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
Rheumatology Consultants
- Dr Julie Dawson (Secretary: 01744 646 611)
- Dr Adrian Clewes (Secretary: 01744 646 612)
- Dr Pippa Mc Caffrey
- Dr Madhu Mahindrakar (Secretary: 01744 646 612)
Nurse Manager / Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Joanne Gee
Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Angela Cox
- Elaine Williams
- Charlotte Howden
- Clare Bennett
- Clinical Nurse Specialist – Biologics
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Janet Williams
Rheumatology Nurse
- Shanice Evans
Rheumatology Research Nurse
- Denise Graham
Physician’s Associate
- Rachel Finch
Rheumatology Day Unit
- Richard Boyce
- Nikki Fahey
- Kim Panther
Healthcare Assistants
- Tony Hall
- Antony Heesom
- Veronika Matthews
- Margaret Reichardt
- Alison Rigby
Healthcare Assistants/Admin
- Alison Rigby
- Roseann Wiswell
Advanced Musculoskeletal Practitioner
- Treena Chillingworth
Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
- Yvonne Hough
Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist
- Debbie Lenton
Rheumatology Co-ordinators
- Hollie Draper
- Emma Warbrick
Secretarial Team
- Pamela Chadwick
- Jacqueline Curtis
- Yvonne Dawber
- Maureen McCann
- 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 04th October 2022