Arun Bhaskar

Spear’s Review

The OAD Clinic offers bespoke treatment options for substance misuse and other problems. Dr Arun Bhaskar supports patients in managing their pain effectively and enabling them to reduce or taper off their existing medicines.

‘I’m looking forward to bringing in new advances in pain medicine and raising awareness of chronic pain,’ Bhaskar says. ‘Pain management does not always require large doses of painkillers.’ 

Following clinical trials with medical cannabis, Bhaskar believes it has a role: ‘The government has removed cannabis as a schedule 1 drug to facilitate its use for managing conditions including chronic pain and fibromyalgia.’