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Dr
Dr Catherine Mathews
Rheumatology
English
5,210+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Catherine Mathews is an experienced Consultant Rheumatologist at The Blackheath Hospital with extensive expertise in addressing a wide spectrum of musculoskeletal diseases in both adults and children.
Dr Mathews completed her medical degree at the University of Cambridge in 1995, and undertook her specialist rheumatology training in London. She entered the General Medical Council (GMC) specialist register for rheumatology in 2006 and has been practicing as a consultant since. She currently leads her local rheumatology department and fosters close professional connections with numerous experts in their field, allowing her to provide comprehensive, interdisciplinary care to her patients.
At The Blackheath Hospital, she sees patients with a wide range of conditions that can cause joint or muscle problems including inflammatory arthritis, vasculitis, gout, back and neck conditions, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, shoulder impingement, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome, calcium crystal diseases, giant cell arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica. Dr Mathews has a clinical network with the Evelina Children’s Hospital, where she manages a diverse range of conditions that can young individuals, ranging from hypermobility to complex arthritis.
Dr Mathews holds the role of senior hospital director, where she oversees the training of medical students and trainee doctors across multiple specialties. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, a past President of the Rheumatology Section of the Royal Society of Medicine, and has several publications. Notably, she has played a pivotal role in authoring national guidelines for the treatment of common rheumatological conditions.
Dr Mathews completed her medical degree at the University of Cambridge in 1995, and undertook her specialist rheumatology training in London. She entered the General Medical Council (GMC) specialist register for rheumatology in 2006 and has been practicing as a consultant since. She currently leads her local rheumatology department and fosters close professional connections with numerous experts in their field, allowing her to provide comprehensive, interdisciplinary care to her patients.
At The Blackheath Hospital, she sees patients with a wide range of conditions that can cause joint or muscle problems including inflammatory arthritis, vasculitis, gout, back and neck conditions, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, shoulder impingement, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome, calcium crystal diseases, giant cell arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica. Dr Mathews has a clinical network with the Evelina Children’s Hospital, where she manages a diverse range of conditions that can young individuals, ranging from hypermobility to complex arthritis.
Dr Mathews holds the role of senior hospital director, where she oversees the training of medical students and trainee doctors across multiple specialties. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, a past President of the Rheumatology Section of the Royal Society of Medicine, and has several publications. Notably, she has played a pivotal role in authoring national guidelines for the treatment of common rheumatological conditions.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Catherine Mathews
Education & training
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2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2017–2021 Residency · Rheumatology
Career & appointments
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2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Rheumatology
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,096 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 806 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,982 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,089 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 30 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 4 · i10: 5
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Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across GB
DOI: 10.9179/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39993244 · cited by 184
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Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
DOI: 10.9615/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38862091 · cited by 26
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Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across GB
DOI: 10.3378/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35949092 · cited by 20
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Rheumatology European Annual Congress (Rheumatology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Rheumatology National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2022
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2022
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2022
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.70
- Staff Friendliness
- 4.97
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.85
- Value For Money
- 4.87
- Would Recommend Pct
- 98
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Rheumatology
- Awareness When should you see a rheumatology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · catherine.mathews@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
