Dr. Adrian Head-Rapson
MB ChB, FFPMRCA, FRCA
Live bookings available
39 years of experience
Salford, M6 8AQ
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29 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Padma Rajkumar, Mr Bachar Zelhof and 10 other professionals
Live bookings available
39 years of experience
Salford, M6 8AQ
(+4 more)
29 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Padma Rajkumar, Mr Bachar Zelhof and 10 other professionals
Areas of expertise
Contact
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About Dr. Adrian Head-Rapson
Dr Adrian Head-Rapson is a Consultant Anaesthetist specialising in Pain management at Ramsay Hospitals in the North West. He has clinics at Renacres Hall Hospital, Euxton Hall Hospital and Fulwood Hall Hospital. As a specialist in Pain Management for 26 years, Dr Head-Rapson has a great deal of experience in managing a wide range of pain conditions. He has been using ultrasound guidance for interventional pain procedures since 2009.
Self Pay & PMI appointments available at https://dradrianonpain.com/
Dr Head-Rapson trained in the Mersey region and was previously a Research Fellow in the University of Liverpool Dept of Anaesthesia. He also completed pain training at the Walton Pain Centre.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
- Pain Management
- Ultrasound-Guided Injections for Pain Relief
- Acute Pain
- Back Pain
- Causalgia
- Chronic Pain
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Fibromyalgia
- Headache
- Joint Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Nerve Pain
- Neuralgia
- Neuropathic Pain
- Sciatica
- Spinal Pain
Subspecialties
- Pain Management
Areas of expertise
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 3242827
Education
University of Liverpool
Medicine
Graduated 1987
Qualifications
Qualifications
MB ChB University of Liverpool Medical School 1987
FFPMRCA Faculty of Pain Medicine 2007
FRCA Royal College of Anaesthetists 1991
Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- AXA Health
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Cigna
- WPA
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Aviva Health
- Vitality
- Bupa
Fees
New appointment
£260Follow-up appointment
£130
Locations
Oaklands Hospital
19 Lancaster Rd, Salford, United Kingdom, M6 8AQ
Renacres Hospital
Renacres Lane, ORMSKIRK, United Kingdom, L39 8SE
Euxton Hall Hospital
Wigan Road, Euxton, United Kingdom, PR7 6DY
Fulwood Hall Hospital
Midgery Lane Fulwood, Preston, United Kingdom, PR2 9SZ
Buckshaw Hospital
Matrix Park, Eaton Avenue,, Chorley, United Kingdom, PR7 7NA
Areas of expertise
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Reviews
AI Review Summary
This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Dr. Adrian Head-Rapson maintains a professional manner during patient interactions. Patients commend Dr. Head-Rapson for effective paravertebral blocks, spinal nerve pain blocks, and various injections in the spine and neck. He provides clear procedure explanations and listens to patient concerns, which makes patients feel comfortable, at ease, and relaxed. The most discussed outcomes relate to the successful management of back pain and nerve pain through targeted nerve block procedures and various back injections.
Adrian is the most compassionate consultant I have ever come across, he really understands what people go through when in constant pain and does everything he can to help alleviate that pain. I can’t recommend enough!!
Everything went smoothly,and all the staff are so friendly and welcoming.Thankyou.
Admitted on time. Staff were professional, friendly and efficient. The actual procedure was completed quickly and I was discharged home within a couple of hours. Very impressed with the service provided
Fantastic doctor and team. I feel really looked after and so very grateful. The immediate pain relief is so great that I just burst out crying. I cannot say thank you enough.
Dr Head-Rapson explained the procedure clearly to me and answered my questions without making me feel rushed. I was made to feel at ease throughout the procedure, which was faultless.
Very courteous man Dr Adrian Head Rapsom would highly recommend him Staff very Courteous
Very good experience all staff were really friendly & made me at ease ! Especially Dotty … theatre nurse fab name ! It’s a really nice hospital .
Ive been under Dr Head Raoson for 8 yrs now and he one of the must approachable and empathic consultant I have nerf and I’ve met many medical consultants after 38 yrs working for NHS. Highly recommend him to anyone struggling with severe pain
Your staff and the expert were excellent. Very friendly, reassuring and knowledgeable. They are a credit to the hospital
Thank you for your kind feedback. I’m delighted that you felt reassured and well looked after during your spinal injections for lower back pain. I know that undergoing a spinal procedure can be daunting, so making sure patients feel comfortable, informed and confident in their care is particularly important to me. I’ll be delighted to share your comments with the theatre team.
Skill Endorsements
He is an excellent pain specialist with a wealth of knowledge and expertise.
25 Jul 2026
Mr Padma Rajkumar
Orthopaedic SurgeonI have had the pleasure of working with Dr Head-Rapson and have always been impressed by their professionalism, expertise, and compassionate approach to patient care. They are an exceptional pain specialist who takes the time to understand each patient's needs and delivers personalised treatment. I would not hesitate to recommend them to patients seeking expert pain management.
28 Jun 2026
Mr Bachar Zelhof
UrologistHighly experienced doctor. Recommended
28 Jun 2026
Mr Richard Siau
ENT SurgeonExcellent colleague. Very helpful with patients with pain issues.
28 Jun 2026
Mr David Selvan
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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What are Dr. Adrian Head-Rapson's reviews like?
Dr. Adrian Head-Rapson's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 230 reviews.
What languages does Dr. Adrian Head-Rapson speak?
Dr. Adrian Head-Rapson speaks English
Where is Dr. Adrian Head-Rapson located?
Dr. Adrian Head-Rapson primarily practices at Oaklands Hospital, located at 19 Lancaster Rd, Salford, United Kingdom, M6 8AQ
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