Specialist rheumatology care in Central London
Expert assessment and personalised treatment in the heart of London.
Arrange a private consultation with Dr Naveen Bhadauria at one of two accessible Central London clinics: The Shard Outpatients at London Bridge or Welbeck London in Marylebone.
The two locations serve different parts of the capital, giving you a practical choice when planning an appointment around work, travel or other commitments. You will see the same consultant at either clinic and can choose according to location and availability.
Two Central London clinics
The Shard and Welbeck provide convenient options on opposite sides of Central London. The Shard is next to one of the capital’s busiest rail and Underground interchanges. Welbeck London is positioned near the West End and the Harley Street medical district.
Appointments are suitable for people seeking an initial assessment, continued management of an existing rheumatological condition or a specialist second opinion.
The Shard Outpatients at London Bridge
Convenient appointments in a landmark setting, moments from London Bridge station.
The Shard Outpatients
HCA Healthcare UK
32 St Thomas Street
London
SE1 9BS
The clinic forms part of the London Bridge Hospital campus and provides specialist outpatient care with diagnostic imaging and other hospital services available within the wider HCA network.
London Bridge station is a short walk away. It is served by the Jubilee and Northern lines, alongside Thameslink, Southeastern and Southern rail services. This makes The Shard a useful choice for people coming from the City, South Bank, Canary Wharf, southeast London, Kent, Surrey or Sussex.
For people based nearby, the location can make it easier to attend without losing a full working day to travel.
Welbeck in Marylebone
Specialist consultations in Marylebone’s renowned medical district.
Welbeck London
1 Welbeck Street
London
W1G 0AR
Welbeck London sits close to Oxford Street, Marylebone and the Harley Street medical district. It offers a modern clinical setting with access to musculoskeletal expertise and diagnostic services.
Bond Street and Oxford Circus stations are nearby, providing Elizabeth, Jubilee, Central, Victoria and Bakerloo line connections. Welbeck is well placed for people travelling from the West End, Mayfair, Fitzrovia, Soho, Paddington and west or northwest London.
Choosing between The Shard and Welbeck London
Find the location that best suits your journey, schedule and care needs.
Your clinical consultation with Dr Bhadauria will follow the same careful approach at either location. In most cases, the best choice is the clinic that is easiest for you to reach.
The Shard may suit you if:
- You work near London Bridge, the City, South Bank or Canary Wharf
- You commute through London Bridge railway or Underground station
- You are travelling from southeast London or the South East
- You would prefer access to the London Bridge Hospital campus
Welbeck London may suit you if:
- You work near Marylebone, Oxford Street, Mayfair or the West End
- Bond Street or Oxford Circus is convenient for your journey
- You are travelling on the Elizabeth line or from west London
- You would prefer a clinic near the Harley Street medical district
When a rheumatology consultation may help
Understand when joint pain, stiffness or swelling could benefit from specialist advice.
A rheumatologist investigates conditions affecting the joints, muscles, bones and immune system. Some problems are straightforward; others produce overlapping symptoms and require a detailed history, examination and carefully selected tests.
Consider arranging an assessment if you have:
- Joint swelling or stiffness that persists or keeps returning
- Morning stiffness that lasts longer than expected
- Several painful joints without a clear explanation
- Recurring attacks of sudden, severe joint pain
- Back pain with features that suggest inflammation
- Unexplained fatigue accompanied by joint or muscle symptoms
- Concerns about bone strength, fractures or osteoporosis
- An abnormal autoimmune blood test requiring specialist interpretation
- An established diagnosis that needs review or a second opinion
Dr Bhadauria’s clinical work includes inflammatory arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, osteoporosis, lupus, inflammatory back pain and other autoimmune or musculoskeletal conditions.
Your consultation with Dr Bhadauria
Time to discuss your symptoms, ask questions and agree on the next steps.
The appointment begins with a detailed discussion rather than a standardised checklist. Dr Bhadauria will explore the pattern of your symptoms, how they have changed, their effect on daily life and any previous diagnoses or treatment.
Where appropriate, the consultation may include a physical examination. Dr Bhadauria will also review relevant correspondence, medication, blood results and imaging that you bring with you.
The next step depends on what the assessment shows. Some patients can be given a clear working diagnosis and management plan at the first visit. Others may need targeted investigations before a conclusion can be reached.
Possible investigations include blood tests, X-rays, ultrasound, MRI, CT imaging or a DEXA bone-density scan. Only tests relevant to your individual presentation will be recommended.
Before you leave, Dr Bhadauria will explain the current findings, answer your questions and outline what happens next. This may involve treatment, further investigation, monitoring or communication with your GP or another specialist
About Dr Naveen Bhadauria
Consultant-Led Specialist Rheumatology
Dr Naveen Bhadauria is a Consultant Rheumatologist and founder of Pure Rheumatology London. He qualified from Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ Medical School in 2004 and completed a BSc in Immunology before undertaking specialist training in Rheumatology and General Internal Medicine.
Alongside his private practice, he has held a substantive NHS Consultant Rheumatologist post since 2018. His approach centres on careful listening, clear explanations and treatment decisions tailored to the individual patient.
Planning an appointment around your working day
Make time for your health alongside your work commitments.
The Central London service is designed to give patients a choice of well-connected clinics rather than requiring everyone to travel to a single site.
When enquiring, tell the team whether The Shard, Welbeck London or either clinic would work for you. Being flexible about location may provide a wider choice of appointment times.
Allow time for reception and any additional tests arranged on the day. If you are working immediately before or after the appointment, ask the booking team what arrival time they recommend.
Self-funded and insured appointments
Explore payment options and what to check before booking.
Pure Rheumatology London accepts enquiries from patients paying for their own care and from patients using private medical insurance.
If you are insured, check your policy before booking. Your insurer may request a GP referral, a claim or membership number and pre-authorisation for the consultation. Tests and follow-up care may require separate approval.
Self-funding patients can ask the practice team for the current consultation fee and information about potential additional costs before proceeding with investigations or treatment.
Book a Central London rheumatology appointment
Take the next step towards understanding your symptoms and finding the right care.
Use the enquiry form to request an appointment with Dr Bhadauria. Select The Shard or Welbeck London as your preferred clinic, or state that either location is suitable.
You can also contact Pure Rheumatology London on 020 7126 7264.
FAQs About Seeing a Rheumatologist in Central London
Answers to common questions about appointments, referrals, treatments and what to expect when visiting our rheumatology clinic in Central London
Yes. Dr Bhadauria consults at both The Shard and Welbeck London. Your choice of clinic does not change who conducts your rheumatology assessment.
This may be possible, depending on clinic availability and whether a particular test or treatment needs to take place at a specific facility. Ask the practice team when arranging the next appointment.
The Shard is generally the more direct option from the City and Canary Wharf because it is beside London Bridge station. The best route will depend on your starting point and travel time.
Welbeck London is in Marylebone, close to Oxford Street, Bond Street and the Harley Street area, making it the natural option for many West End journeys.
Bring a current medication list and any useful clinic letters, blood results or imaging reports. A short timeline of when your symptoms started and how they have changed can also help make the consultation more productive.
A GP referral may not always be required for a self-funded consultation. Insurers set their own conditions, so insured patients should confirm the referral and authorisation requirements of their policy before booking.
No. These clinics provide planned specialist appointments. Call 999 for a life-threatening emergency. For urgent medical advice when you are unsure where to seek help, use NHS 111 online or call 111.
Arrange your consultation
Take the next step towards specialist care.
If joint pain, stiffness, swelling or another unexplained symptom is affecting your everyday life, a specialist assessment can help establish what may be causing it and what to do next.
Arrange a consultation at The Shard or Welbeck London and choose the location that fits most easily around your journey and daily commitments.
