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Dr Joseph Azzopardi

Dr Joseph Azzopardi

Pain Management Specialist, Anaesthetist

London, SE1 9BS

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31 years of experience
Verified profile
31 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

5.00

14 patient reviews

1 professional endorsement

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

27 recommendations for:

Nerve Pain(5)
Chronic Pain(4)
Back Pain(3)
Other(15)

Recent patient review

02 Mar 2024

Wonderful Doctor who was very thorough, easy to communicate with, and caring.

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About

Dr Joseph Azzopardi, Consultant in Pain Medicine and Aesthetician, currently works within the Guy's and St Thomas's NHS Trust and sees patients privately in several London-based clinics. He has a wealth of experience in a wide range of pain and anaesthesia concerns including difficult airway anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia, and performing anaesthesia in the developing world. He is also keenly interested in interventional pain management, neuromodulation, and cancer pain management.

Dr Azzopardi began his medical education abroad in Malta, graduating in 1993 before moving to the UK to undergo specialist training in anaesthetic and pain medicine. He underwent specialist training in Dublin and London, and in 2000 became a visiting fellow in Regional Anaesthesia in Uppsala, Sweden. He further developed his knowledge and skillset in Australia by undergoing 2 years of advanced specialist training in Pain Medicine in Sydney and Adelaide. He was then awarded 2 international fellowships: Fellowship of the Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists and the Foundation Fellowship of the Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Royal College of Anaesthetists. He has since been made a Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists. In his current role, he commits a significant amount of his time to the management of cancer pain, establishing the Multidisciplinary Integrated Cancer Pain Services at Guys and St.Thomas' hospitals.

Dr Azzopardi also works as a medico-legal expert, providing specialist reports and providing statements for courts. He also continues to contribute to medical education, he is currently a member of the London Deanery Pain Training Advisory Group Committee and has previously been the Educational Supervisor for Advanced Pain Training in Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital. He also assists in the education of medical students, teaching at a post-graduate level, medical simulation and is a clinical supervisor for higher specialist training in Pain Medicine.

Dr Azzopardi also contributes to humanitarian efforts, holding the position of Lead anaesthetist on numerous charity missions in Ethiopia with Facing Africa and Project Harar.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Nerve Pain (19%)
  • Chronic Pain (15%)
  • Back Pain (11%)
  • Pain Management (11%)
  • Neck Pain (7%)
  • Others (37%)

Subspecialties
  • Spinal Medicine

All conditions and treatments
  • Chronic Pain
  • Nerve Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Chronic Neck Pain
  • Neuropathic Pain
  • Spinal Pain
  • Acute Pain
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Pain Medicine
  • Alternative Pain Management
  • Neck Pain Injections/Interventions
  • Caudal Epidural Injection
  • Facet Joint Injection
  • Ketamine and Lidocaine Infusions
  • Nerve Root Injection
  • Neuromodulation
  • Opioid Management
  • Radiofrequency Denervations and Pulsed Radiofrequency to Nerves
  • Spinal Cord Stimulation

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4750794


Qualifications

Training

  • University of Malta Medical School
  • Barts and the London School of Anaesthesia
  • Akademiska Sjukhuset, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala
  • Prince of Wales Hospital, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

Qualifications

  • MD (1993) Doctor of Medicine & Surgery
  • FRCA (1999) Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists UK.
  • FFPMANZCA (2004) Fellow of the Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists.
  • FFPMRCA (2006) Foundation Fellow of the Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Royal College of Anaesthetists.

Memberships & Associations

  • RCA Royal College of Anaesthetists
  • FPMRCA Faculty of Pain Medicine (Royal College of Anaesthetists)
  • FPMANZCA Faculty of Pain Medicine (Australian & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists)
  • BPS British Pain Society
  • IASP International Association for the Study of Pain
  • WIP World Institute of Pain
  • INS International Neuromodulation Society
  • NSUKI Neuromodulation Society of UK & Ireland
  • LPTAG London Deanery Pain Training Group
  • SESA South East School of Anaesthesia

languages spoken
  • English
  • Arabic
  • Italian
  • Maltese
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £275
  • Follow-up appointment: £175

insurers
  • CS Healthcare
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Groupama
  • Saga Insurance
  • Cigna
  • Vitality Health
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • Healix
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Four Points Assistance
  • Bupa
  • Aviva Health
  • The Exeter
  • Norwich Union
  • health-on-line
  • WPA
  • Legal & General
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Simply Health
  • General Medical
  • April

Location

All locations

HCA UK at The Shard, part of HCA Healthcare UK

4.78
(3462)
St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
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18:30 - 20:00
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4.76
(3232)
60 Grove End Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9NH
60 Grove End Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9NH
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4.73
(2611)
35 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8BJ
35 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8BJ
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4.64
(2510)
St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
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4.75
(1839)
Chelsea Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom, SW1W 8RH
Chelsea Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom, SW1W 8RH
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4.88
(1276)
20 Devonshire Place, London, United Kingdom, W1B 6BW
20 Devonshire Place, London, United Kingdom, W1B 6BW
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4.77
(397)
17-19 View Road, London, United Kingdom, N6 4DJ
17-19 View Road, London, United Kingdom, N6 4DJ
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4.81
(377)
95 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6AF
95 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6AF
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4.72
(174)
42-46 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6NP
42-46 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6NP
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Reviews

All reviews(14)
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Chronic Pain (4)
Nerve Pain (4)
Back Pain (2)
Neck Pain (2)
Pain Management (2)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

14 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Wonderful Doctor who was very thorough, easy to communicate with, and caring.

02 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Chronic Neck Pain
Neck Pain Injections/Interventions
Neck Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

He is excellent

19 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Chronic Pain
Alternative Pain Management
Back Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

My appointment with Dr Azzopardi totally exceeded my expectations. We were so impressed with how thorough he was. I didn’t feel rushed at all. I felt listened to, understood and reassured. He explained medical terms and issues clearly, backed by illustrations. Very personable with a lovely manner . I left finally feeling hopeful with a clear plan of action. Highly recommend .

23 Dec 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Chronic Pain
Neuropathic Pain
Nerve Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Probably the best experience I have had with a consultant in London. Explained everything thoroughly, took his time. Provided me the options he thought feasible and followed up with a phone call. Highly recommended

29 Mar 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Nerve Pain
Spinal Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Azzopardi is an outstanding consultant who is both professional and reassuring. There is always plenty of time to discuss options and associated treatment plans which is very much appreciated as I have complex issues. Dr Azzopardi is both compassionate and empathetic which is a huge asset and I would highly recommend him as a pain management consultant. As a patient you could not wish for a better consultant.

20 Nov 2021verified patient
Patient seen for:
Pain Management
Nerve Pain
Chronic Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Azzopardi was professional and understanding. He listened and answered all my questions thoroughly and has clearly diagnosed my problems well as the medication he prescribed has helped enormously already. I would highly recommend Dr Azzopardi and would be very happy to see him again myself.

17 Sep 2021verified patient
Patient seen for:
Pain Management
Total Knee Replacement

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I would like to say big thanks to DR J Azzopardi, he is a great person with very good personality, during the procedure I felt safe in his hands!

24 Jul 2021verified patient
Patient seen for:
Nerve Pain
Neck Pain
Chronic Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Joseph Azzopardi is excellent at the consultation level and the procedure level . He explained very clearly the findings of the scans and the proposed treatment. At every step he makes you feel comfortable about the process. The Actual treatment was carried out very efficiently by him and his team and the entire experience made the visit to the hospital very comfortable. Would highly recommend

22 May 2021verified patient
Patient seen for:
Back Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I wish to thank you for all the kindness and care you have shown me.

14 Aug 2017verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I want to say thank you for the excellent care you have shown me. My family and I really appreciate it.

31 Jul 2017verified patient
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Endorsements

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Most endorsed treatments/conditions
All endorsements
Nerve Pain (1)
Back Pain (1)
Pain Management (1)
Chronic Neck Pain (1)

1 endorsement

Joseph is a dear friend, a great colleague and a highly skilled consultant in pain medicine. We have been working together within NHS and privately for many years. Over years I have referred a huge number of patients to Joseph and all of them very very happy with the care and treatment that have received from Joseph. I would highly recommend Joseph to any patient.

06 Jan 2022
Endorsed for
Fibromyalgia
Spinal Pain
Pain Management
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Mr Bahram Fakouri

Neurosurgery
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Dr Joseph Azzopardi's reviews like?

Dr Joseph Azzopardi's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 14 reviews

What languages does Dr Joseph Azzopardi speak?

Dr Joseph Azzopardi speaks English, Arabic, Italian and Maltese

Where is Dr Joseph Azzopardi located?

Dr Joseph Azzopardi primarily practices at HCA UK at The Shard, part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
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What are Dr Joseph Azzopardi working hours?

Dr Joseph Azzopardi is working Monday (18:30 - 20:00)

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