The Melbourne Pain Specialists

Melbourne Pain Specialists is a specialist pain management practice dedicated to the assessment and treatment of complex pain conditions.


Our practice is led by Dr O’Conghaile and Dr Rajiv Chawla, who provide coordinated, patient-centred, evidence-based care. Together, we draw on expertise in interventional and multidisciplinary pain management to develop tailored treatment plans for each individual.

Our Clinical Focus

In addition, we manage a range of complex pain conditions, including:

Post-surgical pain syndromes 

Chronic pain conditions requiring advanced interventional management

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) 

Neuropathic (nerve-related) pain 

Our Team

Melbourne Pain Specialists is a collaborative practice that works closely with referring general practitioners, specialist colleagues, physiotherapists, and other allied health professionals to deliver coordinated, high-quality care for a range of complex pain conditions.

Dr Stiofan O'Conghaile

Dr Stiofan O’Conghaile


Dr Stiofan O Conghaile is a dual-qualified Anaesthetist and Pain Specialist Physician. He graduated from University College Dublin in Ireland before undertaking vocational training. Stiofan holds private hospital appointments at Warringal Private Hospital, Epworth Richmond Hospital, Epworth Freemasons Hospital and The Avenue Hospital.


Stiofan is a member of the International Association for the Study of Pain and the Neuromodulation Society of Australia and New Zealand. Read more ...

Dr Stiofan O'Conghaile

Dr Rajiv Chawla


Dr Rajiv Chawla is a Pain Specialist. He completed his specialist training in the UK and achieved a dual anaesthetic fellowship from London and Dublin. He undertook comprehensive Pain training at the prestigious Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery in Liverpool, obtaining the Fellowship of the Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Royal College of Anaesthetists, London, UK. Read more ...


He is a compassionate pain specialist with a wide range of clinical expertise and specialist experience.

OUR APPROACH

We take a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to pain management, focusing on accurate diagnosis, targeted interventions, and long-term functional improvement. Our goal is not only to reduce pain, but to improve quality of life and restore meaningful activity.


After an initial consultation, Dr O'Conghaile will clearly outline your treatment options and the risks associated with each option.

He is passionate about providing high-quality patient care and uses a compassionate, multidisciplinary approach to achieve it.


Stiofan believes that each patient deserves a tailor-made treatment plan.

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