Dr Dobrina Hull

Professional statement

Dr Dobrina Hull is a highly experienced consultant rheumatologist in London who specialises in rheumatoid arthritis, early rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis alongside osteoarthritis, gout and osteoporosis. She privately practises at New Victoria Hospital and her NHS base is Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. 

Dr Hull's subspecialty interests extend to axial spondyloarthropathy, pseudogout and connective tissue diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren’s syndrome and scleroderma. She is also skilled in treating soft tissue rheumatism and performing joint and soft tissue injections.

Her academic journey began with a first class honours degree in Physiology from the University of Oxford, followed by a PhD from the University of London in 2014. Dr Hull's research, particularly at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, has focused on the effects of anti-TNF therapies in inflammatory arthritis, leading to her becoming a specialist in the treatment of inflammatory arthritis and biological therapies.

Dr Hull has held several key roles in professional networks and is a principal investigator in numerous clinical research studies. She is committed to advancing the field of rheumatology through her contributions to the South West London Rheumatology Clinical network and the South West London Bone Health network.

She is a member of the Royal College of Physicians and the British Society of Rheumatology. 

Dr Hull’s clinical philosophy centres on providing personalised care through shared decision-making, ensuring that her patients receive timely and effective treatment plans tailored to their individual needs.