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Dr Victor Mendis

MD, MD, FCARCS, FRCA, FFPMRCA

Anaesthetist

36 years of experience

Brentwood, CM13 3LE

(+4 more)

5

/5

(2 reviews)

36 years of experience

Brentwood, CM13 3LE

(+4 more)

Areas of expertise

Nerve Block
2
Nerve Root Injection
1
Back Pain
1

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About Dr Victor Mendis

Dr Victor Mendis is a consultant in Pain Management and offers private services in Essex. He was appointed as Clinical Director, Pain Services, Mid and South Essex University Hospitals NHS Trust in 2025.

Vice Dean, Faculty of Pain Medicine, Royal College of Anaesthetists, UK in 2025

Dr Mendis completed his training in London, Sri Lanka and also the Ukraine where he graduated from Vinnitsa Medical Academy. Since then, Dr Mendis has lectured on a variety of topics and has given press interviews to local and international media as part of awareness campaigns on chronic pain. He has been a consultant in Pain Medicine and Anaesthetics at Mid and South Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust since March 2005.

Dr Mendis takes great care to provide a full assessment, examination and investigation during his first consultation to establish a clear clinical diagnosis for each patient.

Dr Mendis is a Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (FRCA) and a Fellow of the College of Anaesthetists and Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland (FCARCSI). He also has an MD in Anaesthesia from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. He became a Fellow of the Faculty of Pain Medicine, Royal College of Anaesthetists (FFPMRCA) in 2008. He is also a member of the British Pain Society, International Neuromodulation Society, London Pain Forum, Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland, and a founder of the Faculty of Specialists for NAPP Pharmaceuticals.

He sits on various International Advisory Boards for Pain Medicine and has been a guest speaker at many international scientific meetings.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Dr Mendis provides a number of interventional pain treatments including:

Medial branch blocks (lumbar, cervical, thoracic)

Nerve root blocks (lumbar, cervical, thoracic, caudal)

Pulsed radio frequency

Radio frequency denervation (lumbar, cervical, thoracic) 

Peripheral nerve blocks

Trigger joint injections

Stellate ganglion block

Qutenza patch

Botox for migraine

Pain Relief

Lower Back Pain

Head and Neck Pain

Acute Myofascial Pain


Areas of expertise

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Nerve Block
2
Nerve Root Injection
1
Back Pain
1
Chronic Pain
Facet Joint Injection

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4774510


Qualifications

MD, Vinnitsa Medical Academy

MD, University Hospital, Colombo

FCARCS

FRCA

FFPMRCA


Languages spoken

  • English
  • Russian
  • Sinhala

Consultation fees

  • New appointment: £200
  • Follow-up appointment: £125

Insurers

  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • AXA Health
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality
  • Cigna
  • Healix Health Services
  • The Exeter
  • WPA
  • Saga Health Insurance
  • National Friendly
  • Freedom Health Insurance
  • General and Medical

Location

All locations for Dr Victor Mendis

Spire Hartswood Hospital

4.88

(1827)

Eagle Way Great Warley, Brentwood, United Kingdom, CM13 3LE

4.93

(837)

High Wych Road, Sawbridgeworth, United Kingdom, CM21 0HH

4.85

(640)

Lawn Lane Springfield, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM1 7GU

4.85

(475)

Eastern Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom, SS2 4XH

4.86

(114)

Essex Healthcare Park, West Hanningfield Road, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM2 8FR

Reviews

5.0
verified patient
21 Jun 2023

Dr. Mendes has a totally relaxed manner ! Making me feel at ease and provided a clear explanation of the procedure and after care. First Class !

5.0
verified patient
19 Jun 2023

Very friendly and helpful, gives you time to explain things and you to ask questions.

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What are Dr Victor Mendis's reviews like?

Dr Victor Mendis's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 2 reviews.

What languages does Dr Victor Mendis speak?

Dr Victor Mendis speaks English, Russian and Sinhala

Where is Dr Victor Mendis located?

Dr Victor Mendis primarily practices at Spire Hartswood Hospital, located at Eagle Way Great Warley, Brentwood, United Kingdom, CM13 3LE
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