Pain Management Specialist
Pain Management Specialist
Orpington, BR6 7RG
24 years of experience
Verified profile
Video
Consultation
Pain Management Specialist
Orpington, BR6 7RG
24 years of experience
Verified profile
Video
Consultation
4.98
77 patient reviews
2 professional endorsements
4.99
Overall Experience
4.97
Bedside manner
4.99
Explanation
Dr Ramaswamy is a consultant in Anaesthesia, Pain Management, and Neuromodulation at St. Bartholomew's and the Royal London Hospital, where he is also the clinical lead for in-patient pain management. Dr Ramaswamy has extensive experience managing acute and chronic pain conditions such as back pain, neck pain, post-surgical pain, chronic musculoskeletal (such as Fibromyalgia), neuropathic pain, headache, facial pain, abdomen-pelvic pain, sports injury, whiplash injury, and cancer pain.
He provides simple and complex pain procedures including cervical and lumbar facet joint/medial branch injections, epidural/root block, radiofrequency treatment of medial branches/nerve roots (all spinal levels) or peripheral nerves, and splanchnic nerve stimulation. His intervention experience ranges from X-ray guided to ultrasound interventions and for a variety of general and orthopaedic anaesthetic procedures, with particular expertise in ultrasound-guided nerve blocks such as nerve catheter insertion.
Dr. Ramaswamy develops a treatment plan based on a patient's individual needs and preferences. He believes in educating patients about their condition and advising them on self-management techniques that patients can use long-term. He also provides advice on pain medications and pain interventions as needed. Dr Ramaswamy works closely with a multi-disciplinary team including orthopaedic surgeons and physiotherapists to provide his patients with the best treatment available.
Dr Ramaswamy received his MD in Anaesthesia (Medal Scholar) from PGIMER, India before earning his certificate of Specialist Training in Anaesthesia and Pain Management in the UK. He then went on to complete an Advanced Pain Fellowship at Imperial Healthcare in London. Dr Ramaswamy has also trained in medicolegal report writing and is familiar with civil procedure protocols such as CPR Part 35 and the PD 35 protocol. He has report writing experience and can provide detailed insights into causality, prognosis, assessing capacity to work, understanding specific roles, assessing ability to function, and commenting on the prospect of achieving pain relief. He can provide medicolegal appointments at short notice and produce a report in a timely manner. He sees patients for personal injury and criminal negligence claims.
Dr Ramaswamy has an interest in medical education and is the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Education Lead at Queen Mary University of London and Bart's Health. He is also an honorary visiting senior lecturer at the University of Edinburgh and the course director of the MSc in Pain Management.
https://www.pain-expert.org/team/dr-shankar-ramaswamy/
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Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Was very impressed with treatment and goo d explanation with Mr Ramaswami. He was patient with me and very informative. He put me at ease and reassured me. I am thankful for his kindness and attention.
19 Feb 2021
verified patient
Patient seen for:
Back Pain
4.67
5.00
Overall Experience
4.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation
Very professional
15 Jan 2021
verified patient
Patient seen for:
Back Pain
Facet Joint Injection
5
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation
The only issue was bit of a wait due long list
07 Jan 2021
verified patient
Patient seen for:
Facet Joint Injection
5
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation
Very good doctor. Highly recommended.
22 Dec 2020
verified patient
Patient seen for:
Back Pain
5
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation
Very professional and caring. The result of this procedure has been life changing.
18 Dec 2020
verified patient
Patient seen for:
Back Pain
5
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation
Very well explained good experience felt very comfortable
18 Dec 2020
verified patient
Patient seen for:
Chronic Pain
Joint Injection
Pain Medicine
5
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation
Very good person and very understanding with my needs.
18 Dec 2020
verified patient
Patient seen for:
Neck Pain
Shoulder Pain
5
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation
Very well. Very thorough. Pleasant young man.
17 Dec 2020
verified patient
Patient seen for:
Neck Pain
5
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation
I am very happy with the care given by Dr.Ramaswamy. He has really gone the extra mile to help with my pain with his skillfully performed injections.
17 Dec 2020
verified patient
Patient seen for:
Back Pain
5
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation
Dr.Ramaswamy has been brilliant and excellent in looking after me. Thank you so much.
17 Dec 2020
verified patient
Patient seen for:
Neck Pain
Epidural
Back Pain
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2 endorsements
Dr Ramaswamy is an excellent clinician with extensive knowledge in pain management providing him with the expertise to combine multiple techniques from different areas including anaesthetics and drug prescription. He is a caring and empathetic individual that is devoted to his patients and engages them in personalised treatment plans for the best outcomes. Highly recommended colleague.
14 Dec 2020
Endorsed for
Mr Francesc Malagelada
Orthopaedic Surgery
Dr Ramaswamy is my colleague at Royal London Hospital. He completed his fellowship in Pain Management at Royal London and practices at Royal London and other private hospitals. He has excellent clinical and interpersonal skills and I can highly recommend him as Pain Consultant
14 Nov 2020
Endorsed for
Professor Yogesh Bajaj
Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)
What are Dr Shankar Ramaswamy's reviews like?
Dr Shankar Ramaswamy's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 77 reviews
What languages does Dr Shankar Ramaswamy speak?
Dr Shankar Ramaswamy speaks English
Where is Dr Shankar Ramaswamy located?
Dr Shankar Ramaswamy primarily practices at Chelsfield Park Hospital, located at Bucks Cross Road Chelsfield, Orpington, United Kingdom, BR6 7RG
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