Our rheumataology services is provided from Sunderland Royal Hospital, with joint clinics carried out for conditions such as osteoporosis and ultra-sound imaging in inflammatory arthritis.We also have joint injection/soft tissue clinics carried out by our physiotherapists and several specialist nurse clinics for early arthritis education, biologics medicines and osteoporosis.
Inpatient care is provided at Sunderland Royal Hospital, Ward B28, B level.
The rheumatology outpatient department is located within the Chester Wing outpatient department, Area 5 at Sunderland Royal Hospital. Clinics are also held at the Galleries Health Centre, Washington, and Monkwearmouth Hospital.
Divisional Director
Ceri Bentham
Directorate Manager
Jen McArdle
Clinical Director
Dr Saeed Ahmed
Clinical Lead
Claire Bracewell
Matron
Rachel Thompson