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Dr Stephen Humble

Dr Stephen Humble

Anaesthetist

London, NW8 9NH

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23 years of experience
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23 years of experience
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Patient Trust Score

4.96

15 patient reviews

1 professional endorsement

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.87
Explanation

30 recommendations for:

Back Pain(6)
Spinal Injections for Pain(4)
Chronic Pain(4)
Other(16)

Recent patient review

26 Oct 2023

Creates a friendly and relaxed environment and does the treatment perfectly

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About

I’m Dr Stephen Humble, a Consultant and Honorary Senior Lecturer at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in London. I’m also the Medical Director of the London Interventional Clinic and have been helping patients who are struggling with back pain, slipped discs, sciatica, and severe spinal pain for over two decades.

Every day I meet patients who are in pain and have been searching for answers. I understand how distressing this can be and how much of an impact it can have on their lives. That’s why I’m passionate about helping people get on top of their pain, before it becomes a long-term problem, so they can get back to their work, sport, and enjoying a good quality of life.

My aim is to help patients avoid invasive surgery and all the risks associated with it. I use a combination of cortisone injections, anti-inflammatories and referral to high level physiotherapists within my network. I’ve successfully treated thousands of patients over the years and acquired my skills through my extensive training, including my MSc from the University of Edinburgh and my PhD in Neuroscience.

I specialise in Interventional Pain Medicine, which means I help patients with cortisone injection treatments and intramuscular Botox, as well as whole person treatments including medications and exercise. I’ve performed thousands of routine epidurals and other spinal injections, but I’m also one of a few specialist doctors who treat patients using niche techniques such as radiofrequency therapy and Racz epiduroplasty treatment.

I featured on the BBC1 Programme ‘Health: Truth or Scare’ and have published numerous medical and scientific papers in high-level journals. I’ve also spoken at many conferences and meetings, sharing my knowledge and expertise with the medical community.

My treatments include: 

  • Cortisone Injections
  • Migraine Injection Treatment
  • Botox for Maigraine as per PREEMPT Protocol
  • Epidural Steroid Injections
  • Sacroiliac Joint Injections
  • Facet Joint Injections

Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Back Pain (20%)
  • Spinal Injections for Pain (13%)
  • Chronic Pain (13%)
  • Acute Pain (10%)
  • Facet Joint Injection (7%)
  • Others (37%)

Subspecialties
  • Pain Management

All conditions and treatments
  • Back Pain
  • Migraine
  • Spinal Pain
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Sciatica
  • Spinal Injections for Pain
  • Facet Joint Injection
  • Epidural

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4696458


Qualifications

Educations

MB ChB 2000 University of Aberdeen

MSc in Pain Management University of Edinburgh 2012

PhD University of Dundee 2013

FCARCSI College of Anaesthetists, Royal College Surgeons of Ireland 2006

Level 7 Qualification in Injectables for Aesthetic Medicine, Harley Academy, London

Memberships

Spinal Intervention Society

General Medical Council

International Association for the Study of Pain

London Pain Forum

Fellow of the College of Anaesthetists, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland

Associate Fellow Royal College of Anaesthetists

Associate Fellow Faculty of Pain Medicine RCoA

British Medical Association

European Society of Regional Anaesthesia & Pain Therapy

Association of Anaesthetists of GB & Ireland

Australian & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists

Scottish Society of Anaesthetists



languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £300
  • Follow-up appointment: £190

insurers
  • Aetna
  • General Medical
  • Healix
  • Simply Health
  • Vitality Health
  • Cigna
  • Saga Insurance
  • Aviva Health
  • WPA
  • Norwich Union
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Legal & General
  • The Exeter

Location

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St John & St Elizabeth Hospital

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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23 Harley St, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9QN
23 Harley St, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9QN
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Tuesday
09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 13:00
Thursday
09:00 - 13:00
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Reviews

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Back Pain (5)
Chronic Pain (4)
Spinal Injections for Pain (4)
Acute Pain (3)
Chronic Neck Pain (2)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

15 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Creates a friendly and relaxed environment and does the treatment perfectly

26 Oct 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Back Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Humble is a fantastic doctor with incredible experience and a big heart. He is very professional, competent, approachable, kind, empathetic and honest. Dr Humble listens very well and his assessments are excellent. Also, he made me feel comfortable when discussing my problems and gave me hope when other doctors didn't. Moreover, Dr Humble always responded to my attempts to reach out to him. I would highly recommend Dr Humble to anyone! Thank you very much Dr Humble! Also, Dr Humble’s secretary Kerry is very professional, kind, helpful, approachable and responsive. She always responded to my attempts to reach out to Dr Humble. Kerry was able to book an appointment for me when I needed it the most! Thank you very much Kerry!

13 Apr 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Chronic Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Humble made everything so easy to understand and for the first time I understood my ailments alot clearer. From start to finish he is amazing at explaing what will happen along with possible outcomes and options available. He is friendly and instantly likeable and has a wonderful bedside manner. I highly recommend him, as he helped me with both chronic migraine issues and skincare solutions. I feel like I could get in touch and be helped at anytime.

24 Aug 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Migraine
Back Pain
Neck Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I have nothing but praise for the treatment and care I've received from Dr Humble. I went to see him regarding a significant disc bulge and nerve pain, and from the outset I was very impressed. Great attention to detail and explanations given about how to treat the issue and a very caring, calming demeanour. Also, his secretary Kerry was extremely responsive and assisted greatly in getting everything booked and questions answered.

17 Aug 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Facet Joint Injection
Back Pain
Spinal Injections for Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Stephen Humble offers exceptional medical care; he is professional, courteous, dignified and responsive. He listens well and always takes the time to explain a procedure or help me to decide on a particular treatment. His interventions hugely improved my quality of life in a very short time. His staff are always precise, friendly and very helpful. I feel very lucky to have found Dr Humble and his clinic!

17 Aug 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Back Pain
Acute Pain
Nerve Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Humble is a good communicator with a great deal of patience which puts his patients at ease. For my injuries he’s been a super problem solver and given me a range of options each time so that I feel in control. I’ve had very positive outcomes post procedure and the surgical team dynamic during procedure has always been very relaxing. I went to him with an array of back, pelvis and hip pain which we are just closing the final nerve problem down but I’m already vastly improved pain daily and have just spent a week doing watersports reflecting on how much better I feel thanks to his work. My only regret is my delay in booking in to see him.

18 Jun 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Chronic Pain
Radiofrequency Denervations and Pulsed Radiofrequency to Nerves
Facet Joint Injection

4.5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.00
Explanation

Pleasant and friendly

06 Jun 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Spinal Injections for Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

The treatment I have received from Dr Humble has been incredible. I have been seeing Dr Humble for the last couple of years and from the initial appointment he understood what was wrong with my back and how it was affecting my quality of life. He always explained everything in a clear manner and has been very friendly putting me at ease every time. I find him very professional, thorough in his approach, kind and empathetic. I was able to be myself and talk openly about my excruciating pain and how it was affecting me personally and my life and was always reassured. Dr Humble knew instantly how I felt and how he could help me. He’s an amazing consultant and also lovely to speak with at every appointment. It’s rare to find a doctor that combines such personal touches and care for a patient as a person with outstanding quality of medical care. I had been suffering with back and sciatica pain for around 5 years prior to seeing Dr Humble. He ensured all diagnostics, MRIs and scans were completed and carried out the required surgical procedures accordingly. I noticed a difference straight away after each procedure. I feel a different person now, less pain and much more mobile. Thank you for giving me a better life and I am forever grateful for the care and treatment I have received from Dr Humble. I would highly recommend Dr Humble to anyone and will certainly continue to seek his help should the need arise in the future. Lastly I would like to mention that his PA Kerry has also been a great help to me along the way, a lovely person, very friendly, understanding and always accommodating as I have a baby but most importantly responding to my queries and arranging all my appointments very quickly making the whole process smooth. Thank you!

25 May 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Caudal Epidural Injection
Back Pain
Chronic Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

The treatment I received from Doctor Humble over the past number of years has been exceptional. Dr Humble has wonderful bed side manners, he's a deep thinker, so he's listening to every word you say, his reports are so detailed they are top class and he's very quick to get to the crux of your pain and issues. He's an outstanding consultant, professional and super pleasant. He's honest in his opinion and will guide to what in his experience of what the best treatment options are. I was in excruciating pain when I was first sent to him by another specialist and thankfully, I am pain free now.

20 May 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Spinal Injections for Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Acute Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Humble was outstanding in every aspect whilst I was under his care. He was amazing and took all of my concerns and worries over my procedures away from my thoughts and went above and beyond my expectations from first consultation and throughout my two procedures with him. Kerry his Medical Secretary was always on hand to assist me and guide me and I can thank them both enough for the way they have looked after me over the last month.

10 May 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Spinal Injections for Pain
Acute Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
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Back Pain (1)
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1 endorsement

Stephen is brilliant at his speciality which is managing pain . He also does anaesthesia , and his services are to be highly commended. His skills both therapeutic and communication are excellent . I have no hesitation recommending him as an Anesthetist or pain specialist consultant

28 Nov 2023
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Spinal Pain
Anaesthetics
Back Pain
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Orthopaedic Surgery
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FAQ

What are Dr Stephen Humble's reviews like?

Dr Stephen Humble's overall patient rating is 4.96 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 15 reviews

What languages does Dr Stephen Humble speak?

Dr Stephen Humble speaks English

Where is Dr Stephen Humble located?

Dr Stephen Humble primarily practices at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital, located at 60 Grove End Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9NH
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What are Dr Stephen Humble working hours?

Dr Stephen Humble is working Tuesday (09:00 - 17:00), Wednesday (09:00 - 13:00), Thursday (09:00 - 13:00)

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