An initial consultation with Dr Matthew (Thekkekkara) Roy is from £280.
Dr Matthew (Thekkekkara) Roy
Consultant Rheumatologist
MBChB, MRCP
Specialises in
- Osteoporosis
- Inflammatory arthritis
- Auto immune connective tissue disease
- Crystal arthritis (gout)
- Polymyalgia rheumatica
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I qualified from the University of Bristol in 2004. My early training included time spent working in Australia and I then completed my rheumatology training within the South West region. I specialise in osteoporosis, inflammatory joint pain, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, inflammatory back pain, autoimmune connective tissue diseases, polymyalgia rheumatica, gout, medical management of osteoarthritis.
I currently work as an NHS consultant for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (Bristol Royal Infirmary and South Bristol Community Hospital) where I look after patients with all forms of rheumatic diseases. My specialist area of interest is osteoporosis and bone health. I lead the osteoporosis and rare bone service at University Hospitals Bristol and deliver a regular osteoporosis and rare bone clinic. I am highly experienced in the interpretation and reporting of DXA scans and vet all the reports in the Trust.
In addition to my clinical practice, I have had undergraduate education roles in the University of Bristol Medical School.
I really care about looking after individuals with long-term conditions and supporting them through their patient journey. I am responsive to patient enquiries and am happy to provide further email support following the initial consultation, with an understanding that no two patient's journeys are the same and each individual patient has different requirements for their health and treatment.
In addition to my clinical work, I am an honorary senior clinical lecturer at the University of Bristol and specialty tutor for Bristol Medical School undergraduates.
General Medical Council Number: 6103583
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Matthew (Thekkekkara) Roy at Spire include:
Rheumatology
Other treatments
Back pain, connective tissue disease, inflammatory rheumatic disorders, lumbar spine disorders, metabolic bone diseases, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis and soft tissue rheumatism.
My specialty is rheumatology with a particular interest in osteoporosis. I am also able to carry out joint injections, bursal injections and tendon sheath injections.
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Important information about COVID-19 tests
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Bristol Hospital.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Qualification and professional memberships
MBChB / University of Bristol / 2004
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
FRCP / Royal College of Physicians London / 2017
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians London
Professional memberships
Professional leadership
I am lead clinician for the Osteoporosis and Rare Bone service (specialised tertiary service receiving referrals from the whole South-West peninsula) and Young Adult service at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
Current NHS posts
Consultant Rheumatologist, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Personal profile
I am based in Bristol and live with my wife and two children. I am a keen sportsman and enjoy football which includes playing for a local Sunday League team. My other main interest is gardening which I find is a great way to relax and unwind.
Contact information
| Private secretary | Karen Parker |
| Private secretary telephone | 0785 999 8537 |
| Private secretary email | krparker@hotmail.co.uk |