Mt. Elizabeth Novena Medical Centre 38 Irrawaddy Road, #09-43 Singapore 329563
Mt. Elizabeth Novena Medical Centre 38 Irrawaddy Road, #09-43 Singapore 329563
Mt. Elizabeth Novena Medical Centre 38 Irrawaddy Road, #09-43 Singapore 329563
Mt. Elizabeth Novena Medical Centre 38 Irrawaddy Road, #09-43 Singapore 329563
Specialist Pain International · Singapore
Pain can affect how you move, sleep, work and enjoy daily life. Dr Nicholas Chua provides assessment and individualised care for acute, chronic and cancer-related pain at Specialist Pain International, Mount Elizabeth Novena Medical Centre.
Your care begins with understanding your symptoms, medical history and goals. Dr Chua will discuss treatment options suited to your condition, which may include medication, image-guided procedures and coordinated rehabilitation.
Dr Nicholas Chua leads the clinical care at Specialist Pain International. His work combines pain medicine, anaesthesiology and interventional pain practice, with treatment planning based on each patient’s assessment.
He completed his medical degree and Master of Medicine in Anaesthesiology at the National University of Singapore, followed by advanced specialist training at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. He holds a Fellowship of Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP) from the World Institute of Pain and a PhD from Radboud University Medical Centre in the Netherlands, where his research focused on chronic neck pain and cervicogenic headache.
Alongside his clinical practice, Dr Chua contributes to pain medicine through research, education and professional collaboration.
Dr Nicholas Chua is the Medical Director and Consultant in Pain Medicine and Anaesthesiology at Specialist Pain International Clinic, located at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital.
He completed his medical degree and Master of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) at the National University of Singapore, followed by advanced specialist training in Anaesthesiology at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Dr Chua also holds a Fellowship in Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP) from the World Institute of Pain and a Ph.D. from Radboud University Medical Centre in the Netherlands, with a research focus on chronic neck pain and cervicogenic headache.
Dr Chua is actively involved in medical education and research, and contributes to several professional associations and journal editorial boards related to pain management.
Pain assessment and treatment
Dr Nicholas Chua assesses pain affecting the head, neck, face, back, joints, muscles and nerves, as well as pain following injury or surgery and cancer-related pain. Whether your pain is recent, recurring or longstanding, the first step is to understand what may be contributing to it and how it affects your daily life.
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Our approach begins with a clinical assessment and a discussion of your needs. Your treatment plan considers your diagnosis, previous treatments and the activities that matter to you.
Consult Dr Nicholas Chua for assessment and management of acute, chronic and cancer-related pain.
Treatment options are discussed after assessment and may include medication, interventional procedures and rehabilitation support.
We work with other doctors, physiotherapists and allied health professionals to support your care.
SPI works closely with other healthcare providers to support a coordinated care journey, including physical therapy and follow-up care.
For suitable patients, targeted procedures may form part of the treatment plan. Dr Nicholas Chua will explain the proposed procedure, its potential benefits, risks and alternatives.
We are on the panel of major insurers in Singapore. Our clinic staff can assist with claims for personal accident, hospitalisation, and travel insurance where applicable.
SPI is on the panel of major insurers in Singapore. The clinic staff can assist with claims for personal accident, hospitalisation, and travel insurance where applicable.
We are on the panel of major insurers in Singapore. Our clinic staff can assist with claims for personal accident, hospitalisation, and travel insurance where applicable.
Dr Nicholas Chua discusses spinal cord stimulation as a treatment option for selected patients with chronic back pain, including how it works and what an assessment involves.
Our clinic Specialist Pain International is accredited with major insurance panels. Our experienced clinic staff are also well-equipped to assist with insurance claims for personal accident, hospitalisation, or travel policies from other providers.
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Specialist Pain International treats acute, chronic, and cancer pain with expert diagnosis, therapies, and patient-first care for faster recovery.
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