About FPMX
At our pain clinic,
there’s no such thing as ‘one-size-fits-all’
There are many causes of pain and many different ways of fighting it. Some of our patients are helped with medications, others with injections and still others with advanced interventional techniques. Most people suffering with pain also benefit from a dose of good old-fashioned understanding.
There may not be a quick or obvious solution to the distress your pain is causing you. Although we help many people, it’s important to find pain relief strategies that work for you, so you can start to get your life back.
Our Team
Dr Taverner is a highly qualified pain specialist with over 25 years’ experience. He’s an approachable, caring and compassionate man who’s lived and worked on the Mornington Peninsula for most of his life.
He is supported by newly appointed Pain Fellows, a Nurse Practitioner and an extensive medical and allied health network. The result is shorter appointment times, faster pain relief and a broader range of options.
Pain control is a rapidly evolving field
Frankston Pain Management has been established for over 20 years. The way we fight pain is constantly advancing as scientific research reveals new and more effective methods of pain management.
Many factors can affect your perception of pain — things such as whether you’re sleeping OK, the stress you’re under, the amount of social support you’re getting, your capacity for exercise, your job, your state of mind — and the things you’ve already tried.
At our clinic you’ll have a team of professionals working to help you.
Our Mission
- To provide the highest standards of comprehensive pain management of patients that maximises function, while minimising pain and suffering.
- To promote health and reduce pain related disabilities in patients with chronic pain.
- To provide cost effective and efficient utilisation of chronic pain management services and resources.
- To increase knowledge and understanding of chronic pain through research and education.
Inpatient Treatment
Beleura Private Hospital
925 Nepean Hwy
Mornington VIC 3931
Frankston Private
24-28 Frankston Flinders Rd
Frankston VIC 3199
Peninsula Private Hospital
525 McClelland Dr
Frankston VIC 3199
St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation
255-265 Cranbourne Rd
Frankston VIC 3199
The Bays Hospital
4 Vale St
Mornington VIC 3931
Frankston Hospital
2 Hastings Road
Frankston VIC 3199
Our Team
A caring and understanding doctor
Dr Taverner helps people who are looking for an effective, practical and cost-effective solution to acute and chronic pain.
The best solution for you may require a holistic approach, and after understanding what’s causing your pain, Dr Taverner makes a point of clearly explaining all of your options for managing it. He’ll continue to monitor and adjust your treatments as you progress.
If you’re in pain, you deserve effective treatment as soon as possible and for this reason Dr Taverner aims to see new patients within two weeks.
A visiting pain specialist
Dr Taverner is a visiting pain specialist at Beleura Private Hospital, Frankston Private, Peninsula Private Hospital, The Bays Hospital, St John of God Frankston and Frankston Hospital.
A dedicated researcher
Dr Taverner is the lead author of a number of peer-reviewed, published original research projects. He’s trained, lectured and demonstrated a range of pain management techniques both in Australia and overseas.
He ‘s married and has two sons. His interests are skiing, walking and good food.
Qualifications
- Fellow Interventional Pain Practice, World Institute of Pain
- Fellow, Faculty of Pain Medicine Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthesia
- Graduate Diploma Pain Management, Sydney University
- Fellow, Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
- Fellow, Royal College of Anaesthetists
- MBBS, Monash University
You, The Patient
At Frankston Pain Management, you, the patient, are an integral part of the team. We aim to empower you with knowledge and skills. Learn how physical activity, good mental health and positive lifestyle choices can give you the edge over your pain.
Helping you to help yourself is something we strongly believe in. Please see our sections on:
Helping Yourself
Physical Activity
Mental Health
If you’ve had enough of trying to fight pain on your own, let us help. For all appointments and enquiries contact us on:
[email protected]
Mon to Fri - 9am to 5pm
