Dr
Dr David A Crabtree
Pain Management
About
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 A Crabtree
Education & training
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2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2006–2010 Residency · Pain Management
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2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
Board certifications
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,761 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,487 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 327 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,864 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 3 · i10: 10
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Outcomes of Pain Management in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.5460/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37851755 · cited by 97
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European registry analysis of Pain Management outcomes
DOI: 10.6545/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34148255 · cited by 195
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Outcomes of Pain Management in adults — a multi-centre cohort
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 · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Pain Management — · 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
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.75
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.00
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.90
- Value For Money
- 4.92
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
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 intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global