Dr Matthew Brown

Dr. Matthew Brown is a Consultant in Pain Medicine at the Royal Marsden Hospital. He completed his medical education at King's College London, graduating with distinction and earning numerous academic accolades, including the War Memorial and Wolfson Foundation Scholarships, as well as a University of London Convocation Award. His anaesthetic training took place within the Imperial School of Anaesthesia in London, where his passion for clinical research led him to secure a place in the prestigious National Institute for Health Research's Academic Clinical Fellowship Programme. This opportunity enabled him to conduct groundbreaking, award-winning research into pain at both Imperial College and King's College, London. Dr. Brown received comprehensive training in pain medicine at two of the UK’s leading hospitals, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. He later became the first anaesthetist to complete a Doctor of Medicine at the Institute of Cancer Research. His clinical practice focuses on a holistic approach to cancer-related pain management, utilising a variety of treatments aimed at reducing symptoms and improving patients’ functional abilities. Dr. Brown's areas of expertise include chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, persistent post-surgical pain, neuropathic pain, visceral pain, painful bone metastases, musculoskeletal pain, pain management for cancer survivors, survivor wellness and rehabilitation, and the use of acupuncture to treat pain and manage hot flushes related to cancer treatment. Additionally, he is skilled in the management of opioid medications, ensuring optimal pain relief while minimising potential risks. His comprehensive, patient-centred approach makes him a leader in his field. Dr. Brown has expertise in the following areas: • Acupuncture • Facial acupuncture • Opioid management • Video consultation • Chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy • Persistent post-surgical pain • Neuropathic pain • Visceral pain • Painful bone metastases • Musculoskeletal pain • Pain in cancer survivors • Survivor wellness and rehabilitation

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

1. 2014–2020
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   UAB Barcelona (GB)

2. 2020–2024
   Residency · Pain Management

   Universidad de Sevilla (GB)

3. 2024–2025
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Cleveland Clinic, US

1. 2024-09–2025-08
   Junior consultant

   UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Pain Management

1. 1 Choose a slot
2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
3. 3 Consultation
4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 7 · i10: 12

Selected publications

1. Outcomes of Pain Management in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Dr Matthew Brown, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.1273/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 31

2. European registry analysis of Pain Management outcomes

   Dr Matthew Brown, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.7464/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 5

3. Outcomes of Pain Management in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Dr Matthew Brown, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

   DOI: 10.8628/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 35

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