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Meet our specialists

Our specialists cover acute and chronic pain, spinal surgery and spinal medicine, neurological rehabilitation and trauma psychiatry. Every treatment and prescribing decision is based on an individual clinical assessment.

Meet our specialists

Specialists in emergency and pain medicine, spinal surgery, spinal medicine, neurological rehabilitation and trauma psychiatry.

  • Portrait of Dr. Ismo Ripatti.

    Dr. Ismo Ripatti

    Pain and PTSD Specialist

    Dr. Ripatti assesses and supports patients with persistent pain and trauma-related conditions, including PTSD. His approach combines clinical evaluation, pain management, rehabilitation planning and psychological support, with careful attention to individual needs and safety.

  • Portrait of Dr. Michael Lindberg.

    Dr. Michael Lindberg

    Consultant Spine Surgeon & Medical Director

    Dr. Lindberg specialises in complex spinal disorders and surgical decision-making. His philosophy is to recommend surgery only when clinical evidence supports it, while coordinating conservative treatment, pain medicine and rehabilitation whenever possible.

  • Portrait of Dr. Daniel Okafor.

    Dr. Daniel Okafor

    Consultant in Pain Medicine & Anaesthesiology

    Dr. Okafor treats severe and persistent pain requiring specialist assessment. His approach combines medication review, interventional pain procedures, rehabilitation and careful monitoring. When controlled medication may be clinically appropriate, he applies a documented risk–benefit assessment and ongoing safety follow-up.

  • Portrait of Dr. Eleanor Hayes.

    Dr. Eleanor Hayes

    Consultant Psychiatrist in Trauma & Chronic Pain

    Dr. Hayes works with patients experiencing PTSD, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance and the psychological effects of chronic pain or physical trauma. Calm and attentive, she focuses on building trust and developing realistic, individual treatment plans.

  • Portrait of Dr. Adrian Mercer.

    Dr. Adrian Mercer

    Consultant in Spinal Medicine & Neurological Rehabilitation

    Dr. Mercer specialises in spinal-cord injuries, nerve compression, chronic neuropathic pain and rehabilitation following major trauma. Thoughtful and methodical, he is known for explaining complex findings in practical and understandable terms.

No medication — including opioids or other controlled medicines — can be promised in advance or requested through this website. Every treatment and prescribing decision requires an individual clinical assessment, a documented medical need, a review of contraindications and interactions, and appropriate follow-up.

How we work

  • Every specialist works within their licensed scope of practice.
  • Assessment, treatment and rehabilitation are planned together across disciplines.
  • You are told what each step involves before it happens, and you can pause at any time.
  • We do not promise outcomes: we describe what a treatment involves and what is reasonable to expect.

Enquiries: info@finnishveteransmedical.com or +358 45 490 5306.