Dr James Blackburn

Pain medicine

GMC: 4219831

Professional statement

Dr James Blackburn is one of London's leading consultants in pain management. He practises at a number of prominent hospitals in the capital including St George's University Hospital and Parkside Hospital and has a special interest in trigeminal neuralgia, neck and back pain, sciatica, neuropathic pain, cancer pain and facial and head pain syndromes.

Outside of his clinic, he serves as a primary educator at St George's, is a board member for the London Pain Training Advisory Group and a member of numerous other organisations such as the British Pain Society.

Areas of expertise:
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Neuropathic pain

What is Neuropathic pain ?

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Neck pain

What is Neck pain ?

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Back pain

What is Back pain ?

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Cancer Pain

What is Cancer Pain ?

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Sciatica

What is Sciatica ?

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Trigeminal neuralgia

What is Trigeminal neuralgia ?

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James Blackburn
2022-01-27
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James Blackburn
A guide to brachialgia for patients and caregivers

Leading consultant in pain management Dr James Blackburn explains everything you need to know about brachialgia, including causes, symptoms and treatment methods.

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What are the main causes of sciatica?

In his latest article here, revered pain management specialist, Dr James Blackburn, expertly breaks down the essentials of sciatica in a clear and accessible way for patients.

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Trigeminal neuralgia – how ‘the worst pain known to man’ can be managed

Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal nerve, which is located on the face. It is described as being brief, short-lasting episodes of pain that are electrical or stabbing in nature in one or more divisions of the trigeminal nerve on the face. This is an extremely debilitating condition and it is one that Dr Jim Blackburn, a pain medicine specialist, is an expert in diagnosing and treating.

Reviews

E.P.

16/10/2023

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I want to give Many Thanks to Dr James Blackburn who carried out the RF Lesioning to my Trig/Neuralgia. The Severe Pain has now gone after many years, I am so Very Very Grateful. Also thanks to my Neurologist Dr Vincentiu Apostu for the recommendation.

E.D.

26/05/2023

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Dr Blackburn is a very caring doctor. Very knowledgeable and reassuring. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a pain specialist. He listens to what you say and explains thing thoroughly. I would never go to any other pain specialist.

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25/01/2023

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We would highly recommend Dr Blackburn. He was very professional and also informative and advisory. Great interpersonal skills

Contact
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hospital
Parkside Hospital
location
53 Parkside, SW19 5NX, South London (London)

telephone (+44) 02070316341

hospital
Sterling Healthcare Group
location
171 Clarence Ave, KT3 3DX, South London (London)

telephone (+44) 02039340003

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