Rheumatologists

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Dr Stephanie Barrett one of central London's leading rheumatologists, with over 17 years of consultant grade experience. Practising at Chelsea Consulting Rooms, Dr Barrett has a specialist interest in the treatment of osteoporosis and the resolution of painful musculoskeletal conditions including hip pain, shoulder pain, tennis elbow, and plantar fascitis. She has been included in all editions of Tatler's 250 Top Doctors Guide. Dr Barrett initially qualified from Liverpool University School of Medicine, winning the final year clinical medical prize. She won the Graham White scholarship and Roaf Travelling scholarship to pursue specialist training, and completed an MD at the Royal Free Hospital. In 2017 she was elected President of the Royal Society of Medicine, Rheumatology Division. Dr Barrett lectures nationally and internationally, and is a trained appraiser for the Independent Doctors Federation (IDF).

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Dr Clarissa Pilkington is one of London's leading rheumatologists. Specialising in paediatric rheumatology, systemic lupus erythematosus, juvenile dermatomyositis, juvenile arthritis, hypermobility and pain syndromes she is based at University College Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital. She is President of the British Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology (BSPAR) and is a founding member of the UK paediatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus study group, through which she has been dedicated to advancing medical knowledge in this area.

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Professor David Reid is an expert consultant rheumatologist in London, whose area of expertise lies in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, and DEXA (bone density scanning). He also has long term experience of managing rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout and polymyalgia . He has been a pioneer in the clinical application of dual-energy X-ray scanning (DEXA) and is a leading international expert in the assessment and treatment of osteoporosis.   He is Emeritus Professor of Rheumatology at the University of Aberdeen and was Head of the School of Medicine and Dentistry at the university. He has authored over 300 original papers and reviews on his research interests, which include the utility of bone mass assessment, assessment of risk fracture, secondary osteoporosis and drug adverse effects in rheumatic diseases. He was the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the UK National Osteoporosis Society from 2008-2012 and has previously chaired their Research Grants Committee and Medical Board. Until late 2013 he was the Chair of the Arthritis Research UK Clinical Studies Group with responsibility for advising on the needs for clinical trials in bone diseases. Professor Reid is a volunteer ambassador for the National Osteoporosis Society.

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Dr Dhiya Houssien is an expert consultant rheumatologist, with over 20 years of experience in the treatment of pain. Dr Houssien treats his patients using a combination of both traditional and alternative medicine. He studied medicine at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, followed by a Master's degree in rheumatology (Birmingham University) and a clinical PhD in rheumatology (King's College). Dr Houssein's specialist interests include the management of knee, back and shoulder pain, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Dr Houssien has published extensively, with papers in both peer-reviewed journals and over 50 published abstracts, and he regularly presents at conferences on a national and international level. More recently, he has developed a non-drug based treatment of laser acupuncture for the management of back, neck, shoulder, and knee pain, which has been presented at several international conferences. 

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Dr Halina Fitz-Clarence is top London rheumatologist specialising in osteoporosis, bone disorders, and Vitamin D-related disorders. She visits at her central London clinic, where she sees patients on a private basis, as well as being a Consultant Rheumatologist at UCL. After studying nationally and internationally, she completed numerous research projects and peer-review papers. She was awarded the research fellowship from the Arthritis Research Council.

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Professor Ali Jawad is a leading consultant rheumatologist based in London. He specialises in rheumatic and bone disease, and works as a consultant at Royal London Hospital and St Bartholomew's Hospital. Alongside his clinical work, he is also honorary clinical professor at The William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and the Queen Mary University of London, and was previously the associate international director for the Middle East and North Africa. Professor Jawad has written a number of chapters and books in his medical field and has many peer-reviewed articles published in medical journals.

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Professor Graham Hughes is one of London’s leading rheumatologists who specialises in lupus, and set up Europe’s first lupus centre at Hammersmith Hospital in 1973. In 1969-1970 he spent two years postgraduate as fellowship in New York at the Rheumatology & Lupus Centre of Dr Charles Christian. He described the clotting disorder known as Hughes syndrome and two years later in 1985 he setup the Lupus Unit at St Thomas’ Hospital. Professor Hughes received the World Rheumatology Research Prize for the description of Hughes syndrome in 1993. He is a member of the American Lupus Hall of Fame, and is doctor honoris causa at the universities of Marseille and Barcelona. Professor Hughes is a master of the American College of Rheumatology and founder and editor of the International Journal LUPUS.

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Dr Arvind Kaul is a leading consultant rheumatologist with a strong interest in lupus and other connective tissues diseases, particularly their effect on cardiovascular disease. His interest also lies in the immunological links between skin and joint disorders. He studies medicine at St Barts and The Royal London Hospitals and obtained his MSc and PhD from the University of London, investigating inflammation and vascular biology. Dr Kaul has extensive experiences as a rheumatologist at several centres in London including the Lupus Unit at St Thomas’ Hospital.

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Dr Patrick Kiely is a highly experienced rheumatologist based in London, specialising in all kinds of adult rheumatology. He has specialist clinics in primary systemic vasculitis, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory muscle disease, to name a few. As well as being member of various rheumatology societies, including the British society of Rheumatology and the American College of Rheumatology, his research has helped develop our understanding in the field. His work has been published in papers on rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, and myositis. He is currently consultant rheumatologist at Parkside Hospital and St George´s Healthcare NHS Trust, where he is also clinical director for out-patient services.

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Professor David D'Cruz is a leading consultant rheumatologist, specialising in connective tissue disorders, lupus, relapsing polychondritis, and vasculitis among other rheumatological conditions. Practising at the London Lupus Centre at London Bridge Hotel, Professor D'Cruz is also the clinical team lead for the St Thomas' Lupus trust. He has a vast portfolio of research and is involved with the King's College School of Medicine, has published over 130 peer-reviewed papers, 60 editorials and reviews, and 15 book chapters. Professor D'Cruz is a managing editor of the Lupus journal, was editor-in-chief of the Journal of Autoimmune Diseases, and the president of the Rheumatology Section of the Royal Society of Medicine. 

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