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Dr Matthew Bridges

Rheumatology Darlington

Dr Matthew Bridges

2 years of experience

3,383+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Matthew Bridges at a glance

Dr Matthew Bridges is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Darlington, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 32+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2023). Serves patients in Darlington, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Matthew Bridges is a Consultant Rheumatologist with nearly ten years of experience in the treatment of osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and soft tissue rheumatic problems.
Matthew graduated from Leicester Medical School in 1994, and undertook junior doctor training in the East Midlands. After this, he went on to complete his specialist rheumatology training in the North-east of England, and in 2005, he obtained his certificate of completion of specialist training. He was then appointed Consultant Rheumatologist at Darlington Memorial Hospital, where he later became and Head of department in 2013. He also became the trust lead for both the osteoporosis, and neurophysiology services. Dr Bridges has special interests in osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and soft tissue rheumatic problems, and has also published articles on a variety of other rheumatological conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and psoriatic arthritis.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Matthew Bridges

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Darlington (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Rheumatology
    UAB Barcelona, Darlington (GB)
  3. 2027–2028 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-582369 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-FC76A474 · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,787
Annual physical exam 99395 1,117
Vaccination administration 90471 1,997
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,034

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Matthew Bridges
HEADSHOT
Matthew Bridges in consultation
IN OFFICE
Matthew Bridges with the team
WITH TEAM
Matthew Bridges at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 108s
Meet Matthew Bridges

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 10

  1. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Matthew Bridges, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4512/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38460867 · cited by 75
  2. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    Matthew Bridges, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1162/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36617827 · cited by 113
  3. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Matthew Bridges, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1589/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30706358 · cited by 55

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Rheumatology European Annual Congress (Rheumatology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Rheumatology National Society Meeting · Darlington · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — Darlington · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Rheumatology
  • Awareness When should you see a rheumatology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.matthew.bridges@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Matthew Bridges's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Matthew Bridges treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Rheumatology

Joint, muscle and autoimmune disorders including RA, lupus, gout and chronic pain.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Darlington matters

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  • What does Matthew Bridges specialise in?

    Matthew Bridges specialises in Rheumatology in Darlington, GB. 32 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Matthew Bridges treat?

    Matthew Bridges treats conditions within Rheumatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Matthew Bridges practise?

    Matthew Bridges practises in Darlington, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Matthew Bridges speak?

    Matthew Bridges speaks English.

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