MBBS, FRCA, MSc, FFPMRCA
Anaesthetist
26 years of experience
London, SE1 2PR
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26 years of experience
London, SE1 2PR
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Adam Woo is a Consultant in Pain Management and Anaesthesia based at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London.
Dr Woo obtained his medical degree from UCL, graduating with distinction and prizes. He went on to complete his specialist training at the UCL and Royal Free Hospitals. Further to this, Dr Woo has gained an MSc in Pain Management from the University of Edinburgh. He has additionally trained in Advanced Pain at St Thomas' Hospital, London and in Paediatric Pain at Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital.
Dr Woo deals with complex pain referrals from a number of specialities and has experience in the management of a variety of chronic pain conditions and post-trauma and post-surgery pain. He has a special interest in the use of ultrasound as an intervention for pain and X ray guided injections for back and neck pain. He works jointly with peripheral neuropathic pain Neurologists treating pain with infusions, Qutenza and neuromodulation. He runs the Joint London Urological Pain clinic with Urologists at Kings College Hospital. Treatments offered include diagnostic blocks and pulsed radiofrequency to nerves. Emphasis is avoidance of medications when possible to reduce long and short terms side effects and increase daily functioning as soon as possible.
Dr Woo's professional memberships include the Pain Management faculty of the Royal College of Anaesthetists, British Pain Society and the International Association for the study of pain. He is also the Educational Supervisor for Pain Training at King's and admitted to the Court of Examiners, Question Writer for the Faculty of Pain, Royal College of Anaesthetists.
Dr Woo is active in up to date matters and research. He has published in PubMed listed and peer reviewed journals:
Z Oon and A Woo. Should thoracic epidurals be routinely sited in patients having cardiac surgery? British Journal of Hospital Medicine 2017 78:12, 730-730
Woo A and Sinha M. Should ultrasound or X-rays be used in chronic pain medicine interventions?. British Journal of Hospital Medicine 2016, 77(5), p. 314
Woo A, Tharakan L and Vargulescu R. Stellate Ganglion Block for Painful Congenital Venous Malformation of the Arm. Pain Practice 2015
Wilson J and Woo A Long term Opioids: Friend or Foe? British Journal of Hospital Medicine 74(5): 298 (May 2013)
Woo A. Depression and Anxiety in Pain. British Journal of Pain March 2010 vol. 4 no. 1 8-12
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General Medical Council
No. 4624938
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 1999
MBChB Medicine - University College, London
MSc Pain Management - University College, London
FRCA - Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists
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The Guthrie Wing, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, United Kingdom, SE5 9RS
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Dr Adam Woo is professional, polite, helpful, and attentive in his patient interactions. He provides a range of treatments, including injections, denervation procedures, and medication adjustments, explaining outcomes and costs clearly. Some patients mention initial injections were not always effective. Subsequent treatments provided greater relief for back pain, neck pain, and headaches.
Besides Dr. Woo's outstanding clinical knowledge, he takes a great deal of time to ensure that I understand not only the treatments that were available and which one was the most suitable for me at this present time. He carried out this treatment with the greatest of care and attention, concerned that I knew exactly what was happening at each step. Subsequently he ensured that there were no other concerns I had subsequent to the treatment. I can not recommend Dr. Woo highly enough he is very easy to talk to and takes time to hear what I have to say and how I am describing my pain. What a great doctor he is.
Dr Woo is very pleasant, professional consultant who has a wealth of subject knowledge. He assisted me with my longstanding chronic pain from spinal surgery and I am so pleased he was on board. His communication and support throughout our contact was excellent and he would always answer, in full, any questions that I required answering. Nothing was ever too much trouble and I felt respected and taken seriously at all times. I highly recommend Dr Woo to anybody out there who is considering his services. You will not be disappointed. An excellent consultant who I would not hesitate to contact again should I require his intervention. I cannot thank him enough!!
Dr Woo has been very helpful with my treatment, showing good professionalism and care. The outcomes of my treatment have so far been positive.
Dr Woo explains everything clearly and concisely before you start treatment! He’s attentive, caring, and always comes to see you before and after the treatment. When I first met him he was confident about the treatment plan but consistently asks you if you’re happy with the suggested plan so that you feel in full control with your treatment. He is professional when he needs to be and personable when taking care of you. I would highly recommend Dr Adam Woo.
I feel very lucky to have met Adam during what has been a very difficult period of my life, a nightmarish bout of sciatica which at the time of our appointment - yesterday - has been going on for almost 4 and a half months. He was clear, straightforward and honest about the procedure, an epidural injection which is often successful but not always - some clinics I spoke to were less than transparent about this fact. Most importantly he was kind, patient and listened. As a self-funding patient of far from bottomless means (to say the least) he was clear and upfront about costs - I had an experience a couple of years ago with a cardiac specialist who charged me for procedures he didn't even carry out - and in fact gave me advice on how to mitigate such costs going forward, even if the treatment was not carried out under his supervision. If my condition continues I will not hesitate to engage his services again.
I was taking a lot of medicines for pain and Dr Woo simplified some, cutting down on the heavy ones. I feel better now and the pain is less, not so drowsy and walk better
Dr Woo has helped me a lot with my back pain after some injections and medications. pain is better and i can do more gym
I have back pain for some time in the sacroiliac area and Dr Adam gave me some injections and then denervations. The pain is not gone but a lot improved, some bad days but mainly a lot better than before
Have some back painfor a long time but been getting really bad over past year. I had some injections and then physio which was very good, some pain but not that much. Overall a lot improved about 70 to 80 pct
Had a good experience about the back pain from slipped disc. Had an injection which worked pretty well, and then another injection after and the pain is a lot better though not gone. Quick to respond via emails and very polite and good at explaining the procedures. I have now gone to physio and taking some medications but much less, hopefully it will last.

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Dr Adam Woo's overall patient rating is 4.75 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 54 reviews.
What languages does Dr Adam Woo speak?
Dr Adam Woo speaks English
Where is Dr Adam Woo located?
Dr Adam Woo primarily practices at HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital, located at 27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
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