Locations: Harley Street, London

Educational Background:

BSc (Hons) in Immunology: University of Edinburgh
MBChB: University of Edinburgh
MRCP: Member of the Royal College of Physicians
FRCA: Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists
FFPMRCA: Fellow of the Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (with Distinction)

Dr Lorraine Harrington is a highly experienced Consultant in Pain Medicine with a broad range of specialist interests. She provides expert care for patients suffering from various types of pain, including musculoskeletal, neuropathic, and spinal pain. Dr Harrington also specialises in treating widespread pain conditions such as fibromyalgia, as well as more complex pain syndromes, including vulvar pain, endometriosis, and chronic pelvic pain.

Dr Harrington graduated from the prestigious University of Edinburgh with honours in Immunology and went on to complete her MBChB. She holds numerous post-graduate qualifications from the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Anaesthetists. She also completed a seven-year training programme, including a Pain Fellowship at NHS Lothian.

Dr Harrington serves as the Clinical Lead for Pain Medicine at NHS Lothian, where she manages pain services at The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and surrounding hospitals. She is also the Clinical Lead for the ‘Excellence in Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Care and Treatment’ (EXPPECT) Clinic, one of the few specialist pelvic pain clinics in the UK. In addition, she has been instrumental in establishing an opioid support and review clinic.

Research, Publications & Presentations:

Dr Harrington has conducted a wide range of research in her specialist areas, contributing to internationally recognised journals and textbooks. She was invited to guest edit the Chronic Pain chapter of the Smith & Aitkenhead Textbook of Anaesthesia. As a Principal Investigator, she has led several international multi-centre drug trials and is a frequent speaker at international conferences on pain medicine and gynaecology.

Principal Investigator for international multi-centre drug trials
Guest editor of the Chronic Pain chapter in Smith & Aitkenhead Textbook of Anaesthesia
Invited speaker at international pain and gynaecology conferences
Prizes & Awards:

Dr Harrington has been recognised for her excellence in clinical practice and research. She has received multiple awards, including:

Royal College of Anaesthetists FFPMRCA Distinction Award
Nick Gordon Medal (Runner-Up) for her I.V. Fluid Prescription Audit
Poster Presentation Award at GAT, Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland
Two distinctions from the University of Edinburgh
Dr Harrington’s work in pain medicine is recognised internationally, and she continues to advance her knowledge and expertise through ongoing research and education.

Accreditations: FRCA, FFPMRCA (with Distinction)

Languages: English

Insurance Accepted: WPA,CIGNA, AXA, AVIVA