Dr Vivek Mehta
Pain Management Specialist
Essex, IG9 5HX
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31 years of experience
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Verified profile
31 years of experience
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Dr. Vivek Mehta is a Consultant in Pain Medicine and Neuromodulation and Director of Pain Research at St Bartholomew's Hospital, London with a special interest in minimally invasive treatments for back, neck, and associated root symptoms.
- With a clinical practice and more than 20 years experience in Pain Medicine he has particular expertise in managing back and neck pain, sciatica, neuropathic pain syndrome, shoulder and rotator cuff pain, cluster headcahes and migraine.
- He is one of the pioneers in neuromodulation (spinal cord stimulation, multifidus stimulation and occipital stimulation) having set up the Barts Neuromodulation Unit.
- He has been appointed as the Chair of Royal Court of Examiners for Fellowship of Faculty of Pain Medicine and serves on the board of National Neromodulation Society of UK and Ireland as elected honorary Treasurer
- He is an eminent speaker and has over 70 published papers and >200 presentations.
- He has been appointed as Honorary Reader at William Harvey Research Institute at Queen Mary University.
- Dr. Mehta has published extensively in the field of pain and his work on functional and restorative neurostimulation has been recognized by the international neuromodulation society.
- He has been widely covered in national newspapers Times, Daily Mail, BBC radio, and Channel 4 documentaries.
- For his services he was awarded National ACCEA Bronze award in 2021.
- He is available for private consultations at Spire London East Hospital., Holly Private Hospital and 9 Harley Street London
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Pain Management (33%)
- Radiofrequency Denervations and Pulsed Radiofrequency to Nerves (24%)
- Alternative Pain Management (10%)
- Back Injections (including Steroid Epidurals) (10%)
- Nerve Pain (10%)
- Others (14%)
Subspecialties
- Spinal Medicine
- Pain Medicine
- Neuromodulation
All conditions and treatments
- Neuropathic Pain
- Back Pain
- Facial Pain
- Sciatica
- Lower Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Spinal Pain
- Cancer-related Pain
- Nerve Pain
- Pain Medicine
- Neuromodulation
- Epidural
- Facet Joint Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Nerve Root Injection
- Video Consultation
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Neck Pain Injections/Interventions
- Opioid Management
- Radiofrequency Denervations and Pulsed Radiofrequency to Nerves
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 5197270
Qualifications
MBBS, FRCA , MD, FFPMRCA
Dr Mehta did his training at Barts School of Anaesthesia in London before working as a Lecturer in Pain and Research. He was appointed as as Substantive Consulant at St Bartholomew's Hospital, London in 2006. He has been appointed Honorary Reader at Queen Mary Univesrity, London.
languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
- Punjabi
- Urdu
consultation fees
- New appointment: £275
- Follow-up appointment: £190
insurers
- General Medical
- health-on-line
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Simply Health
- Healix
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Bupa
- WPA
- Cigna
- Norwich Union
- Aviva Health
- Aetna
- Vitality Health
- Bupa Platinum
Location
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High Road Buckhurst Hill, Essex, United Kingdom, IG9 5HX
High Road Buckhurst Hill, Essex, United Kingdom, IG9 5HX
(618)
Roding Lane South, Redbridge, United Kingdom, IG4 5PZ
Roding Lane South, Redbridge, United Kingdom, IG4 5PZ
(516)
25 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9QW
25 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9QW
(445)
9 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9QY
9 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9QY
(181)
42-46 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6NP
42-46 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6NP
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
16 reviews
5
A very thorough doctor. I couldn’t be more pleased!
5
I’m very pleased with his treatment. Very professional and would recommend him.
5
My experience with Dr Mehta since he has been treating me has been great . Very professional the treatment first class with a speedy follow up . Thank you
5
Really helpful and understanding
5
Very friendly and efficient.
5
Dr. Mehta is always friendly and helpful and does his best to help.
5
I have been treated by Dr Mehta for several years and have definitely received the best help possible. I would always wish to be dealt with by him as I trust him implicitly .
5
Dr Mehta comes across very knowledgeable and reassuring with his advice. He understands my problem and appreciates my struggles and is keen to help me to a pain free life
5
Dr Mehta explained my problem & treatment thoroughly. He also explained arrangements that I needed to make on the day of my treatment.
5
Fantastic service always very diligent and helpful highly recommended
Most recent videos
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Botox for Migraine
Botox for migraine; how does it work and the evidence behind it
09 April 2024
youtube
Kate's story
This is the story of Kate, a police officer who ran london marathon after getting treatment for back pain
10 April 2024
vimeo
WILLIAM Story
This is story of William who was unable to function with back pain but after treatment competed in bike race from London to Brighton
10 April 2024
vimeo
Most recent articles
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Zapper implant offers relief at last for sufferers of chronic back pain
People with chronic back pain have found relief with a pacemaker-like implant that buzzes their muscles twice a day with electrical pulses.In a year-long trial. Here is the story behind it
09 April 2024
thetimesco.uk
Spinal Cord Stimulator that stops the agonising pain
Spinal Cord Stimulation is an effective pain management in patient with low back pain and sciatica. In patients without spinal surgery 80% have shown to have more than 50% benefit in published trials.
09 April 2024
Doctify
Battery powered pain relief for back pain
Spinal cord stimulation has demonstrated great success in managing back pain and sciatica. The newer technology have advantage of very small battery and very effective and sustainable pain relief
09 April 2024
Doctify
FAQ
What are Dr Vivek Mehta's reviews like?
Dr Vivek Mehta's overall patient rating is 4.96 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 16 reviews
What languages does Dr Vivek Mehta speak?
Dr Vivek Mehta speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu
Where is Dr Vivek Mehta located?
Dr Vivek Mehta primarily practices at Nuffield Health The Holly Private Hospital, located at High Road Buckhurst Hill, Essex, United Kingdom, IG9 5HX
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