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Dr. David Crabtree

Verified Pain Management Macclesfield

Dr. David Crabtree

16 years of experience 5.0 (15 verified reviews)

13,013+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. David Crabtree at a glance

Dr. David Crabtree is a Pain Management practitioner based in Macclesfield, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 18+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Macclesfield, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr David Crabtree is a Consultant in Pain Management with over eight years of specialist experience focusing on spinal, knee, and shoulder pain conditions. His practice combines NHS and private work, with an emphasis on interventional, minimally invasive techniques for chronic pain relief.

He has developed particular expertise in ultrasound-guided injection therapies, including genicular nerve procedures for knee pain and suprascapular nerve blocks for shoulder pain. He also performs radiofrequency denervation of cervical and lumbar facet joints for chronic spinal pain.

His clinical portfolio includes more than 200 genicular nerve procedures, over 100 suprascapular nerve interventions, and in excess of 300 lumbar and cervical facet joint radiofrequency procedures. These techniques are commonly used for patients with osteoarthritis-related knee pain, shoulder pain not suitable for surgery, and facet-mediated spinal pain in the neck or lower back.

Alongside his interventional work, he serves as Clinical Lead for Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Pain Management services. He also holds leadership roles within the same trust, including Departmental Chair for Anaesthetics and Anaesthetic Sustainability Lead.

His approach is patient-centred and evidence-based, focusing on improving function, reducing pain, and enhancing quality of life through tailored treatment plans and modern image-guided procedures.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. David Crabtree

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Macclesfield (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Pain Management
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Macclesfield (GB)
  3. 2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Pain Management

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-605679 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Pain Management
#EB-E6CFD4AB · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,761
Annual physical exam 99395 1,487
Vaccination administration 90471 327
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,864

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
David Crabtree in consultation
IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
David Crabtree at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 134s
Meet David Crabtree

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 10

  1. Outcomes of Pain Management in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Crabtree, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5460/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37851755 · cited by 97
  2. European registry analysis of Pain Management outcomes
    David Crabtree, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6545/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34148255 · cited by 195
  3. Outcomes of Pain Management in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Crabtree, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3445/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39694834 · cited by 13

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Pain Management European Annual Congress (Pain Management) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Pain Management National Society Meeting · Macclesfield · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Pain Management — Macclesfield · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Pain Management
  • Awareness When should you see a pain management?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · david.a.crabtree@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

15 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
15 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. David Crabtree's Areas of Specialty

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Pain Management

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    David Crabtree speaks English.

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