Patients and referring doctors in Blacktown and Western Sydney can access specialist pain medicine consultations locally with Dr James Forbes, an experienced Pain Medicine Specialist and Anaesthetist consulting from Kildare Road Medical Centre (KRMC).

Dr Forbes provides evidence-based assessment and management for a wide range of acute and chronic pain conditions, with a particular focus on complex and persistent pain. He combines advanced interventional pain techniques with a multidisciplinary and patient-centred approach to care.

For many patients living with chronic pain, symptoms can affect not only physical health, but also mobility, sleep, mood, work, relationships, and overall quality of life. Dr Forbes works closely with patients, referring GPs, allied health providers, surgeons, and rehabilitation teams to help develop practical and individualised pain management strategies.

Book with a GP consulting at KRMC here in order to organise your referral.

To learn more about other Specialists consulting at KRMC click here. 

Contact our reception team if you have any questions about organizing an appointment with Dr Forbes.

Experienced Pain Medicine Specialist Serving Blacktown & Western Sydney

Dr James Forbes completed his medical degree at the University of Bristol before relocating to Australia, where he undertook advanced specialist training in both Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine. He holds dual fellowships with the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists and the Faculty of Pain Medicine (FANZCA, FFPMANZCA).

His dual training in Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine provides a strong foundation in procedural pain management, perioperative care, and the treatment of complex pain conditions.

Dr Forbes has worked extensively across hospital and specialist pain settings and continues to maintain practice in both specialties. He currently consults across multiple Sydney locations and provides specialist pain medicine consultations from Kildare Road Medical Centre in Blacktown.

What Does a Pain Specialist Do?

A pain specialist is a medical specialist with advanced training in the assessment and management of persistent, complex, and difficult-to-treat pain conditions.

Pain medicine focuses on identifying contributing biological, neurological, musculoskeletal, and psychosocial factors that may be impacting a patient’s symptoms and functioning.

Patients are commonly referred to a pain specialist for conditions including:

• Chronic back and neck pain
• Neuropathic pain
• Sciatica
• Persistent post-surgical pain
• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
• Musculoskeletal pain
• Nerve-related pain conditions
• Cancer-related pain
• Pain impacting mobility or daily function

Dr Forbes understands that chronic pain management often requires a multidisciplinary approach involving medical treatment, rehabilitation, psychological support, lifestyle strategies, and procedural interventions where appropriate.

Interventional Pain Management

Dr Forbes has particular expertise in interventional pain medicine and is fully endorsed by the Faculty of Pain Medicine to perform advanced pain procedures.

Depending on the patient’s condition and clinical assessment, treatment options may include:

• Nerve blocks
• Radiofrequency neurotomy
• Pulsed radiofrequency treatment
• Epidural injections
• Neuromodulation therapies
• Spinal cord stimulation
• Peripheral nerve stimulation

These procedures may help reduce pain, improve function, and support rehabilitation for selected patients.

Not all patients are suitable candidates for interventional procedures, and treatment recommendations are always based on individual clinical circumstances and evidence-based assessment.

Neuropathic Pain & Complex Pain Conditions

Dr Forbes has a strong clinical interest in neuropathic pain and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).

Neuropathic pain occurs when there is injury or dysfunction involving the nervous system and may present as burning pain, shooting pain, hypersensitivity, tingling, or altered sensation.

Complex pain conditions can be challenging to manage and often require careful assessment and coordinated long-term treatment planning.

Dr Forbes works collaboratively with patients and their healthcare teams to help optimise symptom management, improve quality of life, and support functional recovery wherever possible.

Chronic Back & Musculoskeletal Pain

Persistent musculoskeletal and spinal pain are among the most common reasons patients are referred for specialist pain medicine review.

Dr Forbes regularly assesses patients experiencing:

• Chronic lower back pain
• Neck pain
• Persistent post-injury pain
• Joint-related pain
• Pain limiting work or physical activity
• Ongoing pain following surgery

Management plans are tailored to the individual patient and may involve medication review, rehabilitation strategies, procedural interventions, and coordination with physiotherapists, surgeons, psychologists, or rehabilitation providers where appropriate.

Multidisciplinary & Patient-Centred Care

Dr Forbes believes effective pain management involves more than simply treating symptoms alone.

His approach considers the broader impact pain may have on a patient’s physical health, emotional wellbeing, mobility, independence, sleep, work, and social functioning.

He places strong emphasis on communication, education, and collaborative decision-making so patients can better understand their condition and available treatment options.

Supporting Referring GPs & Healthcare Providers

Dr Forbes values close collaboration with referring doctors and allied health providers throughout Western Sydney.

He recognises the important role GPs play in coordinating ongoing patient care and aims to provide timely communication, clear recommendations, and practical management plans following specialist review.

Referrals are welcomed for both procedural assessment and broader chronic pain management support.

Convenient Pain Specialist Consultations in Blacktown

By consulting from Kildare Road Medical Centre, Dr Forbes provides local access to specialist pain medicine services for patients across Blacktown and Western Sydney.

KRMC is conveniently located near Westpoint Shopping Centre and Blacktown Train Station, with nearby parking options available.

The practice also provides access to independent GPs, allied health, pathology, and multidisciplinary healthcare services within the one location.

Referrals & Appointments

Dr James Forbes consults by referral only.

Referrals can be arranged through a patient’s usual GP or through a GP providing services from Kildare Road Medical Centre.

To organise an appointment with Dr James Forbes, please contact Kildare Road Medical Centre reception.

Book with a GP consulting at KRMC here in order to organise your referral.

To learn more about other Specialists consulting at KRMC click here. 

Contact our reception team if you have any questions about organizing an appointment with Dr Forbes.