Professional statement
Dr Rajesh Menon is a highly experienced and skilled consultant in anaesthetics and pain management, based in Elland, Huddersfield, Yorkshire. He specialises in pain management, focusing on chronic regional pain syndrome, low back pain and chronic abdominal pain.
He possesses a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the medical field, initially graduating from the University of Calicut with Bachelor of Medicine, before pursuing a doctorate of medicine and a diploma in anaesthesia from the Mahatma Gandhi University, receiving a first class honours in both. He is currently working at the Spire Elland Hospital as a consultant in anaesthetia and pain medicine, as well as part of the NHS Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.
Alongisde his experience in chronic pain, he also holds experience working in palliative care, neurosurgery, gynaecology, surgery, orthopaedics and as part of a musculoskeletal team in managing patients with chronic pain.
Dr Menon is a firm believer in a holistic approach to pain management, concentrating on the functional and emotional well-being of patients, as well as pain relief. He considers patient empowerment to be of utmost importance, with a focus on honesty, communication and collaboration between doctor and patient.
As part of his role as surgical division representative in the medical mangement committee of the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, Dr Menon has developed guidelines for primary and secondary care, in keeping with the latest developments in the field of neuropathic pain management, opioids in pain management and opioids tapering guidelines.
Dr Menon is a fellow of the College of Anaesthetics, part of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and the Fellowship of the Faculty of Pain Medicine, part of The Royal College of Anaesthetics (FFPMRCA).
Clinics
Spire Elland Hospital
Elland, Elland Ln, Elland HX5 9EB,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 21 years of experience
- Consultant in anaesthesia and pain medicine - Spire Elland Hospital (present).
Subspecialties
- Opioid Tapering
- Headache
Professional memberships
- College of Anesthetics - Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
- Faculty of Pain Medicine - The Royal College of Anesthetics
Education
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MBBS - University of Calicut (1992)
- Doctor of Medicine - MD - Mahatma Gandhi University (2001)
Teaching posts
- Teaching and research - Pain managment department - Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust
- Prinicple investigator for two research projects - University of Huddersfield and the rheumatology deptartment of Harrogate General Hospital (present)
Positions in organisations
- Surgical division representative in medical management - Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Panel member - National Health Resource Group on coding - the Faculty of Pain Medicine - The Royal College of Anesthetics
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
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- Treatment of the staff
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- Excellent consultation and treatment. Explained my issues and how they may be resolved. Very pleased with results. Would highly recommend Dr Manon to a fellow sufferer.
- Excellent doctor. Discussed my scans and treatment plan in an understandable manner. Provided radiofrequency denervation and also suggested alternative methods of pain relief to be applied at home in conjunction with the treatment. Dr Menon has a kind and empathetic manner and is very knowledgeable.
- Dr Menon is kind and welcoming during consultations and very professional. I would not hesitate to recommend him as an excellent doctor.
- Dr fantastic, staff & efficiency fantastic, would advise anyone to go for the treatments I had.
- An excellent experience. The staff were friendly and informative. Dr Menon was professional but approachable. I have nothing but praise for himDoctor's response -Thank you Ruth
- Dr Menon thoroughly explains everything. His friendly approachable manner puts you at ease. I highly recommend Dr Menon.Doctor's response -Thank you best wishes
- As ever Dr. Menon listens to the patient, offers his professional advice in a way that can be easily understoodDoctor's response -thank you and best wishes
- Dr Menon is an exceptional doctor, his competence and skill is first class. He explained everything in detail and made me feel completely at ease. I'm so grateful for the care I received. I aim to continue with his advice to manage my condition. I will definitely recommend him to friends. Thank you Dr Menon.Doctor's response -thank you
- Dr Menon is a very thorough and understanding Doctor. He listens which is very important, especially for female patients. He gives suggestions for your recovery. And one very important he consults you and asks what you want to do and what you expect from treatment given.Doctor's response -thank you much appreciated