Dr Alifia Tameem
Dr Alifia Tameem is a Consultant in Pain Management and Anaesthetics in the West Midlands.
NHS base
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust – Russells Hall Hospital Consultant in Anaesthesia and Pain Management Clinical Lead
GMC Number
6060811
Clinical interests
Chronic low back pain
Facet joint pain
Discogenic pain
Sciatica and radicular/nerve root pain
Spinal stenosis
Sacroiliac joint pain
Persistent pain following surgery
Chronic neck pain and whiplash-associated pain
Neuropathic pain
Peripheral nerve pain and nerve entrapment
Occipital neuralgia
Post-herpetic neuralgia
Diabetic neuropathy
Trigeminal neuralgia and facial pain
Persistent post-surgical pain, including post-hernia and scar pain
Chronic abdominal and pelvic pain
Endometriosis-associated persistent pain
Chronic headache and migraine
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Osteoarthritis and chronic joint pain
Chronic shoulder, hip and knee pain
Myofascial pain
Chronic widespread pain
Medication optimisation in persistent pain
Multidisciplinary pain management and rehabilitation
I have a particular interest in image-guided interventional pain management, including both X-ray-guided and ultrasound-guided procedures.
I believe that successful pain management begins with understanding the individual patient, their diagnosis and the effect that persistent pain has on their everyday life.
My approach is therefore individualised and multidisciplinary, rather than relying solely on injections or medication.
During the initial consultation, I aim to understand the likely causes and mechanisms of the patient's pain, review relevant investigations and imaging, and explain the available treatment options in clear and understandable terms.
Treatment may include medication optimisation, targeted image-guided interventions, physical rehabilitation, lifestyle modification and supported self-management.
Where an intervention is appropriate, I discuss both its potential benefits and limitations so that patients can make an informed decision about their treatment.
My overall aim is not simply to reduce pain, but to help patients improve function, mobility and quality of life.
Professional Memberships
General Medical Council (GMC)
Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA)
Faculty of Pain Medicine, Royal College of Anaesthetists
British Medical Association (BMA)
British Pain Society
I am also the Ex-Chair of the West Midlands Pain Society.
Academic Background
MBBS, MD, DNB, FRCA, FFPMRCA
I am a Consultant in Pain Medicine and Anaesthesia with extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of both acute and persistent pain.
Alongside my clinical work, I have a strong interest in medical education, training and research. I am involved in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and the supervision of doctors and advanced healthcare professionals.
I am a Senior Academy Tutor for medical students. I am also co-editor of Essential Notes in Pain Medicine, a clinical reference covering acute, chronic and cancer pain management.
I have been involved in clinical research within anaesthesia, perioperative medicine and pain management, including work as a Principal Investigator for clinical research.
NHS base
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust – Russells Hall Hospital Consultant in Anaesthesia and Pain Management Clinical Lead
GMC Number
6060811
Clinical interests
Chronic low back pain
Facet joint pain
Discogenic pain
Sciatica and radicular/nerve root pain
Spinal stenosis
Sacroiliac joint pain
Persistent pain following surgery
Chronic neck pain and whiplash-associated pain
Neuropathic pain
Peripheral nerve pain and nerve entrapment
Occipital neuralgia
Post-herpetic neuralgia
Diabetic neuropathy
Trigeminal neuralgia and facial pain
Persistent post-surgical pain, including post-hernia and scar pain
Chronic abdominal and pelvic pain
Endometriosis-associated persistent pain
Chronic headache and migraine
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Osteoarthritis and chronic joint pain
Chronic shoulder, hip and knee pain
Myofascial pain
Chronic widespread pain
Medication optimisation in persistent pain
Multidisciplinary pain management and rehabilitation
I have a particular interest in image-guided interventional pain management, including both X-ray-guided and ultrasound-guided procedures.
I believe that successful pain management begins with understanding the individual patient, their diagnosis and the effect that persistent pain has on their everyday life.
My approach is therefore individualised and multidisciplinary, rather than relying solely on injections or medication.
During the initial consultation, I aim to understand the likely causes and mechanisms of the patient's pain, review relevant investigations and imaging, and explain the available treatment options in clear and understandable terms.
Treatment may include medication optimisation, targeted image-guided interventions, physical rehabilitation, lifestyle modification and supported self-management.
Where an intervention is appropriate, I discuss both its potential benefits and limitations so that patients can make an informed decision about their treatment.
My overall aim is not simply to reduce pain, but to help patients improve function, mobility and quality of life.
Professional Memberships
General Medical Council (GMC)
Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA)
Faculty of Pain Medicine, Royal College of Anaesthetists
British Medical Association (BMA)
British Pain Society
I am also the Ex-Chair of the West Midlands Pain Society.
Academic Background
MBBS, MD, DNB, FRCA, FFPMRCA
I am a Consultant in Pain Medicine and Anaesthesia with extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of both acute and persistent pain.
Alongside my clinical work, I have a strong interest in medical education, training and research. I am involved in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and the supervision of doctors and advanced healthcare professionals.
I am a Senior Academy Tutor for medical students. I am also co-editor of Essential Notes in Pain Medicine, a clinical reference covering acute, chronic and cancer pain management.
I have been involved in clinical research within anaesthesia, perioperative medicine and pain management, including work as a Principal Investigator for clinical research.
