Begin
Your Journey
To Relief
Facing pain, whether acute after an injury or chronic from ongoing conditions, can be daunting. Hills Pain Management Clinic is here with over 20 years of expertise, offering a spectrum of innovative solutions. Our goal is to alleviate your pain and enhance your quality of life, letting you live to your fullest potential
Meet Dr. Maher Michel
Dr. Maher Michel is a renowned Consultant Anaesthetist with a deep interest in Pain Management. Having extensive experience from his Pain Management service in the UK, he is a pioneer in the field. Notably, Dr. Michel is a founding member of the Faculty of Pain Medicine at the Royal College of Anaesthetists UK.
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Dr. Michel specializes in assisting patients suffering from various types of acute and chronic pain. His approach is multidisciplinary, collaborating with spinal surgeons, physiotherapists, psychologists, and other health practitioners to provide comprehensive care.
Memberships
Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists UK, FRCA (UK)
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Fellow of the Faculty of Pain Medicine Royal College of Anaesthetists, UK, FFPMRCA (UK)
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Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand college of anaesthetists FANZCA
Your Pain Management Journey
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Initiate with a GP Referral
To begin your journey, first, consult your General Practitioner (GP).
Inform them of your pain and express your interest in seeing Dr. Maher Michel for specialised pain management.
For ease, you can provide your GP with Dr. Michel's name and even show them this website. Ensure you specify the clinic location (clinics are listed below) that would be most convenient for you.
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Secure Your Consultation
Once your GP provides you with a referral specifically for Dr. Maher Michel, the next step is to reach out to the hospital mentioned in your referral. Call the hospital's reception and schedule a consultation with Dr. Maher. This session will be the pivotal first encounter to discuss your pain, history, and potential solutions.
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Personalised Pain Management
Every individual's pain is unique, and so is the path to alleviating it. Dr. Maher Michel will assess your condition meticulously. Your journey to a pain-free life begins here at the No Pain Clinic.
Conditions Treated
Back Pain
Acute:
Suspected disc prolapse
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Chronic:
Facet joint arthritis
Sacroiliac joint arthritis
Spinal stenosis
Post back surgery pain
Coccydynia
Neck Pain
Acute:
Whiplash injury
Disc prolapse​
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Chronic:
Cervical facet joint arthritis
Cervical spondylosis
Neuropathic Pain
Peripheral:
Post herpetic neuralgia
Diabetic neuropathy
Ischaemic neuropathy
Nerve entrapment syndrome
Central:
Post stroke
Spinal cord injury
Facial Pain
Trigeminal neuralgia
Atypical facial pain
Postoperative Pain
Post mastectomy
Hernia repair
Varicose vein surgery
Thoracotomy
Scar pain
Post Amputation Pain:
Phantom, Stump pain
Complex Regional
Pain Syndrome
Post wrist and ankle joint
fracture or sprain
Interventional Pain Management
Interventional Pain Management is a specialised field of medicine that employs a range of targeted procedures to directly address the sources of pain.
Unlike broad treatments, these are often minimally invasive and can provide significant relief by targeting the specific pain generators in the body.
Here's a breakdown:
Epidural
(Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar & caudal)
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Transforaminal nerve block
(Cervical & Lumbar)
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Facet joint injection & medial branch block
(Cervical & Lumbar)
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Radiofrequency denervation of facet joints
(Cervical & Lumbar)
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Ketamine infusion
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Peripheral nerve blocks
(Suprascapular, Intercostal, Trigeminal, etc)
Multiple Locations to Serve You
Lakeview Private Hospital, Sydney
Address: Suite 2, Level 1
Lakeview Private Hospital
17 – 19 Solent Circuit, Norwest NSW 2153
Phone: (02) 8711 0134
Fax: (02) 9639 1044
Email: nsw@circleofcare.com.au
Forster Private Hospital, Forster
Address: 5A South St, Forster NSW 2428
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Phone: (02) 6551 0722
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Mayo Private Hospital, Taree
Address: 2 Potoroo Dr, Taree NSW 2430
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Phone: (02) 6551 0722
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