DR. WAQAS ASHRAF, M.D.

Pain is Inevitable: Suffering is Optional

Consultant in Pain Medicine, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care.

1 in 4 adults in Pakistan suffer with a chronic pain syndrome

“We know that chronic pain can be frustrating and debilitating but the upside is that the majority of episodes improve with specialist care.”

Dr. Waqas Ashraf, M.D., who has vast experience in practicing pain management over one and half decade. He is internationally renowned for his innovations, skills and training to diagnose and treat chronic and complex pain conditions.

Dr. Waqas has been trained at the renowned University Hospitals of Leicester (England), Pain School International (Hungary), Alliance Spine & Pain Centers (USA) and Advanced Pain Centers USA under world-renowned interventional pain physicians. Dr. Waqas is a well-known teacher at national and international level where he teaches and trains young Pain specialists on various aspects of pain assessment, diagnosis and latest treatment options.

Is pain affecting your day to day activities?

Take the first steps to improve the quality of your life.

Comprehensive assessment and personalized care
Tailored treatment plans
Urgent appointments available
Telephone and video consultations available
Self-referrals
Second opinions available

Everyday Pain Dr. Waqas Ashraf, M.D. can help with

Treatments and Procedures Offered

Consultant led appointments
Pain Diagnosis and Prognosis
Diagnostic MSk Ultrasound
Cancer Pain Management
Chronic Pelvic Pain Management
Psychological Therapies: CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Biofeedback
Medication Management: Analgesics, Antidepressants & Anticonvulsants
Post-surgical Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy
Palliative Pain Management

Interventional Procedures

Epidural Steroid Injections- [Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Caudal]
Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections [TFI]
Spine Facet Joint Injections
Spine Medial Branch Blocks and Radiofrequency Ablation
Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Injections, Radiofrequency Ablation
Hip, Knee, and Shoulder Joint Injections, Nerve Blocks, and Radiofrequency Ablations
Occipital Nerve Blocks and other Trigger Point Injections
Lumbar, Hypogastric and Ganglion Impar Sympathetic Blocks
Neurolytic Celiac / Splanchnic Blocks & Radiofrequency Neurotomy for Cancer Pain
Stellate Ganglion Blocks
Joint PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Therapy & RIT Neural Prolotherapy
IV Vitamin Detox Therapy for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia

Conditions

Your Patient Journey

STEP ONE

Consultation

Dr. Waqas believes in the value of one -one contact between patient and the consultant. During a detailed consultation, Dr. Waqas will work with you to understand the root of your concerns.

STEP TWO

Evaluation

Often patients are left with ongoing pain and other undesirable symptoms and side effects following surgery or other medical treatments. It is important to address these areas to ensure there is an improvement in your quality of life.

STEP THREE

Individualized Treatment Plan

Dr. Waqas is a firm believer in offering a multi-modal and multidisciplinary approach often collaborating with other professional specialties to offer a patient-focused effective treatment plan. All appointments include a typed clinical report summarizing the diagnosis, treatment plans discussed and follow up arrangements.

STEP FOUR

Treat the Problem

Dr. Waqas offers a multi-modal approach with medications, rehabilitation and planning suitable pain-relieving interventions where appropriate. Patients are educated on a long term plan to self-manage their condition and when to seek help.