Pain Practitioner & Anaesthetist
Dr Benedict Sithole
Dr Sithole practises at Painless Clinic in Tzaneen and brings an interdisciplinary approach to acute and chronic pain management, working closely with allied healthcare professionals.
- Acute and chronic pain management
- Cancer pain and palliative care
- Headaches, including migraines
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Dr Benedict Sithole is a pain practitioner and anaesthetist practising at Painless Clinic in Tzaneen. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Pretoria and attained his Diploma in Anaesthesia. His experience sparked a passion for pain management, leading him to complete a Diploma in Interdisciplinary Pain Management at the University of Cape Town.
His focus includes nociplastic, nociceptive and neuropathic pain in both acute and chronic conditions. He also has a particular interest in cancer pain at any stage, including palliative care, and in treating headaches, including migraines.
Dr Sithole takes a holistic approach that considers the psychological, social and biological aspects of pain and general health. His treatment approach centres on interdisciplinary collaboration with psychologists, physiotherapists, dietitians and occupational therapists.