Rheumatology Consultant in London

Common rheumatic diseases include inflammatory arthritis, osteoarthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus), psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, Sjögren's syndrome, scleroderma, polymyalgia rheumatica and vasculitis, among others.

Symptoms of rheumatic diseases may vary depending on the specific condition but can include joint pain, stiffness, swelling, warmth, redness, limited range of motion, fatigue, muscle weakness, joint deformities, skin rashes, fevers, and systemic symptoms such as weight loss or malaise.

While there is currently no cure for most rheumatic diseases, treatment can help control symptoms, slow disease progression and improve quality of life for many patients. Early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for optimising outcomes and minimising complications.

Rheumatic diseases can lead to various complications, including joint damage, deformities, disability, systemic inflammation affecting other organs (such as the heart, lungs, kidneys or skin), increased risk of infections, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, and emotional or psychological effects such as depression or anxiety.

Lifestyle changes that may help manage rheumatic diseases include maintaining a healthy weight, staying physically active with low-impact exercises such as swimming or cycling, practising good posture and joint protection techniques, getting adequate rest and sleep, managing stress, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.

No. You can arrange a rheumatology consultation yourself, which is one of the advantages of a private clinic — there is no referral letter to chase and no wait for one. If you already have a referral, or letters and results from another clinician, bring them with you.

Dr Anna Nuttall, Consultant Rheumatologist. She sees patients with the full range of rheumatological conditions, graduated from Oxford and Imperial College London Medical Schools, and undertook further MD research at University College London. She is the clinical lead at the Whittington Hospital, where she also leads on medical school education and biologic medication provision.

Osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis, crystalline arthritis such as gout, connective tissue diseases including lupus, fibromyalgia, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Sjögren's syndrome, scleroderma, polymyalgia rheumatica and vasculitis. If you are not sure whether your symptoms fit, call the clinic and ask rather than deciding for yourself.

An initial consultation is £290 and a follow-up appointment is £200. Both are published on this page so you know what an appointment costs before you book, and the fee is confirmed with you before anything is arranged. Tests, scans and prescriptions arranged as a result of your consultation are charged separately and are quoted to you first.

Photo identification, a list of any medication you take, and any letters, blood results or scan reports you already have. If you are claiming on private medical insurance, bring your policy or membership number and your insurer's authorisation reference.

Not all services are covered by health insurance, so please check your cover before your visit — either with your insurer directly or on our paying with insurance page. It depends on your policy and your level of cover, and a consultant being recognised by an insurer is not the same as your policy covering a particular consultation. Ask your insurer whether they need to authorise the appointment first.

That depends on what is found. A consultation may lead to blood tests, imaging, a treatment plan or a follow-up appointment, and Dr Nuttall will explain which applies to you and why before you leave. If tests are arranged, she will tell you how and when the results will reach you.

The clinic is in London, N13 — a short journey from Southgate, Winchmore Hill, Enfield, Wood Green and Muswell Hill. The full address and directions are on the contact page.