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Dr Andrew Cairns

Rheumatology Hillsborough

Dr Andrew Cairns

10 years of experience

10,502+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Andrew Cairns at a glance

Dr Andrew Cairns is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Hillsborough, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 31+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Hillsborough, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Andrew Cairns is a Consultant Rheumatologist in the Belfast HSC Trust based at Musgrave Park Hospital, Belfast where he was appointed in 2004. Dr Cairns also provides rheumatology clinics in Belfast City Hospital. He qualified in Medicine from Queen's University Belfast in 1995, trained in Belfast and Edinburgh and is an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at Queen's University, Belfast. He is on the GMC Specialist Register for Rheumatology.

He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London, the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, and the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland.

He is a member of the British Society for Rheumatology and is the current President of the Irish Society for Rheumatology.

He also holds an MSc degree in Sport and Exercise Medicine. He is a musculoskeletal ultrasound tutor and has published in a wide range of rheumatic diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, SLE, and in the use of biologic drugs and musculoskeletal ultrasound.

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

— Dr Andrew Cairns

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Hillsborough (GB)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Hillsborough (GB)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-176850 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-5E9CBB46 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,475
Annual physical exam 99395 2,533
Vaccination administration 90471 2,029
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,378

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 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Andrew Cairns
HEADSHOT
Andrew Cairns in consultation
IN OFFICE
Andrew Cairns with the team
WITH TEAM
Andrew Cairns at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 101s
Meet Andrew Cairns

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    Andrew Cairns, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1600/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37354027 · cited by 147
  2. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Andrew Cairns, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7443/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33037372 · cited by 153
  3. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    Andrew Cairns, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4443/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32522859 · cited by 47
  4. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Andrew Cairns, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.5258/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 33383428 · cited by 77

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.andrew.cairns@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 Andrew Cairns's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Andrew Cairns 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.

Dr Andrew Cairns is one of 423 rheumatology doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse rheumatology doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Hillsborough matters

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  • What does Andrew Cairns specialise in?

    Andrew Cairns specialises in Rheumatology in Hillsborough, GB. 31 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Andrew Cairns treat?

    Andrew Cairns treats conditions within Rheumatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Andrew Cairns practise?

    Andrew Cairns practises in Hillsborough, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Andrew Cairns speak?

    Andrew Cairns speaks English.

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