Children's rheumatology

• British Society of Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology

Paediatric rheumatology clinic

Address:
Paediatric outpatients department
Sixth floor, QEQM building
St Mary's Hospital
Praed Street
London W2 1NY

Hours: Fourth Monday of every month

Phone: 020 3312 7629 (PA)

Adolescent clinic

Address:
Paediatric outpatients department
Sixth floor, QEQM building
St Mary's Hospital
Praed Street
London W2 1NY

Hours: Second Tuesday of every month (evenings)

Phone: 020 3312 7629 (PA)

Consultants

Dr Andrea Goddard, consultant paediatrician

Physiotherapist

Vanessa Odoffin

Pharmacist

Penny Fletcher, paediatric pharmacist

Our team also includes the Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust’s children's community nursing team.

Before your appointment

We usually see patients within 12 weeks of receiving the referral, with urgent cases seen more quickly in our paediatric short stay unit.

For young children, please bring their ‘red book’. Also bring clinic letters from other consultants if available. Check your appointment letter for specific instructions and please also bring:

• Your full address and contact number(s)
• Your appointment card and letter
• Your GP’s name and address
• A list of questions for the consultant

During your appointment

Please note that we are a teaching hospital. Medical students may be present; if you'd prefer they not attend, inform the nurse or doctor.

At the first appointment, we will take a detailed history and may arrange blood tests and imaging (x-ray, MRI, ultrasound).

After your appointment

If ongoing treatment is needed, we will manage and coordinate your child’s care. Many patients are treated with subcutaneous methotrexate (via injection); our clinical nurse specialist will provide training for this if needed.

We also work closely with community children’s nurses so treatment can be provided closer to home.

GPs

Please use NHS e-Referrals to refer a patient to our children's rheumatology service.