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Professor Karl Gaffney
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Years in practice
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Publications
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Karl Gaffney (MB, BCh, BAO Hons, FRCPI, FRCP) has been a Consultant Rheumatologist
in Norwich since 1995 where he is service lead for axial spondyloarthritis and
adolescent/transition rheumatology. He is an Honorary Professor at Norwich
Medical School, member/former chair of the medical advisory board, National Axial
Spondyloarthritis Society (www.nass.co.uk">www.nass.co.uk), founder member and treasurer of BRITSpA (www.britspa.co.uk">www.britspa.co.uk), chair of the British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) axial SpA
Biologics Guidelines Committee, member of the National Early Inflammatory Arthritis Project Working Group, associate editor Rheumatology (https://academic.oup.com/rheumatology),
co-director and founder of the Spondyloarthritis Academy (www.spaacademy.org), and
an invited member of the Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society www.asas-group.org">www.asas-group.org. He has also represented the BSR and NASS at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) appraisal of biological therapies since 2007. He was Rheumatology
Service Director from 2008 until 2016, Director of Postgraduate Education in Norwich between 1999 and 2005, and Director of Rheumatology Training, Eastern Deanery between 2001 and 2007.
With NASS he has co-developed primary and secondary care educational programmes for
healthcare professionals including Back Pain Seminars, Meeting in a Box,
Solving Spondyloarthritis www.arma.uk.net/nass-solving-spondyloarthropathy">www.arma.uk.net/nass-solving-spondyloarthropathy ,RCGP elearning modules, NASS Allies https://nass.co.uk/get-involved/campaign-with-us/nass-allies">https://nass.co.uk/get-involved/campaign-with-us/nass-allies and Back Pain Plus www.nass.co.uk/back-pain-plus">www.nass.co.uk/back-pain-plus. These initiatives have been awarded national and European awards for excellence in healthcare communication. He is leading the NASS National
Gold Standard Delay to Diagnosis project, launched in June 2021 https://nass.dv002.qfdev.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NASS_A-Gold-Standard-time-to-diagnosis_DIGITAL_28pp_compressed.pdf">https://nass.dv002.qfdev.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NASS_A-Gold-Standard-time-to-diagnosis_DIGITAL_28pp_compressed.pd
Hiscurrent research interests include epidemiology, dose optimisation and
extra-skeletal manifestations of axial SpA. He oversees a large clinical trials programme and collaborates with other national and international centres. He has published over 200 papers and has been an invited speaker at national and international meetings.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Intraarticular and soft tissue injections
epidural injections
intravenous therapies
immunosuppressive treatments
axial spondyloarthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
osteoporosis
osteoarthritis
in Norwich since 1995 where he is service lead for axial spondyloarthritis and
adolescent/transition rheumatology. He is an Honorary Professor at Norwich
Medical School, member/former chair of the medical advisory board, National Axial
Spondyloarthritis Society (www.nass.co.uk">www.nass.co.uk), founder member and treasurer of BRITSpA (www.britspa.co.uk">www.britspa.co.uk), chair of the British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) axial SpA
Biologics Guidelines Committee, member of the National Early Inflammatory Arthritis Project Working Group, associate editor Rheumatology (https://academic.oup.com/rheumatology),
co-director and founder of the Spondyloarthritis Academy (www.spaacademy.org), and
an invited member of the Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society www.asas-group.org">www.asas-group.org. He has also represented the BSR and NASS at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) appraisal of biological therapies since 2007. He was Rheumatology
Service Director from 2008 until 2016, Director of Postgraduate Education in Norwich between 1999 and 2005, and Director of Rheumatology Training, Eastern Deanery between 2001 and 2007.
With NASS he has co-developed primary and secondary care educational programmes for
healthcare professionals including Back Pain Seminars, Meeting in a Box,
Solving Spondyloarthritis www.arma.uk.net/nass-solving-spondyloarthropathy">www.arma.uk.net/nass-solving-spondyloarthropathy ,RCGP elearning modules, NASS Allies https://nass.co.uk/get-involved/campaign-with-us/nass-allies">https://nass.co.uk/get-involved/campaign-with-us/nass-allies and Back Pain Plus www.nass.co.uk/back-pain-plus">www.nass.co.uk/back-pain-plus. These initiatives have been awarded national and European awards for excellence in healthcare communication. He is leading the NASS National
Gold Standard Delay to Diagnosis project, launched in June 2021 https://nass.dv002.qfdev.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NASS_A-Gold-Standard-time-to-diagnosis_DIGITAL_28pp_compressed.pdf">https://nass.dv002.qfdev.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NASS_A-Gold-Standard-time-to-diagnosis_DIGITAL_28pp_compressed.pd
Hiscurrent research interests include epidemiology, dose optimisation and
extra-skeletal manifestations of axial SpA. He oversees a large clinical trials programme and collaborates with other national and international centres. He has published over 200 papers and has been an invited speaker at national and international meetings.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Intraarticular and soft tissue injections
epidural injections
intravenous therapies
immunosuppressive treatments
axial spondyloarthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
osteoporosis
osteoarthritis
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Professor Karl Gaffney
Eğitim ve öğretim
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2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2021–2025 Residency · Romatoloji
Kariyer ve atamalar
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2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
Lisanslar ve sigorta
Tıbbi lisanslar
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Kurul sertifikaları
European Board of Romatoloji
Mesleki sorumluluk sigortası:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR kapsam · No claims on file
Gerçekleştirilen prosedürler
| Prosedür | Kod | Toplam sayı |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 580 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 866 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,962 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 253 |
Hizmetler ve fiyatlandırma
| Hizmet | Süre | Yöntem | Fiyat |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 dk | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 dk | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 30 dk | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 dk | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
Ofis, ekip ve uygulamada
Videolar
Araştırma ve yayınlar
h-endeksi: 15 · i10: 7
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Validation of clinical scoring in Romatoloji
DOI: 10.4791/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39905825 · alıntılayan 76
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Long-term follow-up of Romatoloji across GB
DOI: 10.4559/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37801238 · alıntılayan 126
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Validation of clinical scoring in Romatoloji
DOI: 10.1411/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33994527 · alıntılayan 136
Davetli konuşmalar
- Practical updates in Romatoloji European Annual Congress (Romatoloji) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Romatoloji National Society Meeting · Norwich · 2023 · oral abstract
Ödüller ve üyelikler
Ödüller
- 🏆 Top-rated Romatoloji — Norwich · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Topluluk üyelikleri
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · 2026 yılından beri
- national college of family doctors — Member · 2026 yılından beri
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · 2026 yılından beri
Bu doktorun makaleleri
- Patient education Patient guide to Romatoloji
- Awareness When should you see a romatoloji?
Uluslararası hastalar için
- Koordinatör
- Patient liaison · dr.karl.gaffney@euroclinics.example
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★★★★★ ✓ Doğrulanmış Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Doğrulanmış Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Doğrulanmış Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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