Dr Ashley Elliott
Professional statement
Dr Ashley Elliott is a consultant rheumatologist in Belfast and Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast whilst also providing care in Newry and Ballykelly. He specialises in inflammatory arthritis, particularly rheumatoid arthritis, gout and psoriatic arthritis as well as connective tissue disease like lupus, Sjogren's and osteoarthritis.
He also cares for those with immune mediated muscle disease and vasculitis and associated conditions including polymyalgia rheumatica. He consults at Kingsbridge Private Hospital (Belfast and North West), Ulster Independent Clinic, and Newry Private Clinic, alongside his NHS practice at Belfast Health & Social Care Trust.
Dr Elliott has expertise in the management of complex rheumatic conditions and also helping to establish other causes of pain including nocioplastic pain related to fibromyalgia. He runs a rapid access giant cell arteritis scanning clinic and a dedicated psoriatic arthritis service within the Belfast Trust. His work focuses on improving treatment pathways and advancing care for patients with inflammatory arthritis.
He completed his medical training at Queen’s University Belfast and holds a PhD from the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine. His postgraduate qualifications include an MSc in Internal Medicine from the University of Edinburgh and a Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education from QUB. He is also accredited in musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Dr Elliott is actively involved in research and has received prestigious awards, including the Doris Hillier Award, a GRAPPA Pilot Grant, and the Young Investigator Award from the Irish Society of Rheumatology. He serves on the steering committee for the British Psoriatic Arthritis Consortium (BritPACT), is a member of the Digital Learning Board of the British Society of Rheumatology, and contributes to the New Drugs Committee at Belfast Health & Social Care Trust.
In addition to his clinical and research work, Dr Elliott co-hosts a clinical case podcast for the British Society of Rheumatology and participates in international research groups focused on improving outcomes for patients with rheumatic diseases. He is a member of the Royal College of Physicians, the British Society for Rheumatology and the Irish Society of Rheumatology.
Clinics
Kingsbridge Private Hospital
Belfast, 811-815 Lisburn Road, BT9 7GXMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 17 years of experience
- Consultant rheumatologist, Kingsbridge Private Hospital
Subspecialties
- Psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis
- Giant cell arteritis and PMR
Professional memberships
- MRCP, Royal College of Physicians
- British Society for Rheumatology
Education
- PhD, Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, Queens University Belfast
- MRCP (Rheum), Royal College of Physicians
Positions in organisations
- British Psoriatic Arthritis Consortium (BritPACT), Steering committee (UK research group focused on increasing knowledge, awareness and management of psoriatic arthritis)
- Digital Learning Board, British Society of Rheumatology
Publications and conferences
- Co-hosts a podcast for the British Society of Rheumatology
- A Elliott A, Tejpal G, Jaehwan K et al. Advances in Psoriatic Disease Research: Insights From GRAPPA Pilot Research Awardees. The J Rheumatol Jul 2024, jrheum.2024-0292; DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.2024-0292
Prizes and awards
- Doris Hillier Award
- GRAPPA Pilot grant
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- Dr. Elliot is an exceptional doctor whose empathy and genuine care immediately put me at ease. He listened attentively, never rushing, and ensured every concern was fully understood. His thorough approach inspires confidence, and his calm, reassuring manner makes each visit feel comfortable. His follow-up reports to my GP were clear, detailed, and prompt. I felt truly supported and in excellent hands.
- Psoriatic arthritis is a horrible, debilitating condition which had changed my life beyond recognition. On my first visit to Doctor Elliott, he was professional and friendly, immediately reassuring me that there was a treatment that could help me. I am now on the most suitable treatment, and recovering well, thanks to the excellent care I have received. I cannot recommend Doctor Elliott highly enough to anyone who needs to visit a rheumatogist.
- I have been seeing Dr Elliott over a number of months for treatment with psoriatic arthritis. He has been extremely helpful throughout and a top professional
- I found Dr Elliott so caring /no rushing during my visit answered all my questions /and took a detailed account of my worries symptoms and was very thorough with all my investigations I found him to be a people's person with empathy
- Dr Elliott very freindly and very helpful highly recommend
- Doctor Ashley Elliott and his staff, especially Claire have been amazing in their care for me. I honestly have never felt as seen and listened to as I have here. It's been a long journey for me and Doctor Ashley Elliott has helped give me some closure now, as well as the tools to help manage my condition. I am honestly thankful for all the help I have been given. Taking their time to carry out tests which gave me a lot of confidence in this diagnosis. I would highly recommend Dr Ashley. Thankyou
- Incredibly helpful appointment, one of the first times I have ever felt truly heard or understood by a doctor; couldn't recommend Dr Elliott enough!
- I saw Dr Elliott recently. He was warm and welcoming and didn’t rush me out of the room like previous experiences I have had. I had a query following my consultation and his secretary claire is just as brilliant as he is. Dr Elliott thank you for your expertise. A top team both.
- I have just recently seen Dr. Elliott and all I can say is this man has lots of knowledge. I’ve been going back and forward to GPs for years, and within 1 minute of his time he was able to diagnose me with psoriatic arthritis. Claire the receptionist is really lovely, great team!