Osteoarthritis specialists in the UK

The Belfast Rheumatology Clinic is a premier provider of musculoskeletal care in Belfast, led by a skilled and compassionate team of consultant rheumatologists with over 30 years of combined experience in rheumatology. All three are certified in musculoskeletal ultrasound by the European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology.It is the first clinic in Northern Ireland to be dedicated entirely to arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions. The team offers services and support from investigation and diagnosis to treatment and management of ailments relating to the joints, bones, and connective tissues, such as:Arthritis (rheumatoid, osteoarthritis, and psoriatic) Lupus Scleroderma Gout Fibromyalgia Back pain Neck Pain Osteoporosis Inflammatory disorders With cutting-edge equipment and facilities, the Belfast Rheumatology Clinic provides patients with top care and advanced options in diagnosis and treatment. Each treatment programme is bespoke to best address the particular needs and goals of the patient, whilst also valuing their participation when making decisions.

Total Orthopaedics is a leading minor orthopaedic injury e-consultation service that provides expert practice focused on innovative, up-to-date procedures and management options. It is based in Solihull and Sutton Coldfield and its' virtual reach allows for the ultimate convenience of remote consultations for patients that are unable to meet face-to-face or want to maintain social distance during the diagnostic process. Complementing their patient-care driven consultation service, Total Orthopaedic's team of respected and experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeons offer solutions such as joint-salvaging procedures and robotic surgery. Furthermore, the expertise offered by Total Orthopaedic's specialists allows them to utilise minimally invasive procedures in order to ensure patients receive the best outcome in their surgical treatment. Each member of the Total Orthopaedics team is an expert in their respective field: Mr Mark Dunbar is a fellowship-trained knee surgeon with an University of Oxford degree, that prides himself in a modern, evidence-based approach to inform decision making in his practice. Mr Tarek El-Gamal is also fellowship-trained surgeon, specialising in foot and ankle conditions. He is passionate about improving the quality of care and outcomes for patients which is reflected in his highly-respected research. Mr Panos Makrides is an orthopaedic surgeon that specialises in hip procedures. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, focused on delivering patient-centred care. Mr Gunaratnam Shyamalan's orthopaedic specialism lies in hand surgery and is one of the very few in the UK that performs high volumes of arthroscopic scaphoid surgery. He works closely with hand therapists to offer both surgical and non-surgical treatments for his patients. The team is committed to providing patients some of the highest quality of orthopaedic care anywhere in the UK.

Located on London's South Bank, London Bridge Hospital’s SE1 campus hosts world-leading services spanning cardiac care and cancer treatment to the UK's largest private MS stem cell transplant programme, living donor liver and renal transplantation, a dedicated dialysis centre and a robotics urology theatre — all within contemporary inpatient facilities.What medical services does it specialise in? London Bridge Hospital is a multi-specialty acute private hospital with specialist units and teams covering an exceptional breadth of clinical disciplines across its campus: Cardiology (cardiac care, pioneering techniques for the full range of adult cardiac conditions) Cardiothoracic surgery Medical oncology (cancer care including haemato-oncology, gynaecological and urological cancers) Orthopaedic surgery (routine hip replacements to complex spinal reconstructions) Gastroenterology (digestive health, upper GI, colorectal surgery and HPB medicine) Urology (full range including robotic surgery and male reproductive conditions) Haematology (blood and marrow cancers, with an 18-chair chemotherapy unit) Neurology (including the largest private MS AHSCT stem cell transplant programme in the UK) Neurosurgery Nephrology (renal services, including living donor renal transplantation and dialysis) Otolaryngology — Head, Neck and Thyroid Centre (treating the largest number of head and neck patients in the country) Obstetrics and gynaecology (dedicated women's health services) What tests and treatments does it offer? Some of the medical tests and care services offered at London Bridge Hospital include: hip replacement, robotic urology surgery, chemotherapy (18-chair dedicated unit), endoscopy (JAG-accredited unit), liver transplantation (living donor), dialysis (including holiday dialysis in our four-bed centre), bone marrow transplant (MS AHSCT and haematological conditions) and anti-reflux surgery (including the Linx procedure for acid reflux disease) . What quality and safety standards does London Bridge Hospital meet? London Bridge Hospital holds an Outstanding CQC rating. Its campus includes a JAG-accredited endoscopy unit, an 18-chair chemotherapy suite, a robotics urology theatre and a four-bed dialysis centre. Consultant-led teams deliver integrated care across inpatient, day case and outpatient settings within a campus of seamlessly connected services. Where is London Bridge Hospital located? 27 Tooley Street, SE1. London Bridge station is 2 minutes away (Jubilee line, Southeastern and Thameslink). Near Borough Market. Urgent care walk-in available on site. What other HCA Healthcare UK centres are there in Central London? London Bridge Hospital works in close partnership with Leaders in Oncology Care (LOC) on Harley Street, which provides specialist systemic anti-cancer therapies — including chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted treatments — as part of the HCA Healthcare UK cancer care network.