
Dr Ahmed Foly
GMC: 7158789Professional statement
Dr Ahmed Foly is a consultant in Pain Medicine and Anaesthesia in Teesside, North East of England including Middlesborough, Stockton-on-Tees, and Darlington. His areas of expertise include back pain, neck pain, and shoulder, knee and hip pain, alongside facial pain, headache disorders, abdominal pain, pelvic pain, peripheral nerve entrapment, primary pain conditions, neuropathic pain, and persistent post-surgical pain. He practises privately at Ramsay Tees Valley Hospital, Nuffield Health Tees Hospital, Ramsay Cobalt Hospital Newcastle and Woodlands Hospital, while his NHS base is South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
His practice covers the full spectrum of interventional and medical pain management. He has particular expertise in ultrasound-guided and fluoroscopy-guided procedures for spinal, joint, and nerve-related pain, and he treats a broad range of musculoskeletal and neuropathic conditions. His clinical interest also includes complex regional pain syndrome, meralgia paraesthetica, facial pain, and primary pain syndromes, providing patients with structured, individualised plans that focus on improving function and long-term quality of life.
Dr Foly’s dual expertise in pain medicine and anaesthesia allows him to offer integrated care for patients with both perioperative and long-standing pain problems.
He holds Fellowship of the Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Royal College of Anaesthetists and completed his Certificate of Completion of Training in the North East. His medical training began at Cairo University, where he graduated with honours, followed by a master’s degree in anaesthesia and pain medicine. He later achieved Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists. His memberships include the Royal College of Anaesthetists and the Faculty of Pain Medicine.
Dr Foly works with a patient-centred ethos, combining advanced interventional techniques with thorough assessment and clear communication. His approach aims to provide safe, effective, and targeted treatment for people experiencing persistent pain, helping them regain comfort, mobility, and confidence in their daily lives.
Clinics

Woodlands Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Darlington, Morton Park, Darlington DL1 4PL,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 15 years of experience
- Consultant in Pain Medicine and Anaesthesia, The James Cook University Hospital, South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Subspecialties
- Neck pain
- Back pain
Professional memberships
- Faculty of Pain Medicine, Royal College of Anaesthetists
- Royal College of Anaesthetists
Education
- FFPMRCA, Faculty of Pain Medicine, Royal College of Anaesthetists (2023)
- Certificate of Completion of Training, Health Education England North East (2023)
Languages spoken
- English