Dr Nofil Mulla is a Consultant in Pain Management and Clinical Lead for Integrated Pain Services at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital and Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. He also holds regular private clinics at Three Shires Hospital in Northampton and The Manor Hospital in Bedford.

Dr Mulla has trained at internationally recognised centres of excellence and completed an advanced pain fellowship at Guy’s and St Thomas’ University Hospital, affiliated with King’s College London School of Medicine. He has previously worked as a Consultant at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, and St George’s University Hospital. His experience in General Medicine further complements his expertise in the assessment and management of complex pain conditions.

Clinical approach and patient care

Chronic pain can have a significant impact on daily activities, physical health, emotional wellbeing, and quality of life. Dr Mulla takes a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to pain management, using a bio-psycho-social model of care that considers the physical, psychological, and social aspects of pain.

His aim is to help patients improve function, manage symptoms effectively, and maintain independence. He is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care and works closely with patients to develop treatment plans tailored to their individual needs.

Dr Mulla consults with more than 1,000 patients each year and has extensive experience in managing both common and complex pain conditions.

Treatments and pain management procedures

Following a comprehensive assessment and clinical examination, Dr Mulla develops an individualised treatment plan designed around each patient's diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment goals.

He offers medication management and a broad range of pain management procedures, including:

• Lumbar epidural injections
• Cervical epidural injections
• Facet joint injections
• Medial branch blocks
• Sacroiliac joint injections
• Hip injections
• Knee injections
• Nerve root blocks
• Trigger point injections
• Occipital nerve blocks
• Other specialist injection therapies

Dr Mulla also has expertise in:

• Ultrasound-guided pain procedures
• Peripheral nerve stimulation
• Radiofrequency denervation (ablation)

Many of these treatments are available for patients where surgery may not be necessary, suitable, or preferred.

Leadership, teaching and research

Alongside his clinical practice, Dr Mulla is actively involved in education, research, and service development. He regularly presents scientific papers and lectures at national and international meetings and contributes to medical journals and textbooks.

He is also the Royal College Tutor for pain education and supervision within the region and is a regular speaker at clinical governance meetings and local commissioning groups.

As Clinical Lead for the Integrated Pain Service at Luton and Dunstable Hospital, he oversees service delivery, quality assurance, clinical audit, research activity, and ongoing service development.

Appointments

Dr Mulla sees private patients at:

Three Shires Hospital, Northampton
Telephone: 01604 805651

The Manor Hospital, Bedford
Telephone: 01234 814766

Patients can contact the hospitals directly to arrange an appointment.

Why patients choose Dr Mulla

Patients benefit from Dr Mulla’s extensive experience in pain management, his holistic and multidisciplinary approach to care, and his expertise in both medical and interventional pain treatments. His focus on personalised treatment plans and functional recovery helps patients manage pain effectively, improve mobility, and enhance their overall quality of life.

Dr Mulla has specialist expertise in the assessment and management of a wide range of acute and chronic pain conditions, with particular interests in:

• Musculoskeletal pain management
• Interventional pain management
• Chronic pelvic pain management
• Cancer pain management
• Post-surgical pain management
• Neck and back pain
• Arthritic conditions
• Joint pain
• Migraines

He has extensive experience in developing personalised treatment plans for patients with complex and persistent pain. His approach combines detailed assessment, evidence-based medical management, and advanced interventional techniques where appropriate, with the aim of improving function, mobility, and quality of life.

Research Interests

• Neuropathic pain, post-surgical pain

Consultant in Pain Management and Clinical Lead for Integrated Pain Services at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital and Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

• Pain Faculty, Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCOA)
• General Medical Council (GMC)
• World Institute of Pain, International Association for Study of Pain (IASP)
• European Society of Regional Anaesthesia (ESRA)
• British Pain Society (BPS)