Dr Vijayanand (Vijay) is an internationally experienced Specialist Pain Medicine Physician in private practice in Christchurch.
A Pain Medicine Specialist is a doctor with specialist qualifications in the comprehensive assessment and management of acute, chronic, and cancer pain. Their approach is multidisciplinary and holistic, recognising that pain is complex. The specialist utilises evidence-based strategies to restore balance, combining procedural interventions (such as nerve blocks, joint injections, radiofrequency ablation, and neuromodulation) with expert medication management, psychological support, and coordinated physical rehabilitation. The specialist acts as a consultant to provide a clear pathway for complex pain conditions, moving the patient beyond symptomatic relief toward long-term function and recovery.