Rediscover comfort with the help of the 5 best pain management doctors in Adelaide!

Dr. Graham White of Adelaide Chronic Pain Clinic has 53 years of experience in medicine, with 30 years focused on treating chronic pain as a specialist pain medicine physician.

White is a very hands-on doctor despite having a team of physiotherapists, physical therapists, and psychologists. With each patient, he personally conducts the medical diagnosis, prescribes medication, and organizes medical treatment programs. He also empathizes with patients, understanding that untreated pain can affect their work and lifestyle.

His excellent service comes at a cost, however. First, you’ll need a referral from a general practitioner, then complete paperwork, including a history booklet. It may also take a few days before he provides a full diagnosis.

Compassionate and effective pain doctor

“Very helpful, I have a very complex and rare disorder that makes it hard for me to swallow and my oesophagus goes into spasms causing chest and back pain which was bad enough to be admitted to hospital every few weeks and leaving me with poor quality of life.

Dr Wright was very understanding of my pain complaints and took them seriously; whereas in the past many doctors have treated me like I was faking because they don’t begin to understand my condition. Wonderful man and will continue to consult with him regarding pain in the future!”

Jazz Edwards, Google Review

A doctor who cares

“Dr Graham Wright is a very caring man and also listens to you on how you are feeling and is very supportive in all aspects of your health and puts your best interests and needs first. He is very thorough and thoughtful and very easy to talk to about anything. The first visit I had with him he made me feel very comfortable. He’s open minded to alot of alternative treatments as well. I was also so thankful that he had rooms in the mount Barker summit health clinic which means I didn’t have to travel a great distance to see him. So if you need a great physician or pain medication specialist make a appointment to see Dr Wright you won’t be disappointed.”

Sharyne Walker, Google Review

With 25 years of experience, Dr. Philip Cornish of Specialised Pain Medicine has garnered numerous awards and recognition, like the Gilbert Brown Prize and the John Ritchie Prize, for his expertise and dedication in the pain management field. 

He’s renowned for his interventional techniques in managing acute, chronic, and cancer pain.

What makes Dr. Cornish a great choice for pain management is his use of nerve blocks to provide accurate diagnosis. This technique involves using anesthesia near specific nerves to determine if they are the source of pain, helping him tailor the perfect treatment for each patient.

The downside is that he’s only available three times a week. Also, he doesn’t offer health insurance rebates unless it’s through Medicare.

Provides effective relief without the use of opioids

“Dr Cornish is the first doctor I had seen who was able to diagnose and successfully treat my nerve pain condition after a terrible car accident. I had seen multiple other doctors/GPs who decided as they couldn’t physically see a cause, that the pain either must be in my head and or I would need to be on opioids for the rest of my life, which has proven to be an incorrect diagnosis.

“Nothing is ever to hard for them and they strive to reach the best results for each client, which is living their life as pain free as possible. I couldn’t be more grateful for the team at Specialised Pain Medicine for.”

Jessica Poznik, Google Review

Still here because of Dr. Cornish

“I can’t speak highly enough of Dr Philip Cornish and the team at specialised pain medicine in Adelaide. At the lowest point in my life when chronic pain had taken hold, Philip not only listened to me with compassion, but acted quickly to alleviate my suffering. I’m still here today because of him, he was the only doctor in the country that listened, took me on, and as a result changed my life. I highly recommend his expertise and compassion.”

Anita Carden, Google Review

Dr. Irina Hollington of the International Spine Center is an excellent choice for treating spine or pelvic pain. Since completing her Fellowship in Chronic Pain Medicine in 2013, she has focused on relieving these types of discomfort.

Her approach combines interdisciplinary care with patient education, emphasizing movement support, mental well-being, and interventional procedures. 

She also performs procedures like spinal cord stimulation (SCS). This minimally invasive treatment involves implanting a small device in the spine to send electrical pulses that manage pain in the lower back and legs. 

However, her methods involve opioid use, which despite being effective, carries a risk of addiction. 

Finally, after 18 years, the pain’s gone

“After 18 years. Of back pain running into my shoulders and neck and also sciatica type pain running through my legs front and back with stabbing pain in the tops and soles of my feet, I am finally free of back pain.

“A Denervation of my damaged facet joints finally relieved the pain shooting up to my neck and shoulders. This was supposed to last 6-12 months before the pain started reoccurring. Three and a half years later still no problems in this area..

“My. Leg pain was a little more complicated as the narrowing of the spinal canal was impinging on the nerves going to my legs. After the surgeon released the nerves and widened the channel no more leg pain. That operation was 18 months ago.

“After 18 years I was pain free and still am so I think the team from the International Spinal Clinic deserve many thanks for their expertise and care. They are the greatest.”

Andrew Gilboy, Google Review

Life-changing care

“To the whole team at TISC, thank you for changing my life. Between each end of the care spectrum, from the way you text appointment reminders and answer calls, right through to surgery and post surgery follow-up, is absolutely amazing and patient-focused. Superstars.”

Marty F, Google Review

For Chinese medicine in Adelaide, Dr. Geoffrey X He is a top choice. A graduate of Heilongjiang TCM University in 1996, he has been using acupuncture to effectively relieve patients’ pain for decades.

Acupuncture involves using sterile needles at specific points on the skin to stimulate the body’s natural healing ability. His method works great when relieving back pain, arthritis, and migraines.

Although effective, Dr. He’s method has limitations. Since it’s purely to manage symptoms, it doesn’t actually treat the underlying cause of pain. It’s best to see other pain management specialists especially if you’re dealing with acute injuries or severe osteoarthritis.

My energy level increased, thanks to Dr. He

“Dr Geoffrey is very professional and skilled. So far, I feel my energy levels have increased and I am getting better sleep. Looking forward to continuing the treatment plan he advised and seeing even more results!”

Constance Youngwon Lee, Google Review

Dr. Geoffrey magically cures pain

“Dr Geoffrey’s professionalism is one of the best I’ve seen. He magically cures my pain; when I am in pain, I don’t do massages anymore – I go straight to him as I know he’ll solve my problem. I’ve been a client for 4 years and definitely recommend him!”

Fernanda PAES DOS REIS, Google review

Last on the list is Dr. Matthew Green of PainMedSA, with 19 years of experience in pain medicine and diplomas in obstetrics, muscle medicine, and sports medicine.

Dr. Green uses interventional procedures like radiofrequency neurotomy to relieve pain. This technique uses heat to form a tiny lesion on the nerve, effectively blocking pain signals from reaching the brain. It provides significant relief and reduces the need for pain medications.

However, interventional procedures, as the name says, are invasive, involving cuts or injections to target pain directly. While effective, they come with potential risks and complications.

Dr. Green and his team helped me through difficult times

“Dr Matthew Green saw me at a point where my pain was ruining my quality of life, I was defeated and needed a plan. Initially it was difficult to get through to reception staff to get in contact with them, however this has improved significantly. Dr Green has always been fantastic with me and we have come up with plans when we have been hit with a curve balls at different times along the way. His nurses Rebekah and Peter have been wonderful. Dr Green has become a valuable part of my team, he communicates very well with me, my GP and other specialists. I find him to be a great doctor for my needs. Thanks Pain Med SA team!”

Kym Bertola, Google Review

Best pain specialist in South Australia!

“The best pain Specialist in South Australia. Have had a few operations by Dr Mathew Green and he is a caring, devoted Specialist who I would recommend to any patient.”

Sheryl Marie, Google Review