Northern Pain Centre, St Leonards
Day | Time |
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Sunday | Closed |
Monday | 8:30am – 5pm |
Tuesday | 8:30am – 5pm |
Wednesday | 8:30am – 5pm |
Thursday | 8:30am – 5pm |
Friday | 8:30am – 5pm |
Saturday | Closed |
Consultation Fee
Not specified
Anaesthetist, Pain Medicine Specialist
5
Pain management consultations
Trigger point injections
Nerve blocks
Epidural steroid injections
Dr Claudia Higgs is an Anaesthetist and Pain Medicine Specialist. Degree: not specified. Years of experience: not specified. Workplace: Northern Pain Centre, St Leonards, located at North Shore Private Hospital, Suite 6, Level 4, Westbourne Street, St Leonards NSW 2065. She offers care in the Northern Sydney area and serves patients from nearby suburbs.
Dr Higgs focuses on pain relief and anesthesia for a better quality of life. Her clinic provides pain management consultations to discuss pain causes and treatment options. She uses targeted procedures to help pain stay under control. These include trigger point injections to reduce specific muscle pain, nerve blocks to interrupt pain signals, and epidural steroid injections for nerve or back pain.
The Northern Pain Centre works with patients in and around St Leonards and the North Shore. You can reach the clinic by calling 0294396456. The team offers flexible payment options, including cash, EFTPOS, Mastercard, Visa, payment plans, and pensioner discounts, to support different budgets.
Dr Higgs believes in clear, easy-to-understand information. She explains treatment options in simple terms so patients can make informed choices. Her approach is careful and kind, aiming to reduce pain while keeping safety first. She coordinates with other health professionals when needed, making sure care is coordinated and smooth for the patient.
Patients meet Dr Higgs in a quiet, professional setting at North Shore Private Hospital. The clinic emphasizes listening to patient needs and designing a plan that fits each person’s life. Ongoing learning is important in her practice. She keeps up with new pain management techniques and anesthesia methods to improve outcomes. The team works closely with nurses and other specialists to support recovery and comfort.
Patients trust Dr Higgs for reliable, experienced care. Her reputation comes from helping people manage difficult pain and from thoughtful, respectful patient interactions. For people living in Sydney’s north, including St Leonards and surrounding suburbs, Dr Higgs brings expertise, care, and a focus on getting you back to everyday life with less pain.
After months in constant pain, Dr Higgs at North Shore Private Hospital helped me with a targeted nerve block. The relief was noticeable within days and I finally slept through the night. Very professional and friendly, I felt in safe hands here in St Leonards.
I saw Dr Higgs for a series of trigger point injections and was impressed by her calm manner and clear explanations. The team at Suite 6 on Westbourne Street made the whole process smooth, and the pain relief has been lasting. Highly recommend.
Being referred to Dr Higgs for epidural steroid injections was the best decision. The consult was thorough and she answered every question. The pain has improved noticeably and I appreciated her practical approach.
Great experience at North Shore Private Hospital. Dr Higgs explained all options for pain management and the procedures were quick with minimal discomfort. Felt listened to and cared for from start to finish.
Finally found some relief after years of back and neck pain. Dr Higgs is highly skilled at nerve blocks and epidurals, and she took the time to tailor a plan for me. St Leonards feels lucky to have her.
Relief came faster than I expected. Dr Higgs explained the injections in plain terms and checked in after the procedure. The team at Westbourne Street clinic were wonderful to deal with.
Grateful for Dr Higgs and the care I received. The pain management strategy, including trigger point injections, has significantly reduced my daily pain. I’d recommend her to friends and family in Sydney.