Our Rheumatology professionals provide therapy and support to patients with a range of clinical issues. Typically, these include joints and soft tissues, but also autoimmune diseases, vasculitis, connective tissue disorders and osteoporosis.
Our research continues to confirm the importance of the immune system in treating these conditions. As a result, rheumatology is increasingly the study of immunology.
There are over 200 types of rheumatic diseases. Our rheumatology team offers a service of treatment to include:
• Inflammatory arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and reactive arthritis
• Connective tissue disorders
• Auto-immune conditions such as Lupus (SLE), Scleroderma, Sjogren's Syndrome and Polymyositis
• Vasculitis such as Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
• Behçet’s syndrome
• Polymyalgia rheumatica
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Gout
• Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone
We sometimes refer patients to orthopaedic surgeons if treatment is needed, such as joint replacement. However, in recent years, better management of rheumatic disease has meant a reduction in the number of patients needing surgery. We also have close links with the extended scope physiotherapy services
Rheumatology: connecting the dots
Rheumatic disease doesn’t just affect the joints. Our consultants work closely with their colleagues in orthopaedics, ophthalmology, neurology, ENT, thoracic, gastro and renal medicine to ensure your treatment plan is as joined up and comprehensive as possible.
Rheumatology outpatient clinics
Our Rheumatology outpatient clinics are held at East Surrey Hospital, Crawley Hospital and Horsham Hospital.
Osteoporosis specialist clinics are held on Thursdays at the Earlswood Centre, 1 Anderson Court, Royal Earlswood, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6TP.
Fracture Liaison Service
We accept referrals in to our Fracture Liaison Service for patients over 50 who may have suffered a fragility fracture. The team will assess in their one stop FLS Clinic and start treatment where appropriate and offer advice and information to help you keep your bones healthy.