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Welcome to Functionate
Dr Tauheed Shaikh, a highly skilled consultant and the current clinical lead for pain services at Buckinghamshire NHS Trust, brings a wealth of expertise and a patient-centred approach to pain management. With a strong foundation in spinal pain, neuromodulation, and the treatment of nerve entrapments, Dr Shaikh offers comprehensive care for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including headaches, back pain, knee pain, hip pain, and more. He utilises a variety of treatment modalities, such as pulsed radiofrequency, medication, and comprehensive patient education, to develop personalised treatment plans tailored to each individual’s specific needs.
Conditions
Learn more about some of the conditions Functionate treats.
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Headaches, neck and arm pain
Some headaches will require specific medication but others can be treated with pain interventional procedures.
Lower back pain
This is the most common source of chronic pain. It is often complex and multifactorial with vertebral discs, facet joints, ligaments, adjoining muscles all playing a part.
Gluteal / Buttock pain
This is an area of pain that is often ignored or assumed to be radiating from somewhere else.
Shoulder pain
Shoulder pain can be extremely debilitating from having trouble performing simple tasks…
Chronic post-surgical pain
This is a far more common condition than previously recognised and could happen after any operation.
What you can expect
An initial consultation will consist of taking a comprehensive history of your pain, examination and formulating a working diagnosis which can be confirmed with scans or diagnostic blocks when necessary.
Essential to this initial meeting is to get you know you holistically, how the pain is affecting your wider life, work and leisure.
Following this a comprehensive treatment plan can be formulated to your individual needs and choices.
We will work towards your goals to get you functioning to a level where you can reclaim valued independence or activities that are meaningful to you.
Treatments
We offer a range of treatments for a number of conditions.
We are experts in our field and with our team of professionals, we can offer a range of treatments for a number of conditions. We will ensure that you are our number one priority.
Understanding your pain
This might sound like a strange treatment but it’s essential to help start your journey to recovery
Muscle injection
We offer injections which target specific areas to help alleviate your symptoms
Pulse radio frequency
High frequency electric current to modulate the nerve or structure treated without damaging or changing tissue integrity
Prolotherapy
Works on magnifying and kickstarting the body’s natural healing abilities.
Joint injection
Similar to muscle injections but these are designed to target specific joints to help alleivate your pain
Radio frequency denervation
Often used to target small sensory nerves that supply a structure, commonly a joint such as facet joints in the cervical and lumbar spine
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“An asset to the trust and the NHS“
“I could not fault this consultant, he was professional, compassionate and provided an holistic approach. He was the best consultant I have seen so far and I would
recommend him. He is an asset to the trust and the NHS. “
Anon, via Doctor Appraisal Process
“Impeccable professionalism“
“Dr Shaikh showed impeccable professionalism and was very courteous towards our family. He understood the situation well and gave a range of different options
for pain management. We count ourselves lucky to have Dr Shaikh as our Doctor“
Anon, via Doctor Appraisal Process
FAQ
Here are some of the most common questions we are asked.
If you have any questions or queries or want to make an appointment, please click the button below to contact us.
How do I book a consultation with Dr Shaikh
Book an appointment/consultation is simple. Simple call 01296 315 640 or email info@functionate.co.uk and one of Dr Shaikh’s team will be able to arrange a suitable date and time for your consultation.
What should I expect during my first appointment?
During your initial consultation, Dr. Shaikh will assess your condition and discuss personalised treatment options tailored to your needs.
Does Dr. Shaikh accept self-pay and insurance patients?
In general yes, Dr Shaikh accepts self-pay and insurance paitients but please contact us directly to discuss insurance coverage and payment options.
Where will I be seen?
Dr Shaikh runs clinics at Buckinghamshire Private Healthcare, Amersham Hospital and Wycombe General Hospital – your appointment will be arranged at the most suitable location for you.