Chronic pelvic pain, finally given a name.
Pelvic pain, burning when sitting, or stabbing sensations? A surgeon who reads your imaging himself and tells you whether the pudendal nerve is the real cause.
Every case starts with a written opinion, not an operating date. Read more →
Pudendal neuralgia is a diagnosis of pattern, not of chance findings on a scan. Prof. Dr Renaud Bollens has spent his career on this one nerve — over 600 pelvic procedures — and every case starts with a written opinion, not an operating date. You learn what is causing the pain, what surgery could realistically change, and just as often, when it would change nothing at all.
Meet Dr. Bollens
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Our expertise
A surgical team built around one nerve.
More than 600 pudendal nerve procedures performed to date. Chronic pelvic pain and pudendal neuralgia are not a sideline here — they are the only thing this centre does.
Recognising your symptoms
Pain that keeps coming back usually means the cause was never located.
Pain on sitting, burning ache, pelvic pressure, or urinary and sexual symptoms.
Match what you feel against what we look for, and see how an assessment runs.
Common Symptoms
Burning, pressure, pain that worsens the longer you sit, and bladder or bowel irritation — the pattern typical of pudendal neuralgia.
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Your Care Journey
Consultation, testing and diagnosis set out step by step, so you know what happens next before it happens.
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Clinical Expertise
Dr Bollens, Professor of Urology, has carried out more than 600 pelvic nerve operations.
Read moreWhy patients choose us
One field. Detailed imaging. A straight answer.
Difficult cases need precision, experience and enough time to actually listen.
People find us after pelvic pain has gone unexplained elsewhere. We build each case around careful imaging review, surgical experience and appointments long enough to hear the whole history.
Your pathway to specialised care
A coordinated pathway for clarity, comfort and specialised treatment.
Evaluation, diagnostics and treatment planning with clear communication at every stage.
From first contact, our team guides you through evaluation, diagnostics and treatment planning with clear communication at every stage.
Ready to take the first step? Book a consultation and our team will guide you through the pathway.
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Clinical leadership
Dr. Renaud Bollens, Professor of Urology
Professor of Urology, pelvic surgical trainer and researcher in pudendal neuralgia — 600+ procedures performed.
Dr Bollens is a Professor of Urology and a leader in pelvic surgical training, recognised internationally for his research in pudendal neuralgia.
He has performed more than 600 pelvic procedures and dedicates his practice to complex pelvic pain and pudendal nerve conditions.
- Professor of Urology
- 600+ pelvic procedures
- Pelvic surgical trainer
- Published pudendal neuralgia research
New York & United States patient deskHow patients from New York reach a pudendal nerve surgeon
Imaging review, a call in your own time zone and an honest answer before any travel — the same route for patients in Sweden through our Nordic branch.
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Most patients from New York, New Jersey and the wider United States have already seen several specialists without an answer. We begin the other way round: your MRI, prior nerve blocks and symptom timeline are reviewed remotely by Dr Renaud Bollens, and you are told plainly whether the pudendal nerve is the real source. Patients in Sweden follow the same route through our Nordic branch. Travel is the last step, never the first.
The assessment happens before you buy a ticket: imaging review, a call in your own time zone, and an honest answer about whether surgery would change anything. If surgery is appropriate, the operation is performed in our European or Dubai centre. Everything else — workup, consent and follow-up — is designed to be done from home.
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Week 1 — New York case review
You upload your pelvic MRI, any EMG or nerve-block reports and a short symptom history. Dr Bollens reads the imaging himself and answers in writing, in English, within a few working days. Nothing is scheduled at this stage.
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Week 2 — Video consultation, US hours
A 30-45 minute call booked in Eastern Time. We go through what the imaging shows, what your previous blocks did or did not prove, and whether decompression is realistic in your case. If it is not, we say so and suggest what to pursue at home.
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Surgery window — one trip, planned around your work
Patients who proceed travel once. Admission, surgery and the first post-operative checks are grouped into a single stay, with the discharge summary written so a physician in New York can carry on your follow-up.
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After you fly home
Recovery is followed by video call at set intervals. Your notes, operative report and imaging are shared with your US pain specialist or physiotherapist so nobody has to start from scratch.
Time zone
Consultations are offered in Eastern Time, so you are not calling a surgeon at 3 a.m.
Records
US imaging on CD or via a hospital portal is accepted; we convert and read DICOM files directly.
Cost clarity
A written estimate covering surgery, hospital stay and follow-up is issued before you commit to travel.
Trusted by patients worldwide
Answers, at last — from patients who travelled the world to find them.
"The booking process was calm and clear. Within a day the coordinator called me back, explained every step and answered all my questions."
Sofia L.
Sweden
"I was nervous to reach out after years of misdiagnosis. From the first message the team treated me with respect — professional, discreet and never rushed."
Ahmed R.
United Arab Emirates
"Booking online felt safe. My records were reviewed in advance and Dr Bollens joined the video call fully prepared. It was the first time I felt truly heard."
Camille D.
France
"After years of searching, I finally received clear, expert care. The experience was professional and reassuring."
James Temme
Australia
"Dr Bollens explained everything in a way I could understand. For the first time I felt heard — and I finally have hope."
Sofie B.
Belgium
"Discreet, respectful and highly knowledgeable. I finally have a diagnosis after 4 years of searching."
Nadia H.
United Arab Emirates
"The booking process was calm and clear. Within a day the coordinator called me back, explained every step and answered all my questions."
Sofia L.
Sweden
"I was nervous to reach out after years of misdiagnosis. From the first message the team treated me with respect — professional, discreet and never rushed."
Ahmed R.
United Arab Emirates
"Booking online felt safe. My records were reviewed in advance and Dr Bollens joined the video call fully prepared. It was the first time I felt truly heard."
Camille D.
France
"After years of searching, I finally received clear, expert care. The experience was professional and reassuring."
James Temme
Australia
"Dr Bollens explained everything in a way I could understand. For the first time I felt heard — and I finally have hope."
Sofie B.
Belgium
"Discreet, respectful and highly knowledgeable. I finally have a diagnosis after 4 years of searching."
Nadia H.
United Arab Emirates
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Briefly describe your symptoms and any prior evaluations. We reply within one working day, in strict confidence.
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Booking FAQ
Booking your consultation
Practical answers about the process, cost, insurance and what to expect after you get in touch.
What happens after I submit the booking form?
Our patient coordinator replies within one working day by email or WhatsApp. We'll suggest a time for an online consultation with Dr Bollens.
Is the first consultation online or in person?
Usually a video call, so you don't need to travel. We review your history and imaging, then advise whether an in-person visit at our Dubai or Belgium centre is appropriate.
Do you accept insurance?
We work with AXA, Daman, MetLife, Emirates, NAS, Mednet, Nextcare and others. Send us your policy details and we'll check coverage for you.
What information should I have ready?
A short description of your symptoms, how long they've lasted, and any previous evaluations or imaging. You can send documents securely after booking.
Is my information kept private?
Yes. All communications and medical records are treated with strict confidentiality and are only accessible to the clinical team involved in your care.