Our Services A - Z - Rheumatology Department
About the service
The Rheumatology Department deals with the diagnosis and management of conditions affecting joints, muscles and bones. In particular, we treat inflammatory conditions such as:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Lupus
We work closely with local GPs to help patients get the best possible treatment for their condition. Please talk to your doctor who will explain how you can be referred.
- About the Team
Consultants
- Dr Julie Dawson
- Dr Adrian Clewes
- Dr Pippa Mc Caffrey
- Dr Madhu Mahindrakar
Clinical Manager/ Rheumatology Nurse Clinician
- Joanne Gee
Clinical Nurse Specialists Rheumatology
- Angela Cox
- Elaine Williams
- Charlotte Howden
- Clare Bennett
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Biologics
- Janet Williams
Rheumatology Nurse
- Shanice Evans
Rheumatology Research Nurse
- Denise Graham
Rheumatology Day Unit Staff Nurses
- Nikki Fahey
- Emily Guilfoyle
- Richard Boyce
Metrology Co-ordinator
- Roseann Wiswell
Healthcare Assistants
- Alison Rigby
- Margaret Reichardt
- Veronika Matthews
- Christopher Green
Advanced Musculoskeletal Practitioner
- Treena Chillingworth
Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
- Yvonne Hough
Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist
- Debbie Lenton
- Location
St Helens Hospital– Ground Floor, Purple Zone
Whiston Hospital– Main outpatients department, Level 1, Yellow Zone
- Contact Details
St Helens Hospital
Reception: 01744 646436 or 646437
Nurse advice: 01744 646457
Blood monitoring: 01744 646439
Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapists: 01744 646454
Dr Mahindrakars Secretary: 01744 646612
Dr Dawson Secretary: 01744 646611
Dr Clewes Secretary: 01744 646612Whiston Hospital
General outpatient appointment enquiries: 0151 430 1234
- Relevant Leaflets/Documents/Links
- Useful Documents
Page last updated on 11th May 2022
