Rheumatology

Rheumatologists deal with disorders and pain affecting the musculoskeletal system. Rheumatologists are primarily interested in the following: 

  1. bones,
  2. joints and
  3. muscles in relation to arthritis and osteoporosis.

There are over 200 conditions which rheumatologists treat. For example, there are several categories of arthritis: inflammatory arthritis, which includes rheumatoid arthritis and connective tissue diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE); degenerative arthritis, such as osteoarthritis.

Then there is gout, which is a critical arthritis that causes acutely inflamed joints. All forms of arthritis can cause debilitating pain. Treating osteoporosis is also a big part of a rheumatologist’s job. The study of rheumatology encompasses a very wide field with often complex clinical conundrums to solve. The aim is to detect where the pain is coming from, how it originated and how best to treat it. See - What is a rheumatologist?

Consultants Specialising in Rheumatology

Dr Gerard Hall

Consultant Rheumatologist
Private

Dr Jonathan Houghton

Consultant Rheumatologist and Sports Physician
Private

Dr Pamela Mangat

Consultant Rheumatologist
NHS
Private
Professor David Reid

Professor David Reid

Rheumatologist
Private

Dr Hasan Tahir

Consultant Physician and Rheumatologist
Private

Dr Roger Wolman

Consultant in Rheumatology and Sport and Exercise Medicine
Private