ABOUT US
Brisbane Pain Specialists provides expert, evidence-based care for complex pain conditions, combining advanced interventional techniques, modern diagnostic tools, and a personalised whole-patient approach.
Led by Dr Sami Ahmad, the clinic provides evidence-based, patient-centred care for people experiencing persistent pain conditions. Our focus is to help patients better understand the cause of their pain and to develop personalised treatment plans that improve comfort, function, and quality of life.
At Brisbane Pain Specialists, care is tailored to each individual. Dr Ahmad utilises both interventional and non-interventional pain management strategies, supported by modern diagnostic techniques such as Point-of-Care Ultrasound, to help accurately identify pain sources and guide treatment where appropriate.
The goal at Brisbane Pain Specialists is simple: to provide thoughtful, expert care that helps patients better understand their pain and move forward with improved comfort, function, and quality of life.



Dr Sami Ahmad
Specialist Pain Medicine Physician
FFPMANZCA | FRACGP | FIPP | EDPM
Dr Ahmad completed his Fellowship in Pain Medicine at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane. He holds:
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Fellowship of the Faculty of Pain Medicine, Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FFPMANZCA)
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Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP)
In 2019, Dr Ahmad was awarded the Ulf Lindblom Prize for achieving the highest mark in the European Diploma in Pain Medicine (EDPM), conducted by the European Pain Federation (EFIC). He is also a Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP) through the World Institute of Pain, reflecting his expertise in advanced interventional pain management techniques.
Dr Ahmad is proficient in both interventional and non-interventional pain management approaches and utilises diagnostic tools such as Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) where clinically appropriate.
His clinical interests include:
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Lower back pain
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Neck pain
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Joint pain
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Musculoskeletal pain
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Osteoarthritis
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Chronic pain conditions
Dr Ahmad is also a Senior Lecturer at The University of Queensland and is actively involved in medical education and training.


Contact Us
Address
33 North Street.
Level 1, Suite 294
Spring Hill 4000
Contact
07 3180 1060
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri
8:00 am – 8:00 pm