Overview

Our rheumatology department is one of the largest departments in the UK.

We diagnose and treat:

• arthritis causing inflammation, such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis
• lupus and other connective tissue diseases, such as vasculitis and myositis 
• metabolic bone diseases, such as complex osteoporosis. These conditions make bones weak and more likely to break
• inflammatory spinal disease

Our lupus team runs clinics with our cardiology, dermatology, kidney and neurology services. 

We also provide a young adults rheumatology service to help with the move from children's to adult services.

We run a number of specialist clinics.

Team

Our team is made up of:

• consultants
• advanced nurse practitioners
• clinical nurse specialists
• physiotherapists
• psychologists
• pharmacists
• infusion suite nurses
• nursing assistants
• administrative and management staff

Consultants

• Dr Sangita Agarwal, consultant rheumatologist
• Dr Rachel Byng-Maddick, consultant rheumatologist
• Professor Matthew Brown, consultant rheumatologist
• Professor Andrew Cope, consultant rheumatologist
• Professor David D'Cruz, consultant rheumatologist
• Professor Emma Duncan, consultant endocrinologist
• Dr Michelle Fernando, consultant rheumatologist
• Dr Toby Garrood, consultant rheumatologist
• Dr Geeta Hampson, consultant chemical pathologist/metabolic medicine
• Dr Frances Humby, consultant rheumatologist
• Professor Bruce Kirkham, consultant rheumatologist
• Dr Begona Lopez, consultant rheumatologist
• Dr Bina Menon, consultant rheumatologist
• Dr Nora Ng, consultant rheumatologist
• Dr Giovanni Sanna, consultant rheumatologist
• Dr Sujith Subesinghe, consultant rheumatologist
• Professor Tim Vyse, consultant rheumatologist
• Professor Frances Williams, Professor of genomic epidemiology and honorary consultant rheumatologist

Research and clinical trials

Research is vital to improving the care that you receive when you're unwell. You can help improve healthcare by taking part in research studies at our Trust. During your appointment, ask your healthcare professional about research. They'll be happy to tell you about research studies you could be eligible to join.

You can also email [email protected] for more information.