About the London Lupus Centre
The London Lupus Centre, London Bridge Hospital, has a world-wide reputation for the diagnosis and management of lupus and related conditions:
- Led by Professor Graham Hughes, the UK’s leading lupus consultant
- A team of 10 teaching hospital consultants all experienced in these disorders and internationally known
- Rapid appointments, usually within 2 days
- Unprecedented access to leaders in the field and to the comprehensive medical facilities at London Bridge Hospital
- Active research and teaching programme (including annual conference ‘Ten Topics in Rheumatology’)
- Non-medical staff all experience in lupus
- Specialty Lupus Pregnancy Clinic
At the forefront of Lupus diagnosis and treatment
Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus - SLE) is now recognised as a major, modern-day disease. It is a long-term condition in which the immune system becomes overactive causing inflammation to the joints, skin and other organs. There is a wide range of symptoms from: fatigue, skin rashes, joint pain and depression to life-threatening kidney or brain complications. In approximately one in five people, it can lead to an increased tendency for blood clotting (Hughes Syndrome).
London Lupus Centre consultants are at the forefront of research, treatment and ongoing monitoring of lupus and its associated conditions: Hughes Syndrome and Sjogren’s Syndrome.
Consultant Rheumatologists specialising in Lupus
London Bridge Hospital is proud to be one of the largest private hospitals in the UK specialising in lupus treatment. Many of our consultants have international reputations for their pioneering research into lupus and lupus-related conditions. This includes Professor Graham Hughes, who discovered some lupus patients’ increased tendency to blood clotting (now known as Hughes’ Syndrome). Professor Hughes is considered a world leader in his field and is regularly published in influential medical journals.
Our team consists of 10 consultant physicians, who have all trained under Professor Hughes at the famous St Thomas’ Hospital, London. Most of the team are consultant rheumatologists holding teaching posts at leading hospitals.
An active research programme
We are supported by a multidisciplinary team with over 40 specialties represented on site, including renal dialysis, cardiothoracic and intensive care.
Our clients (99.5%) rate our quality of care highly and 99.2% would recommend London Bridge Hospital to their family and friends. We are proud to have an ‘outstanding’ rating from the independent health and social care regulator, The Care Quality Commission.
The conditions we treat
Lupus
Hughes’ Syndrome
Sjogren’s Syndrome
A wider multidisciplinary team
Our team of ten consultant physicians led by Professor Graham Hughes is supported by a wider multidisciplinary team consisting of: dermatologists, kidney specialists, cardiologists and obstetricians as and when our patients need additional, specialist expertise. Consultant radiologists and clinical nurse specialists complete the team to provide a total package for diagnosis, treatment and care. We meet regularly to discuss complex cases providing patients with care and support from a range of clinical specialists.
Our location
1st Floor, St. Olaf House
27 Tooley Street
London SE1 2PR
Contact us
The London Lupus Centre is situated in London Bridge Hospital.