Rheumatology

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Introduction

Rheumatology covers all diseases that affect the joints, bone and cartilage. This includes rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and gout.

Rheumatologists are doctors who specialise in diseases of the joints, muscles, bones and tendons. They diagnose and treat arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries, systemic lupus, sarcoidosis, collagen diseases and scleroderma. They may work closely with other specialists such as physical therapists and orthopaedic surgeons.

Services Provided

Outpatient Services

The Department provides the following Outpatient services:

• General Rheumatology Service
• Osteoporosis Service

Please Note: Not all Services are provided at every Location.

Inpatient Services

Inpatient Services are based at:

• Gloucestershire Royal Hospital - Ward T9B

Contact Details

For contact details please see individual Clinician's page.

Our Staff

There are 7 Rheumatology Consultants who each lead a team of specialist doctors and nurses. As a patient you may be seen by the clinician or by a doctor or nurse within their team. The clinician has overall responsibilty for your care.

In addition to the two main Hospitals the Rheumatology Consultants hold Outpatient Clinics at Cirencester, Dilke Memorial, Lydney, Moore Cottage Bourton, Moreton District Stroud General and Tewkesbury Hospital.

Cheltenham General Hospital

Outpatient Clinics take place in West Block Outpatients Department.

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Outpatient Clinics take place in the General Outpatients Department.

Dr. Gillian Coombes

Dr. Sarah Hickey

Dr. Elaine Smith

Berkeley Hospital