On arriving, I was a bit apprehensive as I have dealt with my back issues for many years and was waiting for another knock back. I couldn’t have been more wrong. I received care and professionalism from start to finish. My consultant Dr Doger explained everything to me every step of the way from our first meeting till the last. I am finally able to complete my normal daily activities. I can’t tank the team enough. Always welcoming and caring.

I was recommended to see Dr Doger by my daughter (who is a doctor herself) and my own GP for chronic back pain. I found him to be very personable and thorough. I had a XXXX (procedure withheld) which has been very successful. I had no unpleasant side effects and within 3 days noticed an improvement which continued over the next week. I am now free of pain in my back and legs. I intend to start walking again with my dog. I cannot thank Dr Doger enough for his kind professional care.

Dr Doger has been extremely helpful and professional in his conduct. Having been referred to him after an accident; I can say, I feel much better now.

I have received treatment for upper back pain from Dr Doger on a number of occasions and have always been extremely happy with the outcome. Dr Doger is always polite, friendly and professional. He explained the procedure in full, advised what I could expect in terms of recovery and what he hoped the longer term results would be. I would recommend Dr Doger and the Midland Pain Clinic to anyone needing help with long term pain and have already mentioned them to my Chiropractor in case they have other patients that may benefit from a consultation. As a result of the injections, I get months that are pain free and have been able to stop taking daily pain killers, for which I am very grateful and can not thank Dr Doger enough.

I am very pleased with the professional, polite and efficient service that Dr Doger has given me. He has been easy to talk to and answered questions explicitly.

The consultation with Dr Doger and subsequent treatment have resolved the issue I had been having with my lower back. The consultations were arranged very quickly and always informative with all of my questions answered. The procedures themselves were extremely straightforward and caused me no pain or any other issues. Now 4 weeks later my back pain has completely resolved. I have been able to resume tasks and exercises I had previously struggled with.

I am very grateful for Dr Doger’s intervention. His style is reassuring and the medical treatment has made a huge difference to how I feel. Many Thanks.

Dr Doger gave me great confidence and I have excellent pain relief. Would certainly recommend him for back pain treatment.

I would like to thank Dr Doger for seeing me at the weekend. I self-referred for steroid injections due to a bulging disc. Upon examination Dr Doger advised my condition was too serious and I needed to attend A&E. Having been trying to get help for months via the NHS, this was the first physical examination I received. I had emergency surgery within 24 hours of my appointment. Had it not been for Dr Doger’s advice and accompanying letter for the A&E doctors; I fear I may still be in a position where I was being refused treatment and at risk of permanent paralysis. I am extremely grateful and cannot recommend his patient care highly enough.

I have recently seen Dr Doger for facet joint denervation procedure which has certainly helped the pain I was experiencing in my lower back. He is a kind and knowledgeable consultant, who I trusted with a painful procedure that was ultimately helpful.
Thank you, I would not hesitate to recommend him.

The recommended treatment which was given to me has made some improvement. I understand I now have to get physio to gain strength and confidence. The consultant and his staff treated me as well as I expected.

I felt all the staff were professional and helpful. Nothing was too much bother. Also, Dr Doger, I found him to be considerate, professional and very undetsanding. Overall, a wonderful experience.

Dr Doger is brilliant!!! Reassured me he would do his best to treat my pain from arthritis in my neck. Very satisfied with my treatment and the surgical procedures. The staff at the clinic were attentive. Dr Doger is very kind and gentle and brilliant as a consultant.

My experience with the consultant (Dr Doger) has been a great one from start to finish. All examinations and procedures were very well explained and communicated to me. I would recommend Dr Doger to any of my family and friends and also the wider services of Spire Healthcare.

I consulted Mr Doger to review my ongoing lower back condition which I have suffered with for over 30 years. I found him to be very professional with an excellent bedside manner. The procedure was carried out promptly and efficiently.

I found Dr Doger very approachable; he listened to me and explained every procedure. Because I am 75 years old, some doctors are just not interested, but this is not the case with Dr Doger. Thank you.

We found Dr Doger professional, attentive to needs and requirements. Very friendly and helpful.

Dr Doger listened to my symptoms and was always very clear with the path of my treatment which has resulted in overall improvement.

Dr Doger has returned my hope of a recovery. My pain level has dropped enough for me to return to work as well as my social life!!!
I would rate the service 10/10. Spire Parkway is clean, friendly and efficient.

Dr Doger has returned my hope of a recovery. My pain level has dropped enough for me to return to work as well as my social life!!!
I would rate the service 10/10. Spire Parkway is clean, friendly and efficient.

I have been well looked after by Dr Doger and seem to be making progress with his treatment. He is a charming, polite gentleman who makes me feel at ease which is important for hospital visits. I have now been discharged from his clinic with a clear management plan for my family doctor to action.

I have seen Dr Doger with back and nerve pain issues. Dr Doger has been thoroughly professional at all times. I could barely walk without pain; my pain is 90% less after the treatments.

It’s been a pleasure being Dr Doger’s patient. He has looked after me very well. Always been approachable and professional. Very helpful with the queries. He is to the point and very direct with action required. I had previously seen a spinal surgeon and even a cardiologist who failed to resolve my pain issue.

After spinal injections by Dr Doger, there was an initial great improvement for a while with almost no back pain. On an ongoing basis I have had about 75% pain relief overall. I don’t think about my back pain most of the time now.

Prior to my treatment, I struggled to walk any real distance without getting referred pain in my right leg. I was also slightly twisted when standing upright. Following my treatment with Dr Doger, the pain had gone. I have been able to walk as normal and have been able to stand straight when standing upright.

Would highly recommend Dr Doger

From my first visit I was feeling confident that Dr Doger would give me advice and a treatment plan for the next few months. I had injections in my facet joints which have given me over 85% back pain relief. I am likely to need further treatment but that is quite acceptable. From a patient perspective, Dr Doger is someone I would recommend.

I also had trochanteric bursa pain for more than 8 years which Dr Doger injected and I have had over 70% relief. From being reluctant to doing any activity; I have managed to redecorate my home. I have found bending, balancing, kneeling etc is now not uncomfortable. Pain does not halt me anymore.

Service has been excellent. Dr Doger has explained everything and has been helpful. Excellent and would recommend.

I saw Dr Doger for a trapped nerve and intense sciatica leg pain. This pain was having a huge impact on my profession as a PT.

I received the best experience from his clinic and his secretary. All the procedures that took place have taken away my pain and discomfort. I am pain free. Dr Doger was very supportive and did everything he could to arrange the procedure ASAP. I am very pleased with the care received and would recommend his clinic.

Excellent throughout, Dr Doger has been supportive in every way. He listened and prescribed medication to suit my specific needs. The nerve blocks have been very useful too. This has led to me being better than I have ever been in the past 6 years.

I had the best experience with Dr Doger; nothing was too much to hassle for him and his team. My pain is much better and it’s good to know I can come back anytime.

A big thank you to Dr Doger and his team at the Midland Pain Clinic at Spire Hospital Solihull. I was very well informed and cared for over the 5 appointments I have had since August this year. A Wonderful team.

I enquired about a private consultation with Dr Doger for my husband who was in agony with bulging discs and sciatica. We were quickly booked in for an MRI and it was confirmed he needed an urgent procedure. We were supported by clinic before and after the operation had taken place. We cannot thank them enough. My husband is now pain free and recovering well. Thank you.

I saw Dr Doger for a trapped nerve and intense sciatica leg pain. This pain was having a huge impact on my profession as a PT.

I received the best experience from his clinic and his secretary. All the procedures that took place have taken away my pain and discomfort. I am pain free. Dr Doger was very supportive and did everything he could to arrange the procedure ASAP. I am very pleased with the care received and would recommend his clinic.

I have been extremely satisfied with the care I have received from Dr Doger. He has always been extremely kind, patient and always explains everything clearly and openly. The treatment I have had has provided me with significant pain relief and has enabled me to improve my quality of life after years of significant pain. He has also been very thorough with relevant diagnostic tests to determine the source and extent of pain. Dr Doger is a truly wonderful consultant and he has given me the hope that I can return to full fitness. His secretary Julia has been extremely helpful. I have had a 5-star experience.

Dr Doger’s clinic has been a lifesaving experience. He understands how debilitating the pain can be. My experience of spinal denervation has been life changing healing experience. Following lower back denervation, I was able to stand and walk like normal without excruciating pain. After thoracic spine denervation, I was able to sit and work at what I enjoy (designing and making dresses). The procedures have been a great success for me and I would recommend to anyone. Dr Doger went above and beyond to help me out; he also arranged an urgent referral for a gallbladder operation to a gallstone specialist.

My experience with Dr Doger has been one of professionalism, courtesy and timeliness. I like his approach of what is required and how it was to be treated. I came to Dr Doger in significant pain and was limited in what I could do. Everyday life was affected. I can now regain control and return to activities I enjoy.

Many thanks Dr Doger, you are a credit to the profession.

Very friendly, explained all procedures in detail and provided various options. Discussed all options at length. Dr Doger also explained what I should expect post procedure.

My treatment at the clinic has been excellent. Dr Doger treated me very efficiently and very kindly in every aspect. I am very pleased with the result of my treatment and happy that I am free of my very acute back pain.

Very friendly and helpful. Great treatment!!

Thank you for your helpful support and recent pain treatment for my back injury. I found consultations and procedures both beneficial. With Best Regards

I had debilitating constant back pain. After treatment I could climb stairs, fully mobilize, resume hobbies and, feel happy. It has changed my life, excellent treatment.

My urologist had found no cause of pain on inspection and after an ultrasound confirmed no problem there, he was mystified as to the solution. My problem was still there however.

Intermittent sharp stabbing pains could happen at any time rendering me doubled up, and though these only lasted a couple of seconds each time, the anticipation of further torture resulted in anxiety and nervousness and a total lack of confidence. This sequence of events had started at the beginning of October when the drawbridge at my GP surgery had been well and truly lifted because of covid. No other more serious illnesses appeared to matter!
Then one day in November whilst driving, several short stabs took my breath away. It was time for action. I telephoned Little Aston hospital and requested an urgent appointment with a urologist. Next day I saw a urologist who prescribed a month of antibiotics to rule out infection. By the end of the 28 days, with still no relief, I was desperate to visit him again asking about painkillers. He assured me that there was no apparent cause of the problem and encouraged the use of Nurofen plus.

Would I consider a pain killing injection?

Doctor Doger came highly recommended. I was willing to try anything! No other answer was available. The next day 11th December, I saw Doctor Doger. He explained that the steroid injection is carried out under x-ray to ensure accuracy and effectiveness and it may not work. He was only aiming at 50% reduction in pain. I found this a little disappointing but there was no choice. He would arrange an appointment at his clinic and write to me. The appointment was fixed for 23rd December. I was instructed not to drive after the injection and I would need to rest for a few days afterwards. I imagined therefore, and he confirmed, I might be in pain for a few days after the procedure? It was Christmas and my family were coming to us. I would totally foul up any of their celebrations over that period and to be honest, I was nervous about the injection from what I had read. Timidly, I cancelled the appointment resolving to plan again after Christmas. I survived the celebrations on painkillers, just.

I tried my GP again but they were closed for several days after Christmas. Why is A&E overwhelmed? I tried again on the 28th December but again to no avail. The pain was worse. My wife dropped me off at Good Hope Hospital Emergency at lunch time that day. After waiting over five hours curled up on the same chair, I was invited to see a Doctor who gave me considerable time and attention listening to my catalogue of events. He was excellent and thought it worth considering that the pain might be coming from my hips. An x-ray was suggested and was done within the hour but was inconclusive. In the meantime he gave me stronger painkillers, naproxen and co-codamol and advised a blood test to rule out prostate problems. This had also been physically checked by the urologist. Later that week, I telephoned my GP again to arrange the blood test, only between 8-9am of course! Eventually, he returned my call and confirmed I had done the right thing in cancelling the injection because of the increase in the omicron variant. After all, “we don’t know what we are dealing with!” Shouldn’t he be finding that out?

Still, none of the medics had given me any hope and nothing was being done to find the cause of the problem. Another private appointment with an orthopaedic surgeon was two weeks away! My wife was as frustrated as me about the medical inactivity.
She said one day “What have you got to lose? Go for the injection!”I gingerly attended Heath Lodge Clinic on 7th January expecting a painful procedure, three days of pain afterwards resulting in marginal reduction of pain and which may not work anyway.

I was impressed with the clinic and the way the injection was carried out under x-ray and several pictures were taken as the steroid was being injected. It was painful, but nowhere near as bad as I expected. It seemed to last between five and ten minutes and I was wheeled back to my cubicle for recovery. What a relief that it was over! I had no pain from the injection and after half an hour, I could go home. I then had three days with NO PAIN!

During the days that followed, I experienced one or two shooting pains each day, much less than previously. A week later, I had another three days without pain, then a painless week, followed by occasional weaker pain once per day on some days. I have discovered that these twinges generally occur as a result of my seating position and I am amending it accordingly. Throughout this period since the injection, I have had no pain during the night and I am sleeping better than for many years. If my situation remains unchanged, I shall be very happy and consider the injection 95% successful, a little better than Doctor Doger anticipated. In my experience, I can thoroughly recommend him for his work and I shall not hesitate to see him again if my dreaded problem returns.

Dr Doger has been a fantastic clinician. He answered all my queries thoroughly and delivered a real change to me medically. He has a pleasing and engaging bedside manner. I would highly recommend him.

My experience with Dr Doger has been a very positive one. Dr Doger was very pleasant and methodical in his assessment of my needs. He has been clear and listened attentively. I would say that my care has been great and I would recommend his expertise to other people in trouble with acute / chronic pain.

I have had two treatments with Dr A Doger now and the experience has been exceptional. He has been understanding and very knowledgeable about my nerve pain. Both treatments have been successful which I am very grateful for.

I would like to say that from my first appointment and through all my procedures that I have had with Dr Doger have been done with the utmost patient care. He always makes you feel at ease and explains everything that he has done and is going to do. Always on time and all the staff on reception are always polite.