Rheumatology Services

The Children’s Rheumatology Service diagnose and treat musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions including arthritis and joint pain.

Location

Children's Outpatients, Kingfisher Building, Pink Zone, Lewisham Hospital

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Contact

Tel: 020 8333-3000 extension 6824 

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Who we can help

The service is for children and young people up to the age of 16.

Conditions we can treat

The service treats a number of musculoskeletal and autoimmune conditions, including:

  • Arthritis
  • Joint pain
  • Musculo-skeletal pain
  • Hypermobility
  • Regional pain
  • Connective tissue disease

Services available

  • Holistic medical assessment
  • Physiotherapy
  • Access to local orthotic service
  • Referrals to psychological and occupational therapy services, as appropriate
  • School liaison

How to get a referral

Children can be referred by their GP or by healthcare professionals from other NHS trusts.

Why choose the Lewisham Children’s Rheumatology Service?

It is a long-standing multi-disciplinary service with extensive experience of managing children with Rheumatological problems.

Clinical services are provided by a Consultant Rheumatologist and Consultant Paediatrician with an interest in Paediatric Rheumatology.
 

Key staff

Dr John Stroobant, Consultant Paediatrician