Dr Robert Marshall
Professional statement
Dr Robert Marshall is an accomplished consultant rheumatologist based in Bristol.
He has extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of conditions. He is an expert on several types of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis. He worked with Arthritis Research UK for seven years as part of their USER committee and chaired the committee from 2011 to 2015. He helped them target about £12 million annual funding towards the research areas with the highest chance of benefitting people with arthritis. He is also extensively skilled in the management of gout, lupus and ankylosing spondylitis.
Since the beginning of his consultant career in 2006 at the Bristol Royal Infirmary, he has made every effort to improve the quality of care of the rheumatology department. He helped to create a care pathway for patients with newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis, which received the Best Practice Award from the British Society for Rheumatology in 2013. Between 2014-2020 he was the clinical lead of the rheumatology department. He is regularly sought out for his proficiency in the treatment of rheumatological conditions. Patients can access his private care services at Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital.
He also dedicates his career to the teaching and training of future specialists. He is an honorary clinical tutor at the University of Bristol and a supervisor of junior doctors. Additionally, he has contributed greatly to research in the rheumatology field. Not only has he worked with Arthritis Research UK, but he has also published his scientific medical research in numerous peer-reviewed journals.
Clinics
Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital
Bristol, 3 Clifton Hill, Clifton, Bristol,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 29 years of experience
- Consultant Rheumatologist, Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital, Bristol (present)
Subspecialties
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Psoriatic arthritis
Professional memberships
- British Society for Rheumatology
- Arthritis Research UK
Education
- FRCP Royal College of Physicians of London (2010)
- FHEA Higher Education Academy (2006)
Teaching posts
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy since 2006
- Educational Supervisor in rheumatology, University Hospital Bristol (2010 - 2018)
Positions in organisations
- Lead for Healthcare Assistantships Programme, University of Bristol Medical School
- Member of the USER Committee, Arthritis Research UK (2008 - 2011)
Publications and conferences
- He worked with Arthritis Research UK for seven years as part of their USER target committee. He helped them target about £12 million annual funding towards the research areas with the highest chance of benefitting people with arthritis.
- He has published his scientific medical research in numerous peer-reviewed journals.
Prizes and awards
- A care pathway that Dr Marshall helped to develop received the Best Practice Award from the British Society for Rheumatology (2013). This care pathway was created for patients with newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis.
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- I didn't like having to submit my card details at reception-why is this necessary when I'd already paid for the appointment?
- Very helpful
- Dr Marshall was incredibly kind and listened to everything I had to say. He helped me a lot and made sure to answer any questions I had. I would definitely recommend.
- 5/5 for above criteria. I good experience
- Extremely efficient. Back up paperwork is excellent. Everything explained in easy understanding words. Dr Marshall’s PA Lauren also need a mention. Very quick to answer emails, normally within hours. I cant talk highly enough, the doc made me feel at ease straight away.