Dr Andrew Pool
Consultant Rheumatologist
FRCP, MBBS
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I studied medicine at Westminster Medical School qualifying in 1986. I spent three years in research in the department of academic rheumatology at St Georges Hospital Medical School, London.
l was trained in both rheumatology and acute internal medicines by the South Thames Regional Training Scheme. I was awarded a certificate of specialist accreditation in both rheumatology and internal medicine in 2000. I was appointed as a consultant rheumatologist and physician in 2000, at the East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust. I have a large NHS commitment to the north of East Sussex with up to eight clinics per month in Uckfield and Crowborough.
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Important information about Covid-19 tests
Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital is only able to provide Covid-19 tests to patients undergoing surgery at our hospital. Covid-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service.
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Clinical interests
Osteoporosis; Rheumatology; Inflammatory rheumatic disorders; Soft tissue rheumatism; Special clinical interests: Inflammatory Arthritis, Gout Fibromyalgia, Soft Tissue Rheumatology, Osteoporosis, Joint injections, PMR/Giant cell arteritis
Qualification and professional memberships
Professional memberships
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
Research and publications
The effects of exercise on patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Glycosylation differences in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Current NHS posts
Consultant Rheumatologist and physician, East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust
Clinical lead for Rheumatology services, East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust
Personal profile
My interests include sailing, windsurfing and ski touring.
Contact information
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