Dr Rajesh Menon

Professional statement

Dr Rajesh Menon is a highly experienced and skilled consultant in anaesthetics and pain management, based in Elland, Huddersfield, Yorkshire. He specialises in pain management, focusing on chronic regional pain syndrome, low back pain and chronic abdominal pain.

He possesses a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the medical field, initially graduating from the University of Calicut with Bachelor of Medicine, before pursuing a doctorate of medicine and a diploma in anaesthesia from the Mahatma Gandhi University, receiving a first class honours in both. He is currently working at the Spire Elland Hospital as a consultant in anaesthetia and pain medicine, as well as part of the NHS Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.

Alongisde his experience in chronic pain, he also holds experience working in palliative care, neurosurgery, gynaecology, surgery, orthopaedics and as part of a musculoskeletal team in managing patients with chronic pain.

Dr Menon is a firm believer in a holistic approach to pain management, concentrating on the functional and emotional well-being of patients, as well as pain relief. He considers patient empowerment to be of utmost importance, with a focus on honesty, communication and collaboration between doctor and patient. 

As part of his role as surgical division representative in the medical mangement committee of the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, Dr Menon has developed guidelines for primary and secondary care, in keeping with the latest developments in the field of neuropathic pain management, opioids in pain management and opioids tapering guidelines.

Dr Menon is a fellow of the College of Anaesthetics, part of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and the Fellowship of the Faculty of Pain Medicine, part of  The Royal College of Anaesthetics (FFPMRCA).