3 Best Pain Management Doctors in Launceston

“Dr Symon McCallum is an experienced pain specialist and anaesthetist. He studied medicine at the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom. Dr Symon finished his anaesthetic training at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. Following this, he completed a Fellowship from the Faculty of Pain Medicine at The Professor Tess Cramond Multidisciplinary Pain Centre, where he gained more knowledge in interventional chronic pain procedures. Dr McCallum’s main areas of expertise are supporting patients with chronic pain and optimise the benefits of their medications. He is actively involved with spinal cord stimulator research to provide the most up-to-date care for his patients.”

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“Dr Shankar Ramaswamy is a registered pain specialist and anaesthetist. He was a five-star rated UK-based specialist with substantive appointments at St Bartholomew’s and Royal London Hospital (public sector) and at leading private hospitals in the prestigious Harley Street and London Bridge areas in Central London and East London. Dr Shankar has also held leadership and academic appointments in Pain Management and Anaesthesia with active involvement in research and undergraduate and postgraduate education. He has numerous publications, including original research articles, review articles and chapters in prominent textbooks. Dr Shankar has also delivered several national and international lectures.”

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“Dr James Wilson is a board-certified specialist in pain medicine. He studied biochemistry before medicine, specialising in molecular neurobiology. Dr Wilson then trained at the prestigious Guys & St Thomas’ Medical School in the UK, where he was awarded the silver medal. He underwent advanced training in Pain Medicine, and gaining the highest mark for the FFPMRCA pain examination. During his pain training, Dr Wilson worked in several large multi-disciplinary pain centres, including Kings College Hospital and learnt a comprehensive range of interventional techniques. After completing his training, Dr Wilson worked in the UK for many years as a consultant within the private and public sectors, helping patients with acute, chronic, and cancer pain problems.”

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