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
Contact
Tel: 020 8333-3000 extension 6824
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