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Dr Serge Nikolic

MD FRCA FFPMRCA

Pain Management Specialist

34 years of experience

London, SE1 2PR

(+8 more)

29 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Ahmed-Ramadan Sadek, Professor Francis Chinegwundoh MBE and 16 other professionals

4.92

/5

(425 reviews)

34 years of experience

London, SE1 2PR

(+8 more)

29 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Ahmed-Ramadan Sadek, Professor Francis Chinegwundoh MBE and 16 other professionals

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Back Pain
156
10
Nerve Pain
102
10
Chronic Pain
94
10

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About Dr Serge Nikolic

Dr Nikolic has graduated medicine in 1992 and has been working as a Consultant in Pain Medicine since 2006. He works both privately and on the NHS at St Bartholomew's and the Royal London Hospitals.

He covers a wide range of interests, including spintal pain management, myofascial pain syndromes, neuromodulation/spinal cord stimulation, complex regional pain syndromes, headaches and neuropathic pain.

Dr Nikolic provides treatments that are tailored for every patient and rely on a holistic approach including interventional pain management, analgesia optimisation and comprehensive rehabilitation and psychological support when appropriate. He is currently working closely with a team of specialists who are experts in their fields (physiotherapists, osteopaths, vocational rehabilitation specialists/occupational therapists and clinical psychologists).

Dr Nikolic believes that it is highly important to provide a service of the highest clinical standard that is firmly founded on the principles of evidence-based medicine. He is regularly involved in teaching and research in order to keep his professional knowledge and skills up to date.


Subspecialties

  • Neuromodulation
  • Spinal Medicine

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
(624)
Skill Endorsements
(175)

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Back Pain
156
10
Nerve Pain
102
10
Chronic Pain
94
10
Spinal Injections for Pain
88
15
Radiofrequency Denervations and Pulsed Radiofrequency to Nerves
53
9
Facet Joint Injection
35
8
Nerve Root Injection
16
13
Neck Pain Injections/Interventions
14
10
Spinal Cord Stimulation
12
10
Neck Pain
9
10
Neuropathic Pain
6
11
Neuromodulation
3
13
Spinal Pain
4
11
Pain Medicine
4
11
Chronic Neck Pain
7
6
Caudal Epidural Injection
2
7
Acute Pain
6
1
Fibromyalgia
1
5
Opioid Management
4
Alternative Pain Management
3
1
Lower Back Pain
4
Pain Management
2
1
Video Consultation
2
Lumbar Back Surgery
1
Inguinal Hernia
1
Coccydynia (Coccyx Pain)
1
Ketamine and Lidocaine Infusions
Medicolegal

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4768177


Qualifications

  • MD (1992) - University of Belgrade
  • FRCA 2001 - The Royal College of Anaesthetists, UK
  • FFPMRCA - Faculty of Pain Medicine, the Royal College of Anaesthetists, UK
  • British Medical Association
  • British Pain Society
  • International Neuromodulation Society
  • GMC

Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • General and Medical
  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • Saga Health Insurance
  • The Exeter
  • Cigna
  • Bupa
  • Freedom Health Insurance
  • WPA
  • Healix Health Services
  • AXA Health
  • Vitality
  • Aviva Health
  • Allianz Worldwide Care

Fees

  • New appointment

    £275
  • Follow-up appointment

    £195
*May vary on location

Locations

HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital

27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR

4.82(5131 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
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Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
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HCA UK at The Shard

St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS

4.81(4694 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Paid Parking
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The London Independent Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

1 Beaumont Square Stepney Green, London, United Kingdom, E1 4NL

4.76(950 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Fortius Clinic City

75 King William Street, London, United Kingdom, EC4N 7BE

4.87(137 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Paid Parking
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Fortius Clinic London

64-66 Wigmore St, London, United Kingdom, W1U 2SB

4.86(122 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Paid Parking
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Fortius Clinic Marylebone

17 Fitzhardinge Street, London, United Kingdom, W1H 6EQ

4.95(115 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Paid Parking
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Fortius Clinic Wimbledon

22 Worple Road, Wimbledon, United Kingdom, SW19 4DD

4.96(45 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Paid Parking
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Fortius Clinic Surgical Centre

Fortius Clinic 20 Bentinck Street, London, United Kingdom, W1U 2EU

5.00(16 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
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Dr Serge Nikolic

29 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Video consultation

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Back Pain
156
10
Nerve Pain
102
10
Chronic Pain
94
10

Contact

Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Dr Serge Nikolic interacts with patients as a professional, clear specialist. He provides precise diagnoses and practical treatment plans. These involve procedures such as spinal injections, radiofrequency denervation, and spinal cord stimulation for sciatica, disc issues, and chronic back and leg pain. Some patients describe his communication style as direct; others value his frankness and detailed explanation of procedures and outcomes. His expertise addresses patient concerns, bringing notable pain relief and better quality of life for many musculoskeletal and neuropathic conditions.

5
verified patient
05 May 2026

A thorough and frank discussion, with a clear path forward.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
05 May 2026

I cannot recommend Dr. Nikolic highly enough for his clinical precision and consummate professionalism. Dealing with a complex C5/6 disc injury for the last three months, I found his approach to be incredibly refreshing and reassuring. Unlike many consultants, Dr. Nikolic is deeply data-oriented; he prioritizes objective baselines and structured feedback—often requiring concise, numerical, or short-worded responses—to ensure his assessments are as clinical and accurate as possible. While this may seem less "friendly," that is not at all the case. It allows him to clearly, clinically, and objectively measure progress which he deeply cares about. What stands out most about working with Dr. Nikolic is his integrity regarding intervention. He possesses a clear desire to avoid unnecessary procedures (a rarity, in my experience) only recommending treatment when the data and physical progress (or lack thereof) make it a mechanical necessity. His instructions are clear, his logic is transparent, and he treats the patient as a partner in a high-stakes recovery process. If you are looking for a spinal pain management specialist who values objective truth over ad-hoc narration, Dr. Nikolic is the gold standard. I thoroughly recommend him.

5
verified patient
29 Apr 2026

Always a reassuring pleasure to be in contact with Dr. Nikolic.

5
verified patient
22 Apr 2026

Having suffered with severe back pain for 8 years it was good to be referred to Dr Nikolic and understand the potential root of the back pain. After a short consultation to discuss the problem and options available the agreed procedure was smooth and the recovery has been better than I could have hoped.

4.67
verified patient
06 Apr 2026

Dr Nikolic is a very sincere doctor who fully explains any procedures that are planned and expected outcomes, making sure you are always aware that sometimes there is no magic cure for some things you are going through and pain management therapy is also a part of his care to help you manage and learn how to live with any underlying health conditions you may have that also cause pain. I have had several procedures under his care and always felt fully informed and looked after by him and his team.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
02 Apr 2026

Dr Nikolic was super helpful in my recent visit. I'm really pleased with the service I have been provided.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
01 Apr 2026

Dr Nikolic was so kind with the most excellent bedside manner and really took his time to explain everything you needed to know whilst carefully listening to everything I had to say. I would highly recommend him.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
31 Mar 2026

Dr Nikolic was focused, wants to resolve issues in a practical and efficient manner. He is very clear

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
26 Mar 2026

A consultant understanding of the issues and wanting to do his best for the patient.

5
verified patient
25 Mar 2026

Dr Nicolic inspires confidence. He is clearly interested in his patients and listens carefully. A very fine professional

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Skill Endorsements

I would highly recommend Dr Serge Nikolic, an outstanding Consultant in Pain Medicine and Neuromodulation with extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of complex pain conditions. Dr Nikolic combines deep clinical expertise with a thoughtful, evidence-based approach. He is particularly skilled in interventional pain management, spinal cord stimulation and neuromodulation, musculoskeletal and spinal pain, neuropathic pain, and chronic pain syndromes. His communication is clear and reassuring, and patients consistently feel supported and well-informed throughout their care.

16 Jan 2026
Endorsed for
Neuromodulation
Pain Medicine
Pain Management

Mr Ahmed-Ramadan Sadek

Mr Ahmed-Ramadan Sadek

Neurosurgeon
I have referred patients to them

A skilled and compassionate practitioner

12 Nov 2025
Endorsed for
Spinal Injections for Pain
Nerve Root Injection

Professor Francis Chinegwundoh MBE

Professor Francis Chinegwundoh MBE

Urologist
Is a colleague

Excellent pain physician with extensive knowledge in managing most complex pain cases. Highly recommend

18 Feb 2025
Endorsed for
Spinal Injections for Pain
Nerve Root Injection
Neuromodulation

Mr Gordan Grahovac

Mr Gordan Grahovac

Neurosurgeon
Is a colleague

Dr. Nikolic has transformed the lives of countless patients dealing with chronic pain. He takes the time to understand each patient’s unique needs and develops personalized treatment plans that blend innovative pain management techniques with holistic care.

07 Nov 2024
Endorsed for
Spinal Injections for Pain
Nerve Root Injection

Mr Panagiotis Liantis

Mr Panagiotis Liantis

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Dr Serge Nikolic's reviews like?

Dr Serge Nikolic's overall patient rating is 4.92 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 418 reviews.

What languages does Dr Serge Nikolic speak?

Dr Serge Nikolic speaks English

Where is Dr Serge Nikolic located?

Dr Serge Nikolic primarily practices at HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital, located at 27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
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Does Dr Serge Nikolic accept new patients?

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