Join us for an exclusive GP based webinar with Consultant Rheumatologist Dr Gulam Patel. Dr Patel will give a free talk on Rheumatic Conditions of the Upper Limbs (Shoulders, Elbows and Hands).

You will have a chance to ask questions to Dr Patel, so register today if you want to know more!

About our speaker:

Dr Gulam Patel trained at Cambridge & London Universities from 1981-87. Following General Medical training he underwent six years of Rheumatology specialisation on the South London Rheumatology Training Programme. He has over thirty years of experience as a Doctor, with more than twenty years as a Consultant in Rheumatology & General Internal Medicine at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (ASPH) and in private practice.

Dr Patel specialises in General Rheumatology and his breadth of experience allows him to enjoy an interest in a wide range of conditions: osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, inflammatory joint disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis & psoriatic arthritis, joint & soft tissue injection therapy, fibromyalgia, hypermobility, tendonitis, crystal arthritis including gout & pseudogout, neck & back pain, ankylosing spondylitis, connective tissue disorders such as systemic lupus, scleroderma, myositis & Sjogrens syndrome and sports injuries. He relishes the challenge of diagnostic conundrums, especially those which overlap between Rheumatology & General Internal Medicine such as fatigue, arthralgia, myalgia and pain conditions.

He practices a holistic approach with an emphasis on history and examination, combined with the most appropriate tests, to reach a diagnosis and design a bespoke care plan, tailored & personalised for the individual. As a traditional physician with a modern approach, he combines courtesy and compassion for the concerns & needs of the patient, with an evidence-based approach to treatment. He ensures that they are fully involved and well-informed.

Dr Patel is currently the Clinical Lead for Rheumatology services at ASPH where he has been instrumental in setting up the Early Arthritis Clinic. His contribution to high quality healthcare has been recognised by the award of three Clinical Excellence Awards. He was elected as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in 2007.

Clinical Interests:

• Osteoporosis
• Osteoarthritis
• Inflammatory joint disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis & psoriatic arthritis
• Joint & soft tissue injection therapy
• Fibromyalgia
• Hypermobility
• Tendonitis
• Crystal arthritis including gout & pseudogout
• Neck & back pain
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Connective tissue disorders such as systemic lupus, scleroderma, myositis & Sjogrens syndrome
• Sports injuries
• Diagnostic conundrums such as fatigue, arthralgia, myalgia and chronic pain conditions

Meeting details:

This online event is free to attend via Microsoft Teams but you will need to register to receive the link in advance.

The presentation will start promptly at 6pm so please do join at least 5 minutes beforehand. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions throughout and we encourage you to get involved.

Link to meeting:

You'll be sent a link to the Microsoft Teams meeting in advance, but please check your junk mail if you haven't received anything at least two hours before the event.