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Dr Catherine Mathews
Rheumatology
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Dr Catherine Mathews
Dr Catherine Mathews is an experienced Consultant Rheumatologist at The Blackheath Hospital with extensive expertise in addressing a wide spectrum of musculoskeletal diseases in both adults and children. Dr Mathews completed her medical degree at the University of Cambridge in 1995, and undertook her specialist rheumatology training in London. She entered the General Medical Council (GMC) specialist register for rheumatology in 2006 and has been practicing as a consultant since. She currently leads her local rheumatology department and fosters close professional connections with numerous experts in their field, allowing her to provide comprehensive, interdisciplinary care to her patients. At The Blackheath Hospital, she sees patients with a wide range of conditions that can cause joint or muscle problems including inflammatory arthritis, vasculitis, gout, back and neck conditions, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, shoulder impingement, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome, calcium crystal diseases, giant cell arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica. Dr Mathews has a clinical network with the Evelina Children’s Hospital, where she manages a diverse range of conditions that can young individuals, ranging from hypermobility to complex arthritis. Dr Mathews holds the role of senior hospital director, where she oversees the training of medical students and trainee doctors across multiple specialties. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, a past President of the Rheumatology Section of the Royal Society of Medicine, and has several publications. Notably, she has played a pivotal role in authoring national guidelines for the treatment of common rheumatological conditions.
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) · GB
#GB-166531
Valid until 2028-12-31
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European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-6EE16232
Renewal due 2032
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AXA Healthcare Liability
2,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2011–2017
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universidad de Sevilla (GB)
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2017–2021
Residency · Rheumatology
Universitat de València (GB)
Career & appointments
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2021-09–2022-08
Junior consultant
Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
1,096 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
806 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
1,982 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
2,089 |
Patient reviews
See all 21"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Rheumatology — — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
- Excellence in Patient Care — National Society · 2024 national
- Young Investigator Award — European Society · 2023 international
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2022
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2022
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2022
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Insurance compatibility
For international patients
Multilingual care
Coordinator: Patient liaison · catherine.mathews@euroclinics.example. Care delivered in English.
Travel & transfer
Aftercare worldwide
Coordinated follow-up by request.
Research & publications
h-index: 4 · i10: 5
Selected publications
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Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across GB
DOI: 10.9179/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 184
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Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
DOI: 10.9615/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 26
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Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across GB
DOI: 10.3378/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 20
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Invited talks
- Practical updates in Rheumatology · European Annual Congress (Rheumatology) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Rheumatology · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Dr Catherine Mathews
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Dr Catherine Mathews is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
In-network with major international insurers (Allianz Worldwide, AXA Global, BUPA Global and others). Use the "Verify my insurance" button to confirm your plan.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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