Spinal and nerve-related procedures
- Lumbar epidural or targeted nerve-root injections
- Facet joint injections and medial branch blocks
- Sacroiliac joint injections
Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital
Private Pain Consultant in Ipswich
Consultant-led assessment for selected spinal, nerve, sacroiliac, knee and related pain conditions at Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital.
Dr Shamim Haider, Consultant in Pain Medicine and Anaesthesia
Self-pay and insured private patients welcome
Assessment before any procedure is arranged
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP4 5SW
Careful assessment before treatment
A procedure is considered only when it fits the likely pain source, clinical findings and your individual circumstances.
About Dr Haider
Senior consultant-led private pain care
Dr Shamim Haider is a UK-trained Consultant in Pain Medicine and Anaesthesia with senior consultant experience and a 25-year medical career. His approach combines careful assessment, clear explanation and targeted treatment only where it appears clinically appropriate.
Learn more about Dr Haider's background and approachPrivate pain assessment
Consultant assessment at Nuffield Health Ipswich
Dr Haider assesses persistent pain by reviewing your symptoms, relevant medical history, previous treatment and available imaging or reports. The purpose is to understand the likely pain source and discuss realistic options—not to assume that an injection is automatically required.
Options may include further investigation, rehabilitation or medication advice, a targeted procedure where appropriate, or another specialist pathway if that is more suitable.
What to bring
Bring an up-to-date medication list and any relevant scan reports, clinic letters or referral information you already have.
Is this suitable?
Pain problems commonly considered in Ipswich
Back or neck pain that needs specialist assessment
Sciatica or suspected nerve-root pain
Suspected facet or sacroiliac joint-related pain
Selected knee, shoulder or peripheral nerve-related pain
Pain persisting despite appropriate initial treatment
A recommendation to discuss an image-guided injection or radiofrequency procedure
Widespread or complex pain may need a broader pain-management approach. A targeted injection is not always the right first option.
Selected procedures
Image-guided pain procedures in Ipswich
Where a procedure is clinically appropriate, treatment is arranged through Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital. Availability and suitability depend on assessment and the hospital pathway.
Radiofrequency treatment
- Radiofrequency denervation for selected facet-related pain
- Selected sacroiliac or peripheral nerve radiofrequency procedures
Selected peripheral procedures
- Genicular nerve procedures for selected chronic knee pain
- Suprascapular and other selected ultrasound-guided procedures
Hospital information
Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital
Practical information
Use the hospital website for current directions, parking, opening information and hospital facilities. Clinic availability can change, so the official consultant profile is the appropriate source for current appointment options.
Access and referrals
Self-pay and insured appointment routes
Self-pay patients
Self-pay patients may enquire directly. A GP or specialist referral is helpful and may be required by the hospital in some circumstances. The booking team can confirm the route and current fees that apply.
Insured patients
If you are using private medical insurance, check whether your insurer requires a referral and obtain any necessary pre-authorisation before attending.
FAQ
Private pain appointments in Ipswich
Self-pay patients may enquire directly. A GP or specialist referral is helpful and may be required by the hospital or insurer in some circumstances. The Nuffield booking team can confirm the route that applies to you.
Yes. Dr Haider sees both self-pay and insured private patients. If you are insured, please check referral and pre-authorisation requirements with your insurer before attending.
No procedure is automatic. The first priority is consultant assessment, review of relevant information and a balanced discussion of whether a targeted procedure is appropriate.
Please bring an up-to-date medication list and any relevant scan reports, clinic letters or referral information you already have. Do not send detailed medical records through the website enquiry form.
Where clinically appropriate, procedures may use X-ray, fluoroscopy or ultrasound guidance. The appropriate technique depends on the procedure and your individual assessment.
No. This website is for planned private outpatient enquiries. For urgent medical concerns, contact your GP, NHS 111 or emergency services as appropriate.
Booking
Book a private pain consultation in Ipswich
Book through Nuffield Health Ipswich, or use the general enquiry route if you are unsure whether this service is the right starting point.
Please do not send detailed medical records, imaging files or urgent clinical information through the website enquiry form.