Dr Anil Kumar Patel
Chronic Pain & Pain Management
Kingsbridge Private Hospital is here to help when your lifestyle is compromised by chronic spinal pain. When simple treatments fail to relieve pain, seeing a pain specialist is vital.
Steps to get started
Our team will support you through every stage, from your first enquiry to your recovery.
Using Health Insurance
If you have private health insurance, check with your provider to see what’s covered. We’re happy to help with any paperwork and can work directly with many insurance companies to make the process smoother for you.
Paying for Treatment Yourself
If you’re paying for treatment yourself, we’ll give you clear information about costs and help you plan your care. You’ll know exactly what to expect, with no hidden fees.
Costs
Service costs vary depending on individual needs, but our team is here to guide you. Get in touch to confirm fees and receive a clear, personalised breakdown before making any appointments.
Book an Appointment
You can book an appointment online, call our friendly team, or ask your GP for a referral.
We’re here to answer your questions, talk you through your options, and help you feel confident about your treatment.
Our Locations
Each site is equipped with modern facilities and experienced teams who will look after you throughout your treatment and recovery.
Our hospitals are easy to reach and offer a calm, comfortable environment to support your care. Wherever you decide to go, you’ll receive the same high standard of personalised treatment.
Meet Our Consultants
Our consultants are specialists with years of experience. From your first consultation through to your recovery, you’ll be under the care of experts who are dedicated to helping you achieve the best possible results.
What to Expect at our Chronic Pain Management Clinic?
Knowing what happens at our Chronic Pain Management Clinic can help you feel prepared and more at ease. Here’s what you can expect:
Consultations
Our Anaesthetics and Pain Management Consultants have an in-depth knowledge of the physiology of pain, with the ability to evaluate patients with complicated pain problems.
A consultation with a Pain Management Consultant will typically include:
- History and review of previous treatment
- Physical examination
- Evaluation of pain condition
- Development of a comprehensive, individualised treatment management plan
Your consultation will usually involve a detailed personal history, a physical exam and review of tests that you have had performed. The questions you are asked, and the physical examination will focus on your problem, however the consultant will want to know about past and current medical history as well.
Our treatments are designed to relieve and manage pain, but also to include preventative treatments and advice for the long term. These treatments may be delivered in the form of exercise, medication or surgery, among others. We will devise the most suitable care plan to suit your specific care requirements.
Investigations
If investigations/diagnostic tests are required, these can be arranged for you at an additional cost.
Investigations may be carried out to help diagnose your problem, we can offer a wide range of diagnostic test such as:
Blood Tests
Procedures/Treatment
Should your consultant recommend a procedure or an injection to treat your condition, our hospital can also facilitate your needs.
We offer numerous types of injections and procedures including:
- Steroid injection
- Epidural steroid injection
- Facet joint injection
- Neurolytic blocks
- Insertion of spinal cord stimulators
- Botox for migraine
Please note these will be charged separately.
Arrange a convenient appointment with our Pain Management team today.
Our Consultants in Anaesthetics and Pain Management can start treatment plans with a thorough personal assessment. By personalising treatment to your exact needs, we can help you receive the best care possible for your condition. No matter what you issue, we can provide targeted treatment that will help you find relief as quickly as possible.