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Dr Robert Callaghan

Rheumatology Newport

Dr Robert Callaghan

15 years of experience

8,081+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Robert Callaghan at a glance

Dr Robert Callaghan is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Newport, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 30+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Newport, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Callaghan is a Consultant Rheumatologist who qualified in 1996 and has held his NHS Consultant Rheumatolgist post in Gwent, South Wales, since 2005.
He has wide-ranging clinical expertise in all general rheumatological problems which includes inflammatory arthritis and autoimmune musculoskeletal disease. He trained at Cardiff University with subsequent higher specialist training in the West Midlands. He also has a special clinical interest in connective tissue disease (SLE/lupus, Sjogren's syndrome, myositis, scleroderma and vasculitis).
Dr Callaghan sits on his regional medicine and therapeutic committee and has provided support for various advisory boards. His research background includes participation in various regional and national clinical trials. His publications include rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, connective tissue disease, septic arthritis and fibromyalgia. As an Honorary
Clinical Teacher for the School of Medicine in Cardiff, he is also actively involved in the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs.
Any spare time he has is spent with his wife and 3 children. He is also a keen tennis player and has played competitive tennis since his younger days.

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

— Dr Robert Callaghan

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Newport (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Newport (GB)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-322008 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-0EB7D480 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,662
Annual physical exam 99395 2,008
Vaccination administration 90471 1,816
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,671

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 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Robert Callaghan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Robert Callaghan with the team
WITH TEAM
Robert Callaghan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 146s
Meet Robert Callaghan

Research & publications

h-index: 12 · i10: 5

  1. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Robert Callaghan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2410/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35406805 · cited by 86
  2. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    Robert Callaghan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8977/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32402595 · cited by 52

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.rob.callaghan@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 Robert Callaghan's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Robert Callaghan 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

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    Robert Callaghan specialises in Rheumatology in Newport, GB. 30 years of clinical experience.

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    Robert Callaghan speaks English.

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