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Dr John Etherington
Rheumatology
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Dr John Etherington
Dr Etherington is an experienced consultant, specialising in Rheumatology and Rehabilitation. He is the Medical Director of Pure Sports Medicine. Medicine, with a Master's degree in Sports Medicine and considerable experience in the management of sports and musculoskeletal injuries - including the use of exercise-based rehabilitation. He served in the Army for 35 years and was the Director of Defence Rehabilitation for the UK Armed Forces for 10 years. He was responsible for the planning and delivery of all forms of rehabilitation for the Services including musculoskeletal, neurological and trauma rehabilitation. He was Defence Consultant Advisor for rheumatology, rehabilitation and Sport and Exercise Medicine. He developed the complex trauma rehabilitation service for the battle casualties from Iraq and Afghanistan, which achieved a world class reputation. He was National Clinical Director Rehabilitation for NHS England for 3 years and worked on the programme which developed the Regional Trauma Networks. He was a member of 2 NHS Clinical Reference Groups. He was the President of the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK for 3 years and was awarded an OBE in 2009 and a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours 2018.
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·
#-648567
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-52CD72FB
Renewal due 2037
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
Allianz Professional
4,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2016–2022
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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2022–2026
Residency · Rheumatology
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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2026–2027
Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Cleveland Clinic, US
Career & appointments
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2026-09–2027-08
Junior consultant
Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
2,114 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
1,148 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
708 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
771 |
Patient reviews
See all 5216"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Rheumatology — — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2027
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2027
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2027
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Research & publications
h-index: 14 · i10: 10
Selected publications
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European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
DOI: 10.6592/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 34
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Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.2497/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 88
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European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
DOI: 10.4312/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 158
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Additional publications
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Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Rheumatology · European Annual Congress (Rheumatology) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Rheumatology · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Dr John Etherington
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Dr John Etherington is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
Please use the booking flow to enter your insurance — we verify and confirm before your slot.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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