Professional statement
Dr James Jack is a consultant pain management specialist based in Surrey and London, who specialises in the treatment of back pain, headaches and joint pain alongside musculoskeletal pain, trigeminal neuralgia and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). He privately practices at Ashtead Hospital and Spire St Anthony's Hospital, while his NHS base is Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. Additionally, he has a sub-specialty in managing oro-facial pain and hip pain.
Dr Jack's educational background includes an MBBS with Distinction from King's College London School of Medicine in 2010, followed by a BSc in Aerospace Physiology with First-Class Honours in 2007. He furthered his expertise by earning a Fellowship in the Faculty of Pain Medicine (FFPMRCA) from the Royal College of Anaesthetists in 2021 and a Fellowship in Anaesthetics (FRCA) in 2017.
In his practice, Dr Jack adopts a biopsychosocial model, focusing on patient-centred care. His personal experience with chronic pain, following a slipped disc in 2016 that nearly required emergency surgery, gives him a unique perspective and deep empathy for his patients. This experience has profoundly influenced his approach to pain management, enhancing his understanding of the physical and emotional impacts of chronic pain on patients' lives.
Passionate about education, Dr Jack is actively involved in teaching medical students, nurses, and fellow colleagues about pain medicine. His commitment to education ensures that future healthcare professionals are well-equipped to manage pain effectively, promoting better patient outcomes.
Dr Jack is a Fellow of both the Faculty of Pain Medicine and the Royal College of Anaesthetists, reflecting his extensive training and dedication to his field. His holistic and empathetic approach to pain management makes him a trusted specialist for patients seeking relief from chronic pain conditions.
Clinics
Ashtead Hospital
Ashtead, The Warren,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 16 years of experience
- Consultant pain management specialist, Ashtead Hospital
Subspecialties
- Oro-facial pain
- Hip pain
Professional memberships
- Fellow, Faculty of Pain Medicine, Royal College of Anaesthetisists (2021)
- Fellow, Royal College of Anaesthetists (2017)
Education
- FFPMRCA, Faculty of Pain Medicine, Royal College of Anaesthetists (2021)
- FRCA, Royal College of Anaesthetists (2017)
Teaching posts
- Involved in educating student doctors, nurses and other colleagues about pain medicine.
Publications and conferences
- J Smith, J Jack and S Bustamante. Implementation of a new musculoskeletal multidisciplinary pathway and reduction in pain intervention waiting lists. Pain News 2023, Volume 21 Issue 4, The British Pain Society 2023
- Muñoz-Leyva F, Jack JM, Bhatia A, Chin KJ, Gandhi R, Perlas A, Jin R, Chan V. No Benefits of Adding Dexmedetomidine, Ketamine, Dexamethasone and Nerve Blocks to an Established Multimodal Analgesic Regimen after Total Knee Arthroplasty. Anesthesiology. 2022 Jul 25.
Languages spoken
- English
- Polish
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
- Treatment of the doctor
- Treatment of the staff
- Waiting time
- Condition of facilities
- Dr Jack was very attentive and answered all of my questions in what was quite a scary time. He was also very receptive afterwards about what treatment methods had worked for me
- Dr Jack was very helpful and the course of treatment I had on February 10 th has worked successfully. He has now recommended another course of treatment which He said if I have done would last for two years. I am very pleased with the results and would definitely recommend him. Also while having the procedure I was looked after by the staff and nurses at Ashtead Hospital very well and they made me comfortable. No real waiting time everything was done quickly and efficiently.
- Dr Jack has been super reassuring throughout my pain management treatment. Very attentive, helpful and positive. Much appreciated.
- Dr Jack is good at absorbing all the information & quickly too.
- Dr James Jack has been most helpful in diagnosing the cause of my back pain and setting out a course of treatment. The service at Ashtead has been first class, everything running smoothly and assisting with the private health claims. I would recommend Dr Jack & Ashtead hospital.
- I had excellent care. Everything clearly explained of procedures and options. Thank you.
- I have been under the care of Dr. Jack, and I can say without hesitation that he is an exceptional pain management specialist. He is empathetic, with an excellent bedside manner, and he truly listens to my concerns. From the outset, he worked with me to create a comprehensive pain management plan, and when aspects of the plan weren’t as effective as hoped, he carefully evaluated and readjusted the approach without hesitation. Dr. Jack is caring, professional, and genuinely committed to improving my quality of life. Thanks to his expertise and persistence, my pain is now better controlled than it has been in the last three years, though we both acknowledge it remains a work in progress. What stands out most is his ongoing determination to find solutions and his sincere compassion throughout the process. He is a true gem and a rare find in the medical profession. I would highly recommend his care to anyone in need of thoughtful, expert pain management.
- Great result best my back has been for years
- First meeting Immediately made to feel at ease, polite, professional, welcoming. Actively listened to me, non judgmental, genuinely empathetic. Excellent clinical skills, instinctively felt ‘safe’, exemplary communication, I was able to clearly understand the proposed treat plan.
- Very helpful and informative. Honest about the options and clear in terms of next steps, without being pushy about which direction to take.