service.
Our pain medicine specialists
Our team of consultants has outstanding credentials, combining clinical excellence, academic work, and sub-specialist focus across pain medicine. Collaborating closely with imaging, orthopaedics, neurology, and rehabilitation colleagues, they provide an unparalleled, world-class service.
Dr Oliver SeyfriedConsultant in Pain Medicine and Anaesthesia
Dr Alex KumarConsultant in Spinal Medicine & Pain Management
Dr Thomas GilkesConsultant in Pain Medicine
Dr (Jeremy) Mark Alexander-WilliamsPain Management Consultant
Dr Deane HalfpennyPain Medicine Consultant
Dr Ben ThomasConsultant in Spine & Pain Medicine
Dr Matthew BrownConsultant in Pain Medicine
Professor Erlick PereiraConsultant Neurosurgeon
Mr Dan PlevConsultant Neurosurgeon
Professor Arun RanganathanConsultant Orthopaedic Surgeon (Spine & Neuro)
Mr Gordan GrahovacConsultant Neurosurgeon & Complex Spine Surgeon
Our Pain Medicine centres
Care is available at our state-of-the-art Pain Medicine centre in London. Use the map to find your nearest Welbeck location and plan your visit.
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Refer a patient
At Welbeck, we’re committed to ensuring the referral process is smooth and efficient. We welcome referrals from GPs and other healthcare professionals and aim to offer same-day or next-day appointments where possible.
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Frequently asked questions
Our pain consultants treat all types of pain conditions and complaints, including:
neck pain
nerve pain
fibromyalgia
head and face pain
musculoskeletal pain
We offer rapid access to consultations, diagnostics, and procedures, with same-day and next-day appointments often available.
Our in-house pharmacy can dispense medications on the same day as your consultation in most cases. Our experienced pharmacists can also provide personalised guidance and support to ensure you understand your medications fully so you get the most out of your treatment plan.
Absolutely. Our consultants work with specialised physiotherapists across the country. Where appropriate, they’ll recommend and refer you for treatment to support ongoing care and rehabilitation.