Dr Thomas Chalk is a pain medicine physician, specialist anaesthetist, and musculoskeletal physiotherapist.
Dr Chalk brings a unique blend of expertise as a dual-trained specialist anaesthetist and specialist pain medicine physician, with foundational qualifications as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist and training in exercise science.
His approach emphasises long-term pain management through exercise, providing patients with sustainable solutions.
Dr Chalk offers a wide range of diagnostic and interventional pain management options, including radiofrequency ablations and neuromodulation treatments for spinal pain, post-surgical pain, neuropathic pain, complex regional pain syndrome, and musculoskeletal issues such as hip, knee and shoulder pain.
His comprehensive care model integrates multidisciplinary expertise to deliver holistic patient care.
Collaborating with a skilled team of physiotherapists, psychologists and dietitians, Dr Chalk strives to achieve the best possible outcomes for each patient.
As an anaesthetist, Dr Chalk works closely with patients to explore tailored sedation and anaesthesia options, ensuring comfort and safety throughout any interventional procedures.
He welcomes Workcover, DVA, third-party, self-funded, and privately insured patients.
Dr Chalk consults at Managing Pain Clinic. He offers interventional procedures at Gold Coast Private Hospital, John Flynn Private Hospital, and Tweed Day Surgery.
Qualifications and Memberships
- Fellow of the Faculty of Pain Medicine (FFPMANZCA)
- Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA)