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Rheumatology Assessment London at Tower Bridge Hospital, East London
Rheumatology · Joints & autoimmune · Assess & refer

Joint, bone & autoimmune concerns, assessed properly.

Painful, swollen or stiff joints, gout flares or suspected autoimmune conditions deserve a proper look. Our GP-led rheumatology service assesses you, arranges the right initial tests, and refers you to a consultant rheumatologist where needed.

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GP-led
assessment
Initial tests
bloods & imaging
Specialist
referral pathway

Not for emergencies. For anything serious or life-threatening, call 999 or go to A&E. For urgent advice any time, NHS 111 is available 24/7.

What we help with

Joints, bones and autoimmune symptoms

  • Joint pain, swelling and stiffness
  • Suspected arthritis (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid)
  • Gout and other crystal arthritis
  • Back and neck pain
  • Widespread pain and fatigue
  • Suspected autoimmune / connective-tissue conditions
  • Raised inflammatory markers found on blood tests

How it works

Assess, test, refer

  1. A consultation and examination of the affected joints.
  2. Initial blood tests (inflammation, autoimmune screen, uric acid) and imaging where helpful.
  3. An explanation of the likely cause.
  4. Starting treatment where appropriate.
  5. Referral to a consultant rheumatologist for specialist management where needed.

How we work

GP-led, with the right referral

The right first step

Many joint problems can be assessed and started in a GP-led clinic, with the right tests arranged early — and where a specialist rheumatologist is needed, we refer you promptly with your results in hand, saving time.

Good to know

Safe, joined-up care

GMC-registered clinicians, CQC-registered clinic

You’re seen by GMC-registered clinicians at our CQC-registered Whitechapel clinic. We keep clear, confidential records and, with your consent, share a summary with your NHS GP so your care stays joined up. A chaperone is available for any examination on request, at no charge.

You don’t need to be registered with us, and private care complements — it doesn’t replace — being registered with an NHS GP.

What we don’t do here

  • We are not an emergency service. For anything serious or life-threatening, call 999 or go to A&E. For urgent advice any time, NHS 111 is available 24/7.
  • We are an outpatient clinic and do not provide hospital admission or inpatient care.
  • Private care and screening complement, and do not replace, being registered with an NHS GP or national NHS screening programmes.

Fees

Clear, up-front pricing

Consultation and assessment fees are set out on our price list, and any tests or treatments are explained and priced clearly before you go ahead — no surprises. Some services are priced on enquiry; just ask the clinic team.

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Good to know

Common questions

Can you diagnose arthritis?

We assess and arrange the right tests, and can start treatment; complex or inflammatory arthritis is referred to a rheumatologist.

Do you treat gout?

Yes — acute flares and long-term prevention, with the right blood tests.

What tests will I need?

Usually blood tests for inflammation and autoimmune markers, and sometimes imaging.

Will I see a specialist?

Where specialist management is needed, we refer you to a consultant rheumatologist with your results.

Get your joints assessed

Book a rheumatology assessment — the right tests early, and specialist referral when needed.

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In an emergency, call 999. Tower Bridge Hospital London is not an emergency service. Your nearest A&E is The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Road E1 1FR — 5 minutes’ walk from our front door.

Related reading

Rheumatology conditions we see & patient information

Doctor-reviewed guides from our Health Insights library on inflammatory and autoimmune joint and connective-tissue conditions, with same-day private assessment at our Whitechapel clinic in East London. Written and reviewed by GMC-registered clinicians.

Areas we serve

Rheumatology Assessment in London & East London — Whitechapel, the City & Canary Wharf

Our Rheumatology Assessment service at Whitechapel, E1 cares for patients from right across London and East London, the City and the Docklands — including Aldgate, Bethnal Green, Bow, Shoreditch, Canary Wharf, Stratford, Bermondsey and the surrounding areas. Same-day and walk-in appointments are available and you do not need a GP referral.

Easy to reach — minutes from the Royal London Hospital and Aldgate East, Whitechapel, Aldgate and Liverpool Street stations, and one stop from Canary Wharf on the Elizabeth line.

Looking for rheumatology assessment near me? If you are searching for a private rheumatology assessment near me, a doctor, clinic or specialist near me in East London, our Whitechapel practice is on your doorstep — walk-in and same-day appointments, no GP referral, and no long NHS waiting list.

Book a same-day appointment or call 020 7916 0029. See our transparent fees. Open 7 days a week, 9am–7pm. Private clinic on Whitechapel Road, London E1 — serving Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Newham, Islington, the City of London and Southwark.

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