Dr Deepak Ravindran

Written by a private patient at Spire Dunedin Hospital

I saw Dr Ravindran at the pain clinic at Spire hospital reading. I found the meeting really helpful. He listened very carefully and explained things very clearly.I left with real confidence that I understood a lot more about my condition and the options going forward. I would totally recommend him.

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Written by a NHS patient at Spire Dunedin Hospital

I first saw Dr Ravindran with chronic pain in the neck and back area in October 2019 prior to Covid pandemic. He was excellent in discussing the treatment plan with me but due to the pandemic it was delayed. I finally got the treatment in January 2021 and my life has changed so much for the better. I’d forgotten how it felt to be pain free. I feel like a new person and have returned to my sports activities which I’d not been able to do for over two years. Above all Dr Ravindran is one of the best pain management consultants I’ve come across in May years. Thank you so much.

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Written by a NHS patient at Spire Dunedin Hospital

Dr Ravindran treats his patients with respect, listens to everything you say and goes out of his way to help. He has a pleasant and reassuring manner. When my pain relieving treatment was delayed by the Covid-19 crisis and I contacted the secretary to find out what was going on he took the time to telephone me personally to explain what was going on and how long it might be before I could expect treatment.

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Written by a NHS patient at Spire Dunedin Hospital

Dr Ravindran was very up front and informative about when he can do for me and my problem. I was able to ask questions and assist in deciding what route I wanted to pursue, he was understanding of my concerns and I felt at ease and trusted his judgement. After care appointments were great and I was kept informed of any changes that affected me. Very professional and trust worthy Dr,who I would glady recommend to anyone. Continue the superb work. You have really help me to understand,accept and live with my problem. Thank you.

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Written by a patient at Spire Dunedin Hospital

I have been under Dr Deepak's care for the last six years and have always felt valued, respected, and cared for. Dr Deepak explains how the symptoms of my chronic pain impact on my body, why (in such a way as anyone an understand the miriad of complex workings of the human mind and body) it impacts my body, and how the lidocaine infusions help me, without any of the medical language that so easily confuses patients. His bedside manner is polite, friendly, easy-going and I find it easy to trust him, despite fearing needles. In the twelve infusions he has performed on me, he has inserted the needle in the back of my hand gently and with minimum discomfort. He's never failed to insert the needle correctly on the first try (unfortunately other medical professionals have often failed here). As a result of the infusions he has performed and guided me through I am on a steady track to stop taking daily oral medications and my quality of life and every aspect of it has improved significantly. My first eleven infusions were via our brilliant but battered NHS and the thirteenth with him was privately done. His care in both is consistent and reassuring in both hospitals. I can't offer improvements here for Dr Deepak, it does seem that excellence is as standard with him. I'm functioning almost to the same level I was before becoming ill with a long-term, cure-less condition a decade ago now, and that's thanks to a regime of infusions that Dr Deepak has performed, explained, and carefully guided me through. Put simply he's given me the winning ticket to a 'pin relief' lottery and for that I am exceptionally grateful!

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