Dr Abdollah Abdelaleem is a Consultant Rheumatologist at Werndale Hospital, Carmarthen, providing expert assessment and treatment for patients with arthritis, autoimmune conditions, osteoporosis and musculoskeletal disorders across West Wales. He specialises in the diagnosis and management of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, lupus, vasculitis, giant cell arteritis, polymyalgia rheumatica and gout, offering personalised treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.

With over 15 years of clinical experience, Dr Abdelaleem holds a substantive NHS Consultant Rheumatologist post at Withybush Hospital, Hywel Dda University Health Board, alongside his private practice at Werndale Hospital. He has extensive experience managing both common and complex rheumatological conditions and has particular expertise in inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue diseases and autoimmune disorders.

Dr Abdelaleem also has a special interest in musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound, which can help improve diagnostic accuracy and support ultrasound-guided joint injections where appropriate. He is committed to delivering evidence-based care in a clear, compassionate and patient-focused manner, helping patients understand their condition and make informed decisions about their treatment.

Clinical interests

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Axial spondyloarthritis, including ankylosing spondylitis
• Reactive arthritis
• Enteropathic arthritis associated with inflammatory bowel disease
• Early inflammatory arthritis and undifferentiated inflammatory arthritis
• Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
• Sjögren's syndrome
• Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)
• Inflammatory myopathies, including polymyositis and dermatomyositis
• Mixed and undifferentiated connective tissue diseases
• Giant cell arteritis (GCA)
• Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR)
• ANCA-associated vasculitis and other systemic vasculitides
• Gout and pseudogout (CPPD)
• Osteoporosis and bone health assessment
• Paget's disease of bone
• Fibromyalgia
• Inflammatory back pain
• Enthesopathy, bursitis and tendinopathy
• Musculoskeletal ultrasound
• Ultrasound-guided joint and soft tissue injections
• Biologic therapies and disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
• Second opinions for complex or difficult-to-diagnose rheumatological conditions

Approach to care

Dr Abdelaleem believes that successful treatment begins with listening carefully to each patient and understanding how their symptoms affect their daily life. He takes time to explain diagnoses, investigations and treatment options in straightforward language, ensuring patients feel informed and involved in decisions about their care. By combining clinical expertise with a personalised approach, he aims to improve symptoms, maintain long-term health and help patients achieve the best possible quality of life.

Professional experience

Dr Abdelaleem qualified in medicine in 2007, obtaining his MBBCh before completing an MSc in Rheumatology and a PhD in Rheumatology. Following his specialist training, he was appointed as a Consultant Rheumatologist at Al-Azhar University Hospitals, where he managed a wide range of complex inflammatory and autoimmune rheumatic diseases within a tertiary referral setting.

Since relocating to the UK in 2017, he has worked within NHS Wales. From 2019 to 2025, he served as a Locum Consultant Rheumatologist at Hywel Dda University Health Board before being appointed to a substantive Consultant Rheumatologist position in 2025. He now provides consultant-led rheumatology services at Withybush Hospital and private consultations at Werndale Hospital, Carmarthen.

Alongside his clinical work, Dr Abdelaleem is actively involved in teaching and supporting junior doctors and specialist trainees. He contributes to multidisciplinary team working, clinical governance and service development to help ensure the highest standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• MBBCh
• MRCP (UK)
• MSc (Rheumatology)
• PhD (Rheumatology)

Useful links

www.drabdelaleem.co

 

• General Medical Council (United Kingdom)
• Royal College of Physicians of London
• British Society for Rheumatology