Dr. Waqas Ashraf is a dynamic and multifaceted physician whose expertise spans the critical care environment of the operating room to the focused clinic setting of chronic pain management. His foundation as a Consultant Anesthesiologist provides him with an exceptional understanding of physiology, pharmacology, and acute pain control, which he seamlessly applies to managing complex chronic pain conditions. The addition of an MBA and certification in Health Professions Education (CHPE) equips him with a unique perspective on healthcare system efficiency, patient-centered service delivery, and clinical education. Dr. Ashraf’s dual Master’s degrees in Pain Medicine ensure his practice is grounded in the latest international research and multimodal treatment strategies, making him adept at creating comprehensive, structured pain relief plans.

Areas of Expertise & Advanced Procedures:

• Perioperative Pain Management: Expert in designing and implementing enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols, acute post-operative pain control, and transitional pain services to prevent chronicity.

• Interventional Pain Procedures: Proficient in a wide array of ultrasound and fluoroscopic-guided procedures for spinal and joint pain, including epidurals, joint injections, and peripheral nerve blocks.

• Multidisciplinary Pain Clinic Leadership: Skilled at coordinating care with physiotherapists, psychologists, and surgeons within a holistic biopsychosocial model, optimized by his management training.

• Clinical Education & Patient Empowerment: Committed to educating patients and peers, using his CHPE to simplify complex pain concepts and involve patients actively in their treatment decisions.

• Business of Healthcare: Utilizes his MBA to streamline clinic operations, improve patient access, and ensure sustainable, high-quality pain management services.