About Us
Leaders in Pain Medicine and Chronic Pain Management in Melbourne
At Metro Pain Group, we believe that no one should have to live with untreated or unexplained pain. For over 30 years, our clinic has been at the forefront of chronic pain treatment in Melbourne, combining clinical expertise, advanced technology, and compassionate care to help patients regain their quality of life.
Since our beginnings as the Metropolitan Spinal Clinic in 1985, we have treated more than 84,000 patients across Australia. Today, Metro Pain Group is recognised as a centre of excellence for interventional pain management, trusted by patients, GPs, and specialists alike.
Our Expertise in Chronic Pain Management
Our team of highly trained pain physicians and allied health professionals specialise in treating:
Back pain and sciatica
Neck pain and headaches
Arthritis and joint pain
Nerve pain and fibromyalgia
Pelvic and abdominal pain
We offer a wide range of evidence-based pain treatments including cortisone injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, PRP therapy, and spinal cord stimulation. Every treatment plan is personalised, ensuring the right balance of medical intervention, rehabilitation, and long-term support.
Meet Dr Paul Verrills – Clinical Director
Dr Paul Verrills (MBBS, FAFRM, FFPMANZCA, FIPP) is an internationally recognised pain specialist in Melbourne and the Clinical Director of Metro Pain Group.
Experience: Over 20 years as an interventional pain physician
Expertise: Specialises in spinal procedures, neuromodulation, and regenerative therapies
Authority: Principal investigator in multiple international clinical trials
Trust: Regularly presents at global medical conferences and publishes in peer-reviewed journals
Dr Verrills is passionate about advancing pain medicine and improving outcomes for patients who live with chronic and complex pain.
Why Patients Choose Metro Pain Group
Experience that matters: Over three decades of care and 84,000+ patients treated
Evidence-based treatments: Every approach grounded in the latest pain medicine research
Multidisciplinary team: Pain physicians, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals working together
Convenient Melbourne location: Based at Monash House Private Hospital in Clayton, serving patients across Melbourne’s South East
Compassionate care: We listen, we believe you, and we’re committed to helping you achieve lasting pain relief
Our Mission
Our mission is simple:
To reduce pain and restore function so our patients can get back to doing the things they love.
We pursue this through:
Clinical excellence in every procedure we perform
Ongoing investment in research and education
Empathy, compassion, and personalised care
Trusted Pain Specialists in Melbourne
At Metro Pain Group, we’re proud to be recognised as one of Melbourne and Brisbane’s most trusted pain clinics. Our reputation is built on decades of results, innovation in pain medicine, and a genuine commitment to patient outcomes.
If you’re searching for a pain specialist in Melbourne or Brisbane, or need help with back pain, sciatica, arthritis, or nerve pain, you can trust Metro Pain Group to provide world-leading care, right here in Australia.