Dr Karthik Dhandapani
Dr Karthik Dhandapani is a Pain Management Consultant working in York.
Based At
NHS base
GMC Number
6062151
Clinic Timetable
Clinical interests
Dr Dhandapani is a UK-trained Consultant in Pain Medicine with over 12 years of experience managing complex pain conditions. His clinical interests span a wide spectrum of chronic pain syndromes, including:
• Back and neck pain
• Joint pain (hips and knees)
• Sciatica and other leg pains
• Post-surgical and scar-related pain
• Widespread pain syndromes
• Neuropathic pain
He is particularly passionate about patient education, believing that informed patients are empowered to make better decisions and actively participate in their recovery. His diagnostic approach combines thorough clinical assessments with advanced imaging techniques such as MRI and nerve conduction studies.
Dr Dhandapani’s treatment philosophy is holistic, addressing not just the physical symptoms but also the psychological and emotional dimensions of pain. His individualised care plans may include:
• Medical therapies
• Interventional procedures (e.g., epidural injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation)
• Physical rehabilitation
• Psychological support including CBT, stress management, and mindfulness
To give you the best pain management, we need to see your relevant medical history.
You can provide this by doing one of the following:
- Ask your GP practice to provide you with a printed summary of your medical record.
- Ask your GP practice to send a referral letter to our Private Patient team at Clifton.PrivatePatient@ramsayhealth.co.uk
- Ask your GP practice to give you detailed access to your record on the NHS app.
Professional Memberships
Academic Background
Dr Dhandapani holds the following qualifications:
MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
DA – Diploma in Anaesthesia
FRCA – Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetist
FCARCSI – Fellow of the College of Anaesthetists of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
FFPMRCA – Fellow of the Faculty of Pain Medicine, Royal College of Anaesthetists
MSc in Pain Management – Master of Science in Pain Management
His academic training underpins a practice that is evidence-based, multidisciplinary, and patient-centred.
Based at
NHS base
GMC Number
6062151
Clinic Timetable
Clinical interests
Dr Dhandapani is a UK-trained Consultant in Pain Medicine with over 12 years of experience managing complex pain conditions. His clinical interests span a wide spectrum of chronic pain syndromes, including:
• Back and neck pain
• Joint pain (hips and knees)
• Sciatica and other leg pains
• Post-surgical and scar-related pain
• Widespread pain syndromes
• Neuropathic pain
He is particularly passionate about patient education, believing that informed patients are empowered to make better decisions and actively participate in their recovery. His diagnostic approach combines thorough clinical assessments with advanced imaging techniques such as MRI and nerve conduction studies.
Dr Dhandapani’s treatment philosophy is holistic, addressing not just the physical symptoms but also the psychological and emotional dimensions of pain. His individualised care plans may include:
• Medical therapies
• Interventional procedures (e.g., epidural injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation)
• Physical rehabilitation
• Psychological support including CBT, stress management, and mindfulness
To give you the best pain management, we need to see your relevant medical history.
You can provide this by doing one of the following:
- Ask your GP practice to provide you with a printed summary of your medical record.
- Ask your GP practice to send a referral letter to our Private Patient team at Clifton.PrivatePatient@ramsayhealth.co.uk
- Ask your GP practice to give you detailed access to your record on the NHS app.
Professional Memberships
Academic Background
Dr Dhandapani holds the following qualifications:
MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
DA – Diploma in Anaesthesia
FRCA – Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetist
FCARCSI – Fellow of the College of Anaesthetists of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
FFPMRCA – Fellow of the Faculty of Pain Medicine, Royal College of Anaesthetists
MSc in Pain Management – Master of Science in Pain Management
His academic training underpins a practice that is evidence-based, multidisciplinary, and patient-centred.