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Professor John Axford

Geverifieerd Reumatologie London

Professor John Axford

16 jaar ervaring 4.9 (51 geverifieerde recensies)

8,099+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor John Axford at a glance

Professor John Axford is a Reumatologie practitioner based in London, Verenigd Koninkrijk, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 45+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2006). Serves patients in London, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

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Professor John Axford is a Consultant Rheumatologist and Emeritus Professor of Clinical Rheumatology at St George's University Hospitals. He specialises in musculoskeletal disorders, including osteoarthritis, and autoimmune rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and Lupus. He also has a clinical interest in paediatric arthritis and back pain.
He established the The Hotung Centre at St Geroge's in 2002 and was the first director. The centre integrates all facets of musculoskeletal clinical care and research and is now an internationally acknowledged centre of clinical excellence. He is also the founding director of the London Rheumatology Clinic, which aims to provide holistic individualised clinical care by specified leading clinicians in a coordinated and integrated manner.
Professor Axford has an active research interest in rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and lupus, and has authored over 80 peer reviewed paper and 20 books. He is often invited to speak at conferenced both nationally and internationally.
He has received a number of awards including BMA book of the year award, the Doris Hillier Award for Rheumatology, four NHS/ACCEA merit awards and honorary membership of the Royal Society of Medicine. He is an Honorary member of the Royal Society of Medicine and the Vice Chair of the Education and Training Committee for the British Society of Rheumatology.
Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsJoint Injection
Soft Tissue Injection
Osteoarthritis,
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Lupus

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

— Professor John Axford

Opleiding & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Reumatologie
    Universidad de Sevilla, London (GB)
  3. 2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Reumatologie

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-88868 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Reumatologie
#EB-50CDC401 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 1,890
Annual physical exam 99395 1,324
Vaccination administration 90471 324
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,979

Diensten & prijzen

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

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

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

Video's

introduction · 68s
Meet John Axford

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 6 · i10: 3

  1. European registry analysis of Reumatologie outcomes
    John Axford, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7879/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31496912 · geciteerd door 2
  2. Outcomes of Reumatologie in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    John Axford, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9420/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37033056 · geciteerd door 120

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated Reumatologie — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2011

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Reumatologie
  • Awareness When should you see a reumatologie?

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · mr.john.axford@euroclinics.example
Geaccepteerde internationale verzekeringen
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Locatie

1 tag

Patiëntbeoordelingen

51 geverifieerde recensies
4.90
★★★★⯨
51 recensies
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
97.0
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Recente recensies

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Professor John Axford's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Professor John Axford treats, with the size of the national pool of Verenigd Koninkrijk doctors offering the same care.

Reumatologie

Joint, muscle and autoimmune disorders including RA, lupus, gout and chronic pain.

Professor John Axford is one of 423 reumatologie doctors indexed in Verenigd Koninkrijk. Browse reumatologie doctors in Verenigd Koninkrijk →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does John Axford specialise in?

    John Axford specialises in Reumatologie in London, GB. 45 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does John Axford treat?

    John Axford treats conditions within Reumatologie. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does John Axford practise?

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

  • What languages does John Axford speak?

    John Axford speaks English.

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  • What do patients say about John Axford?

    John Axford has a verified rating of 4.9/5 from 51 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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