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Dr John Etherington

Rheumatology London

Dr John Etherington

2 years of experience

12,361+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr John Etherington at a glance

Dr John Etherington is a Rheumatology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 40+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2022). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

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.”

— Dr John Etherington

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  3. 2026–2027 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-648567 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-52CD72FB · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,114
Annual physical exam 99395 1,148
Vaccination administration 90471 708
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 771

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

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
John Etherington in consultation
IN OFFICE
John Etherington with the team
WITH TEAM
John Etherington at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 70s
Meet John Etherington

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 10

  1. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    John Etherington, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6592/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30558426 · cited by 34
  2. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    John Etherington, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2497/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32344693 · cited by 88
  3. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    John Etherington, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4312/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34901186 · cited by 158
  4. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    John Etherington, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.2253/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 32550474 · cited by 116

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — London · 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

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · john.etherington.9@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 John Etherington's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr John Etherington 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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  • What does John Etherington specialise in?

    John Etherington specialises in Rheumatology in London, GB. 40 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does John Etherington treat?

    John Etherington treats conditions within Rheumatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does John Etherington practise?

    John Etherington practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does John Etherington speak?

    John Etherington speaks English.

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