Dr Francis Kynaston-Pearson

Professional statement

Dr Francis John Benedict Kynaston-Pearson is a highly skilled consultant rheumatologist based in Nottingham who specialises in the diagnosis and chronic pain management of a full range of rheumatological conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, arthritis, fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis. In addition, he is also an expert in the treatment of rheumatological associated joint disorders, such as hypermobility.

Dr Kynaston-Pearson completed his medical training at the University of Leicester, where he obtained both his MBChB and his BSc, before going on to practice in Oxfordshire with rotations at the John Radcliffe Hospital and the Nuffield Hospital. Wanting to acquire a broader training experience, Dr Kynaston-Pearson spent almost a year working in emergency medicine in Brisbane, Australia.

On his return to England, Dr Kynaston-Pearson went on to accomplish his early physician training at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Birmingham City Hospital. He undertook his higher rheumatology specialist training in Nottingham, Derby and Lincoln, where he qualified in both Rheumatology and General Internal Medicine. Dr Kynaston-Pearson was appointed the Chief Registrar at the Nottingham University Hospital Trust on his final training year, giving him the opportunity to work closely with the Royal College of Physicians to action quality improvement in hospitals.

Moved by his passion for education, Dr Kynaston-Pearson took out time from his specialist training in 2014 to complete a Masters in Medical Education at the University of Nottingham and continues to pursue this interest as of today, mentoring trainees and teaching medical students. Besides education and his practice, Dr Kynaston-Pearson is engaged in research and has published his work in peer-reviewed journals.