Consultant Rheumatologist
Expert rheumatology care for you
Specialist assessment and treatment for arthritis, joint and muscle problems, and a wide range of rheumatological conditions.
Private rheumatology consultations are available in Beckenham and Orpington, serving patients across Bromley, South East London and Kent.
Self-pay patients can book directly without a GP referral. If using private medical insurance, please check your insurer’s referral and pre-authorisation requirements.
Joint pain, stiffness or swelling can have many causes, including arthritis.
A consultation with a rheumatologist can help establish the cause and advise on appropriate treatment.
- Persistent or recurrent joint pain
- Early morning joint and muscle stiffness
- Swollen or tender joints
- Recurrent gout attacks
- Raised inflammatory markers
- Unexplained fatigue
Conditions & Services
Expert assessment, diagnosis and management of a wide range of rheumatological and musculoskeletal conditions.
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Inflammatory arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and reactive arthritis.
Osteoarthritis
Assessment and management of osteoarthritis.
Gout
Diagnosis, acute treatment and long-term management.
PMR & GCA
Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis – assessment and treatment.
Connective tissue diseases
Lupus, Sjögren’s syndrome and related conditions.
Fibromyalgia & chronic pain
Assessment and management of fibromyalgia and persistent musculoskeletal pain.
Arthritis & musculoskeletal pain diagnosis
Assessment, investigation and diagnosis of joint and musculoskeletal symptoms.
Joint & soft tissue injections
Including knee and shoulder injections, trigger finger and other appropriate injections.
CONSULTANT RHEUMATOLOGIST
About Dr Richard Campbell
Dr Richard Campbell is a Consultant Rheumatologist with extensive experience in both the NHS and private practice. He specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue diseases and a wide range of rheumatological and musculoskeletal conditions.
Alongside his private practice at Sloane Hospital and Chelsfield Park Hospital, Dr Campbell is an NHS Consultant Rheumatologist at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. His approach combines careful assessment, clear explanation and evidence-based, personalised treatment.
What to expect at your appointment
My aim is to provide a thorough, unhurried and patient-focused consultation.
Unhurried, thorough assessment
Detailed review of previous investigations
Clear explanation of findings
Structured treatment recommendations
Prompt clinic letters and GP communication
Private clinic locations
Private Medical Insurance & Self-Pay
Self-pay patients can book a private consultation directly without a GP referral. If you are using private medical insurance, please check whether your insurer requires a referral or pre-authorisation.
Self-pay consultations are also available, with no private medical insurance required New patient consultation £250 · Follow-up consultation £170.
Contact
New patient appointments
New patients can book an initial consultation online or contact the practice for help arranging an appointment.
Telephone
01689 769346
Follow-up appointments
If you are an existing patient and need to arrange or change a follow-up appointment, please contact the hospital where you are seen.
The Sloane Hospital
020 8466 4000
Chelsfield Park Hospital
01689 877855
Practice enquiries
For general enquiries about Dr Campbell’s private practice, please contact the practice secretary.
Telephone
01689 769346
Billing & invoice enquiries
Billing and invoice enquiries are handled separately by Avondale Medical on behalf of Dr Campbell’s practice.
Avondale Medical
Telephone
01943 660542
Email
info@avondalemedical.co.uk
For invoices, payments, insurance payments and account enquiries.
Arrange a consultation
Appointments available for insured and self-pay patients.