Understanding the problem
Detailed assessment, reviewing investigations and clarifying the likely sources of pain.
Dr Stephen Ward
Consultant in Pain Medicine · Specialist interest in spinal pain · Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist care for spinal pain
Expert assessment and evidence-informed treatment of back pain, neck pain, sciatica and other persistent pain conditions. Dr Stephen Ward is a Consultant in Pain Medicine at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, one of London’s leading teaching hospital trusts. His private practice is based at Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital, welcoming patients from London and across South East England.
NHS ConsultantGuy’s and St Thomas’
NICE ExperienceNational guideline leadership
Specialist ExpertiseInterventional pain medicine
Research & InnovationAdvancing pain treatments
A considered approach
Experience matters.
So does listening.
Consultant-led private pain assessment at Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital, West Sussex.
Meet Dr Ward →Pain is rarely straightforward. My approach begins with understanding the individual, reviewing the evidence and identifying which treatments are genuinely likely to help.
Good care means taking time to listen, explaining uncertainty honestly and making decisions together. A procedure is only one possible part of a treatment plan.
How I can help
Spinal pain and other conditions
Explore common reasons people seek specialist pain assessment. A careful diagnosis comes before a treatment recommendation.
Back pain
Persistent lower back pain, spinal arthritis and other back conditions.
Explore condition →Sciatica
Pain travelling from the lower back into the leg.
Explore condition →Neck pain
Cervical pain and pain that may radiate into the arm.
Explore condition →Joint pain
Assessment of selected painful joint conditions.
Explore condition →Neuropathic pain
Burning, shooting or electric-shock-like nerve pain.
Explore condition →Persistent pain
Complex pain requiring an individualised approach.
Explore condition →My approach
The right treatment starts with the right questions.
Not everyone needs an injection or an operation. Your options should reflect the evidence, your circumstances and what matters to you.
Exploring the options
Clear discussion of medication, rehabilitation, self-management and their limitations.
Targeted procedures
Spinal injections, radiofrequency denervation and other interventions when appropriate.
Your consultation
Three simple steps
Clear, supportive care from your first enquiry onwards.
STEP 01
Get in touch
Contact the practice to enquire about an appointment.
STEP 02
Your consultation
Discuss your symptoms, history, investigations and what you hope to achieve.
STEP 03
Your treatment plan
Understand the options, potential benefits, risks and next steps.
Clinical experience · Scientific curiosity
Spinal expertise informed by research.
Alongside clinical practice, Dr Ward has contributed to national clinical guidance, including NICE committees, and to research and innovation in pain medicine. Research informs treatment decisions, but each patient's circumstances remain central.
Appointments & enquiries
Arrange a consultation.
For private appointments and enquiries, please contact Sheenagh, Dr Ward’s PA.
07734 852665
office@drstephenward.com
Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital · Burrell Road · Haywards Heath · RH16 1UD