There are many different rheumatic diseases and conditions, including over 100 types of arthritis. A rheumatologist specialises in the treatment and care of these conditions and while you may or may not yet be diagnosed, there are many reasons you may be referred to a...
A rheumatologist or consultant rheumatologist is a specialist doctor. They are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and related conditions. Patients are often referred to a rheumatologist by their GP. If you need further testing to confirm a diagnosis...
In most cases shoulder pain is not something to worry about. It is usually a short-term experience and only effects a small area of the shoulder. It can be caused by many things from inflammation to injury to tension in the neck muscles due to poor posture. If there...
Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug therapy is becoming more regularly used in the treatment of rheumatic diseases. DMARDs are a specific type of medication that work to change and modify the disease itself. They slow or stop the inflammatory process which results...
The most common type of joint injection arthritis patients have is a steroid injection. While steroids can be take orally they are often much more effective when injected into the effected area. Steroids occur naturally in the human body, but artificially produced...
Many people worrying about their health want quick answers. If you have concerns about arthritis you may want to know if there is a rheumatoid arthritis test or similar. The simple answer is no. There is no single test which gives a definite diagnosis of the...
Consultant Physician and Rheumatologist in London
MB, ChB, MD, FRCP
GMC No. 2825957
- President of the Royal Society of Medicine, Rheumatology Division, 2017-18
- Member of Council and Trustee at the Royal Society of Medicine
- Member of Council, Rheumatology Section of the Royal Society of Medicine
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