Dr Gary D Wright
Professional statement
Dr Gary D Wright has been a Consultant Rheumatologist in Belfast for 30 years. He has extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of inflammatory and non-inflammatory rheumatic conditions. He specialises in the early diagnosis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory arthritis such as psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. He also has an interest in gout and crystal disease, connective tissue disease, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis and soft tissue rheumatism. He is a Consultant Rheumatologist at the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust and he consults privately at The Belfast Rheumatology Clinic and Kingsbridge Private Hospital Belfast.
Dr Wright qualified in medicine from Queen’s University Belfast in 1987 and completed his postgraduate rheumatology training in Belfast and Nottingham. He obtained his MD in genetics in 1992. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London, Edinburgh and Ireland.
He is the past President of the Irish Society for Rheumatology from 2012 to 2014. He has also previously held the role of Royal College of Physicians of London Regional Advisor for Northern Ireland.
He holds EFSUMB Level 3 certification in musculoskeletal ultrasound and regularly uses ultrasound to support accurate diagnosis and guide treatment decisions in patients with rheumatology disorders. He is an experienced tutor on the basic and advanced musculoskeletal ultrasound courses for both the British Society for Rheumatology and the Irish Society for Rheumatology.
Alongside his clinical work, he is an honorary clinical lecturer at Queen’s University Belfast and is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education.
Dr Wright has a strong research background, with interests including the genetics of rheumatic disease, osteoarthritis, early diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory arthritis, and musculoskeletal ultrasound. He has authored more than 90 peer-reviewed publications across all areas of rheumatology and has contributed to medical education as a guest editor for the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
Clinics
The Belfast Rheumatology Clinic
Belfast, Medical Associates, 25 Derryvolgie Ave, Belfast BT9 6FN, UKMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 30 years of experience
- Consultant rheumatologist, The Belfast Rheumatology Clinic and Kingsbridge Private Hospital Belfast
Subspecialties
- Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound
- Rheumatoid arthritis
Professional memberships
- FRCP (Lon)
- FRCP (Edin)
Education
- BSc (Hons), Queen's University of Belfast (1986)
- MB BCh, Queen's University Belfast (1987)
Teaching posts
- Honorary clinical lecturer, Queen's University Belfast (Present)
- Tutor, RCP (Lon), Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast (2002 - 2005)
Positions in organisations
- Chairman of Northern Ireland Rheumatism Trust
- President, Irish Society for Rheumatology (ISR) (2012 - 2014)
Publications and conferences
- Gary WRIGHT | BSc(Hons) MD FRCP(Lon)FRCP(Edin)FRCP(Ire) | Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, Belfast | BHSCT | Department of Rheumatology | Research profile
- Author, Peer-reviewed research publication in all areas of rheumatology
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- Dr Wright is knowledgeable, caring, and thorough. I feel confident in his care—highly recommend
- Dr Wright is knowledgeable, caring, and thorough. I feel confident in his care—highly recommend
- I was very pleased with the interest of the doctor, thoroughness of the consultation and advice given.
- I can’t say enough good things about Dr Wright. He took the time to listen, ordered the appropriate tests, and helped diagnose my lupus when my symptoms had previously gone unanswered. His professionalism, empathy, and attention to detail made a difficult experience much easier. I’m thankful to be under his care and would recommend him without hesitation.
- Friendly, professional and very thorough. Dr Wright explained everything clearly and made me feel at ease. I would highly recommend Dr Wright to anyone seeking a rheumatologist.
- Dr Wright is caring and knowledgeable. I attended with bad osteoarthritis and got great advice and treatment
- Dr Wright is highly professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. I felt listened to and well cared for, and the treatment plan has made a real difference. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr Wright.