Dr Arul James
Dr Arul James is a Consultant in Chronic Pain Medicine and Anaesthetics, specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of complex and persistent pain. He sees private patients at The Vesey in Sutton Coldfield. He is Clinical Lead for Chronic Pain Medicine at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust. His practice covers persistent back and neck pain, joint pain and osteoarthritis, nerve pain, headache and fibromyalgia, alongside interventional pain procedures. He holds MBBS and MD, is a Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (FRCA), and holds the Fellowship of the Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (FFPMRCA).
Qualifications
MBBS, MD, FRCA, FFPMRCA
Areas of Expertise
What Dr Arul James sees
- Ultrasound guided injections for chronic pain
- Shoulder pain
- Knee pain
- Occipital headache
- Hip pain
- Ankle pain
- Abdominal pain
- Local anaesthetic infusion
- Medical Cannabis Service for pain management
What to expect
Your appointment starts with a conversation — your symptoms, your history, and what matters to you about sorting it out. Bring a list of any medication you take, and any recent test results or letters from other clinicians if you have them.
You will leave knowing what Arul thinks is going on, what — if anything — needs investigating, and what happens next. If you need tests, imaging or a follow-up, we will arrange it before you leave, and write to your GP if you would like us to.
Booking and referrals
You can book online, and you do not need a GP referral for a self-pay appointment. If you are using private medical insurance, your insurer will usually ask for a referral first — see how insurance works at The Vesey. Fees for every service are on our price list, and consultant fees are set out on our consultant fees page.
Frequently asked questions
What does Dr Arul James specialise in?
Dr Arul James is a Consultant Pain Medicine at The Vesey in Sutton Coldfield, seeing patients for ultrasound guided injections for chronic pain, shoulder pain, knee pain and more.
Do I need a GP referral?
Not for a self-pay appointment. If you are claiming on private medical insurance, your insurer will usually require one — check with them before you book.
When does Dr Arul James run clinics?
Clinics run tuesday mornings. Availability is shown when you book.
Is Dr Arul James registered?
Yes — Dr Arul James is registered with the GMC (GMC 7462328). You can check any UK clinician's registration on their regulator's public register.