Conditions & Services
Specialist rheumatology care
Dr Richard Campbell provides specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of rheumatological and musculoskeletal conditions.
Patients may already have an established diagnosis, or may be seeking an expert opinion because of persistent symptoms, abnormal investigations or uncertainty about the cause of their symptoms.
Not sure what is causing your symptoms?
If you have persistent or unexplained joint pain, stiffness or swelling, a rheumatology assessment can help establish the cause — even if you do not yet have a diagnosis.
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Conditions & services
Inflammatory arthritis
Assessment and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis / ankylosing spondylitis and reactive arthritis.
Osteoarthritis & musculoskeletal pain
Assessment of joint and musculoskeletal pain, including osteoarthritis, mechanical joint problems and symptoms where the underlying diagnosis is uncertain.
Connective tissue diseases
Specialist assessment and management of lupus, Sjögren’s syndrome and other systemic autoimmune and connective tissue diseases.
Polymyalgia rheumatica & giant cell arteritis
Diagnosis and management of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and giant cell arteritis (GCA), including investigation of new or recurrent symptoms.
Gout & crystal arthritis
Diagnosis and treatment of gout and other crystal arthropathies, including recurrent attacks and long-term management.
Osteoporosis & bone health
Assessment of osteoporosis and fracture risk, interpretation of bone density scans and advice on appropriate treatment and monitoring.
Fibromyalgia & chronic pain
Assessment of widespread pain, fatigue and other symptoms associated with fibromyalgia and chronic pain syndromes.
Vasculitis
Assessment and management of suspected or established vasculitis and related systemic inflammatory conditions.
Joint & soft tissue injections
Joint and soft tissue injections where clinically appropriate, including injections for conditions affecting areas such as the knee and shoulder and for trigger finger.
Unexplained joint pain and symptoms
Specialist assessment for patients with unexplained joint pain, swelling or stiffness, fatigue, raised inflammatory markers or other symptoms where a clear diagnosis has not yet been established.
Not sure what is causing your symptoms?
You do not need to have an established rheumatological diagnosis before arranging a consultation. Many patients seek a specialist opinion because symptoms have persisted despite initial investigations or because the cause remains uncertain.
A rheumatology consultation can bring together your symptoms, examination findings, previous investigations and medical history to determine whether further investigation or treatment is required.
Common reasons for referral include:
- Persistent joint pain or swelling
- Early morning joint or muscle stiffness
- Recurrent episodes of joint inflammation
- Unexplained fatigue associated with joint or muscle symptoms
- Raised inflammatory markers
- Abnormal autoimmune blood tests
- Unexplained musculoskeletal symptoms
- A previous diagnosis where a second specialist opinion is required
A thorough specialist assessment
Consultations are thorough and unhurried, allowing time to understand your symptoms, review previous investigations and consider the possible causes.
Where further investigations are required, these can be planned following the consultation. Findings and treatment options are explained clearly, with a structured management plan and communication with your GP where appropriate.
Thorough assessment
Time to explore your symptoms and medical history.
Review of investigations
Previous blood tests, scans and other relevant investigations can be reviewed.
Clear explanation
Findings and possible diagnoses are explained in understandable terms.
Structured plan
Clear recommendations for further investigation, treatment or follow-up.
Arrange a consultation
Private consultations are available at Sloane Hospital in Beckenham and Chelsfield Park Hospital in Orpington. Self-pay and insured patients are welcome.