Professor Rod HughesRheumatology in Chertsey
Professional statement
Professor Rod Hughes is a highly esteemed rheumatologist based in Chertsey and Weybridge. From his private clinics at BMI The Runnymede Hospital and Prime Health, he treats patients with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, joint injections, lupus and gout.
Professor Hughes qualified from Oxford University and London Hospital Medical School, before training at Northwick Park Hospital and then on a south-west Thames rotation as a registrar. His MD focused on uncovering the cause of reactive arthritis.
Along with his private practice, Professor Hughes is an experienced general physician and has been consultant rheumatologist at St Peter’s hospital for twenty years. He has held numerous posts over the years, including clinical director of medicine and lead consultant in rheumatology, lead for education and training in medicine, college tutor and training programme director for rheumatology at KSS deanery.
He is an accredited educator for the Royal College of Physicians, an examiner for MRCP PACES and runs a diploma course for GPs with a special interest in rheumatology. He was a past president to the rheumatology section at the RSM, past trustee and Chair of the External Relations Committee at the BSR and has an active research unit at St Peter’s Hospital. He has much rheumatological knowledge, which he has used to contribute to numerous articles and papers.
He is a valued member of the British Society for Rheumatology, American College of Rheumatology and the Royal Society of Medicine, to name a few.
Professor Hughes qualified from Oxford University and London Hospital Medical School, before training at Northwick Park Hospital and then on a south-west Thames rotation as a registrar. His MD focused on uncovering the cause of reactive arthritis.
Along with his private practice, Professor Hughes is an experienced general physician and has been consultant rheumatologist at St Peter’s hospital for twenty years. He has held numerous posts over the years, including clinical director of medicine and lead consultant in rheumatology, lead for education and training in medicine, college tutor and training programme director for rheumatology at KSS deanery.
He is an accredited educator for the Royal College of Physicians, an examiner for MRCP PACES and runs a diploma course for GPs with a special interest in rheumatology. He was a past president to the rheumatology section at the RSM, past trustee and Chair of the External Relations Committee at the BSR and has an active research unit at St Peter’s Hospital. He has much rheumatological knowledge, which he has used to contribute to numerous articles and papers.
He is a valued member of the British Society for Rheumatology, American College of Rheumatology and the Royal Society of Medicine, to name a few.
Clinics
The Runnymede Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Chertsey, Guildford Street, Ottershaw, Lyne, Chertsey KT16 0RQ,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 43 years of experience
- Consultant Rheumatologist, BMI The Runnymede Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoporosis
Professional memberships
- British Society for Rheumatology
- American College of Rheumatology
Education
- FRCP RCP, London (1995)
- MD, London University (1994)
Teaching posts
- He is an accredited educator for the Royal College of Physicians
- Examiner for MRCP PACES
Positions in organisations
- Past President to the rheumatology section at the RSM (2009)
- Past Trustee and Chair of the External Relations Committee at the BSR
Publications and conferences
- Professor Hughes has contributed to numerous articles and journals on the subject of rheumatology, some of which can be found on ResearchGate and PubMed ResearchGate and PubMed
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 2594073
Reviews
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- Professor Hughes was excellent for my initial consultation.l felt listened to and the treatment plan gave me hope that my problems could be managed.
- A very friendly and open 'first appointment' - provided helpful advice. Agreed to a follow up appointment in 6 weeks.
- Was very happy! No issues at all
- Prof Hughes was very knowledgeable, reassuring and able to explain things well in layman’s terms
- Professor Hughes has Excellent knowledge and understanding.
- I found Professor Hughes to be very professional but at the same time re-assuring, calm and informative. Thank you.
- Very positive experience Prof. Hughes clearly extremely knowledgeable, personable and reassuring