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Professor Cathy Speed

Rheumatology London

Professor Cathy Speed

2 years of experience

6,379+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor Cathy Speed at a glance

Professor Cathy Speed is a Rheumatology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 37+ 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 London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Professor Cathy Speed is a Consultant in Rheumatology, Sport and Exercise Medicine. She is a Professor of Sports Medicine & Human Performance at Cardiff Metropolitan University and Professor of Sports Medicine at the University of St Mark & St John.
She specialises in the management of sporting and non-sporting musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain syndromes, arthritis and exercise medicine. She also had a specialist interest in tendon and other soft tissue injuries and in diagnostic ultrasound.
She uses advanced diagnostic techniques, including imaging and biomechanical assessments, in the evaluation of medical complaints. She also utilises various injection therapies, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, exercise and rehabilitation. She runs an Exercise Prescription Clinic and develops customised exercise programmes for all types of individuals, from the sedentary to the elite athlete.
She has extensive experience working with athletes and has been a Physician at a number of Olympic and Commonwealth Games and was the Chief Medical Officer to Team GB Holding Camp for the Beijing Olympic Games.
She has been extensively published in peer-reviewed journals and is the author of a textbook on soft tissue and sport injuries. She is also active in the training of undergraduates and postgraduates.


Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Biomechanical Assessments
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
Injection Therapies
Pain Management
Rheumatology
Arthritis
Back Pain
Chronic Pain
Joint Pain
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Osteoporosis

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

— Professor Cathy Speed

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)

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-885067 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-AF214AAE · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 3,044
Annual physical exam 99395 194
Vaccination administration 90471 890
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 677

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Cathy Speed
HEADSHOT
Cathy Speed in consultation
IN OFFICE
Cathy Speed with the team
WITH TEAM
Cathy Speed at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 66s
Meet Cathy Speed

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 3

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
    Cathy Speed, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1038/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39363735 · cited by 28
  2. Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across GB
    Cathy Speed, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5159/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34490611 · cited by 174
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
    Cathy Speed, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9059/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36577609 · cited by 32

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 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 · ms.cathy.speed@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

Professor Cathy Speed's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Professor Cathy Speed 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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  • What does Cathy Speed specialise in?

    Cathy Speed specialises in Rheumatology in London, GB. 37 years of clinical experience.

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    Cathy Speed treats conditions within Rheumatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Cathy Speed practise?

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

  • What languages does Cathy Speed speak?

    Cathy Speed speaks English.

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