Pain Medicine
Our specialist Pain Management centre offers comprehensive care for patients experiencing persistent, chronic, and complex pain. Taking a multidisciplinary approach to your care, we help you regain function, control your pain, and improve your quality of life.
Why choose Welbeck for private pain management?
When under our care, you have access to a highly skilled team of pain medicine experts who collaborate with imaging, physiotherapy, neurology, and orthopaedic specialists to deliver holistic pain management. We provide accurate diagnosis, personalised treatment pathways, and same-day or next-day access to the full range of services. 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 disorder, or a past surgical procedure, our specialists are dedicated to providing safe and effective management 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
Pain conditions & symptoms we treat
Our consultants use the latest innovations in healthcare to accurately diagnose and manage persistent pain in any part of the body, no matter its cause.
Pain tests & treatments
We combine clinical assessment with advanced imaging, ultrasound, and specialised diagnostics to identify and understand the drivers of your pain, to target the most effective treatment.
TreatmentPain MedicineFacet Radiofrequency ThermocoagulationIf 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.
TreatmentPain MedicinePulsed RadiofrequencyPulsed radiofrequency is used to treat a number of painful conditions – including head, neck, shoulder, and knee pain.
TreatmentPain MedicineKetamine InfusionsLow-dose ketamine infusions can help relieve many types of chronic pain conditions – especially nerve pain.
TreatmentPain MedicineFacet Joint InjectionFacet joints can develop wear and tear or arthritis, and may be a source of back, neck, shoulder, leg or arm pain.
TestImaging & DiagnosticsCT ScanCT (computed tomography) is a specialised imaging test that uses X-ray beams to create detailed cross-sectional pictures of the body.
TestImaging & DiagnosticsMRI ScanAn MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan uses a magnetic field and radio waves to take images of the inside of your body.
TreatmentPain MedicineCaudal EpiduralA caudal epidural is an injection to help manage chronic pain in your lower back.
TreatmentPain MedicinePain ManagementOur leading specialists provide a personalised pain management service.
TestImaging & DiagnosticsBlood Tests and PathologyBlood and pathology tests are a vital part of detecting, diagnosing, and treating conditions.
TreatmentPain MedicineDorsal Root Ganglion Block/Transforaminal EpiduralDorsal root ganglion block/transforaminal epidural is an injection of anaesthetic and painkillers, which is given to ease pain in the back, leg, or arm.
Our pain management specialists
Our consultant team 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 a world-class service.
Dr Thomas GilkesConsultant in Pain Medicine
Dr Benjamin ThomasConsultant in Spine and Pain Medicine
Dr Alex KumarConsultant in Spinal Medicine & Pain Management
Dr Matthew BrownConsultant in Pain Medicine
Dr Oliver SeyfriedConsultant in Pain Medicine and Anaesthesia
Dr Deane HalfpennyPain Medicine Consultant
Dr (Jeremy) Mark Alexander-WilliamsPain Management Consultant
Our Pain Management centres
Care is available at our state-of-the-art Pain Management centre in London. Use the map to find your nearest Welbeck location and plan your visit.
Loading
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.
Recognised by all major health insurance companies
Frequently asked questions
You can book directly with each of our centres by phone or email, and you may also be able to book online. You can find contact details for this centre at the top of the page, and more information about becoming a patient on our accessing private healthcare page.
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.