Rheumatology Services
The Children’s Rheumatology Service diagnose and treat musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions including arthritis and joint pain.
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Location |
Children’s Outpatients |
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Contact |
020 8333-3000 ext. 6824 |
Who is the service for?
The service is for children and young people up to the age of 16.
What conditions does the department treat?
The service treats a number of musculoskeletal and autoimmune conditions, including:
- Arthritis
- Joint pain
- Musculo-skeletal pain
- Hypermobility
- Regional pain
- Connective tissue disease
What services are provided?
- Holistic medical assessment
- Physiotherapy
- Access to local orthotic service
- Referrals to psychological and occupational therapy services, as appropriate
- School liaison
How can you 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