A Consultant in Pain Medicine, Dr Ivan Ramos-Galvez came to the UK from Barcelona in 1997. His current NHS practice is at the Royal Berkshire Hospital with a private practice at Spire Dunedin and Circle Hospitals in Reading.
After extensive training in spinal surgery at the Oxford Deanery, he undertook further specialisation in pain medicine. His understanding of the interactions between these complex areas of medicine means he is often called upon to provide an opinion within his clinical practice or as an expert witness where spinal surgery has led to complications.
His range of expertise with regards pain is widespread and his particular areas of expertise include, but are not limited to:
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Fibromyalgia
- Spinal Pain
- Chronic and chronic widespread pain
- Chronic Pain Syndromes
- Neuropathic pain
- Pelvic Mesh Pain
- Phantom limb pain and Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome
- Multi-disciplinary pain management
Dr Ramos-Galvez has developed close links into several other specialisms including spinal surgery and cancer/palliative care and is frequently called upon to treat patients when conventional methods of pain relief have failed.
He extends his knowledge and understanding of the mechanics of the spine to aid in the long-term treatment of patients in pain. Being part of a large trauma department, he has a fundamental and in-depth understanding of how neuropathic pain and CRPS may be triggered by surgery or trauma. This encompasses the multiple surgical techniques used today in this field.
He has a special interest in neuropathic pain and CRPS and has developed a treatment portfolio ranging from simple oral anti-neuropathic agents to neuromodulation.
He has developed a multi-disciplinary unit for the assessment and treatment of patients suffering with fibromyalgia within his practice and incorporates a large spectrum of pharmacological options, as well as rehabilitative programs.
He is a strong advocate and leader in the education of both patients and primary care physicians. He is regularly called on to speak on the widespread impact of chronic pain and the benefits of early management of the disease. He developed a training program for junior doctors in acute pain management in the North Thames (Imperial Deanery) and is a published author of several chapters in internationally acclaimed textbooks of pain medicine as well as journals. He also developed the training program for the management of acute and chronic pain for the Royal College of Surgeons.
When not at work, Dr Ramos-Galvez enjoys spending time with his family, orienteering, hiking, cycling and kayaking. He also likes to relax with a deep, meaningful film that triggers debate, and when time permits indulges in his passion in historical reading.
Languages: Spanish and English
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JJ, Enable Law
We are happy with the work carried out by Dr Ramos-Galvez throughout the case. He was well-reasoned, responsive and we feel that he gave us the upper hand on the pain management issues.
LS, Simpkins & Co
We have been instructing Dr Ramos-Galvez for several years now as a medicolegal expert for our clients. His reports are very thorough and concise. The reports Dr Ramos-Galvez has prepared for us have often led to a very good outcome for our clients when their claims are settled. We will continue to instruct Dr Ramos-Galvez and would like to thank him for his assistance.
NB, Michael W. Halsall Solicitors Limited
A successful outcome was achieved in our case and we thank Dr Ramos-Galvez for his involvement. He had clarity in what he was telling us and assisted us in a way to enable us to challenge the Defendant. The decision made to settle the matter prior to Trial was an economical one. We believe that Dr Ramos-Galvez was the stronger expert and that, had the matter proceeded to Trial, he would likely have succeeded over the Defendant’s expert at Court.
JS
Dr Ramos-Galvez produced a very thorough and easy to follow report in a potentially difficult case. When questioned, he responded quickly and explained the reasoning for his opinion leaving us in no doubt that his opinion would be defensible in Court and that he would not waiver at joint statements stage. It was very reassuring to have such certainty heading towards trial. I would certainly use him again in such cases.
Anna Bailey, Gorvett & Bailey
I would like to thank Dr Ramos-Galvez so very much for his fabulous reports in this matter, without which we would not have achieved such a good result.
Katja Robins, Enable Law Solicitors
We were very grateful for Dr Ramos-Galvez's comprehensive and detailed review of this matter and his careful consideration of the issues. He was thorough, clear and provided a report within the timescales provided.