The Manchester Pain Clinic
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Who are we?
Care at The Manchester Pain Clinic is patient-centred, safe and transparent. We are a distinguished, expert surgical team with many years medical experience, both within the NHS and privately, of successfully treating hundreds of patients with the core aim of improving your quality of life.
We offer appointments from leading private healthcare facilities in Manchester, providing world-class expertise combined with state-of-the-art diagnostics. We offer a wide range of specialist support led by Mr Jonathan Rajan, and our whole team is firmly committed to your treatment, safety and wellbeing. Find out more about our team.
Mr Jonathan Rajan
Consultant in Pain Medicine
Mb CHB BSc (Hons) FRCA FFPMRCA PGCERT (Med Ed)
General Medical Council No. 6134727
Mr Rajan is a Consultant Anaesthetist specialising in pain medicine. He has a specialist interest in minimally invasive treatments to help a variety of pains including back pain, leg pain, knee pain and use techniques such as radiofrequency ablation to help patients manage and reduce their pain. I work closely with neurosurgical, spinal and orthopaedic colleagues to ensure the best possible outcomes are achieved.
Mr Rajan has a background working in a tertiary referral, specialist pain service having trained in London and the North West, and is the faculty tutor for pain medicine at Salford Royal NHS Foundation trust the Manchester University lead for undergraduate pain medicine and am regional lead on the faculty of pain medicine advisory group for undergraduate education for the North West. I am also a committee member on the British Pain Society Education Committee.
Take control of your pain with the help of our pain management experts
Choosing a private pain consultant provides rapid access to our specialists, tailored multidisciplinary care, and flexible, extended appointments. This approach focuses on accurate diagnostics and customised treatment plans, ranging from advanced therapies to physical rehabilitation, to help you regain your quality of life without long waiting times.
Why patients choose The Manchester Pain Clinic
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Fast Access to Specialists: Skip extensive NHS waiting lists. We typically offer appointments within 48 to 72 hours, ensuring you get relief and a diagnosis before pain severely impacts your daily routine.
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Multidisciplinary Care Under One Roof: We frequently bring together a network of experts, including spinal surgeons, neurologists, physiotherapists, and clinical psychologists. This holistic team approach addresses both the physical and emotional burdens of chronic pain.
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Advanced Diagnostics & Targeted Treatments: Dr Rajan and his team use the latest imaging technology to pinpoint the source of your pain. Treatment often goes beyond medication to include interventional procedures like nerve blocks, epidurals, or electrical stimulation.
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Continuity of Care: You are guaranteed one-on-one time with Mr Rajan. This ensures deep familiarity with your symptoms and allows for continuous tweaking of your pain management plan.
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Tailored Recovery Programs: Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, Mr Rajan creates highly personalised pain strategy. This can involve cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), specialised pain-relief injections, or guided lifestyle and diet modifications.
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Trusted multi-disciplinary team (MDT): Bringing together NHS trained, Manchester-based surgeons, with a wealth of knowledge and experience.
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Easy access to book an appointment - no waiting lists.