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About Prof Bruce Kidd

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Professor Bruce Kidd says that: “The realization that chronic pain requires a different approach to treatment compared to acute pain was one of the main advances in pain management during the latter part of the 20th century. New medicines and therapeutic approaches based on that knowledge are now transforming the lives of patients

Professor Kidd is a rheumatologist who specialises in chronic musculoskeletal pain. He helps patients with spinal disorders, inflammatory arthritis, and soft tissue problems. He also treats fibromyalgia and work-related upper limb disorders.

Chronic pain often comes with anxiety and uncertainty. Professor Kidd believes in treating the whole person, considering all factors unique to each patient for the best results. He focuses on educating patients and helping them manage their own health.

Professor Kidd is a consultant rheumatologist and a professor at Barts & The London School of Medicine & Dentistry. He is known worldwide for his research on pain in rheumatic diseases and the early diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory spinal disorders. He is also dedicated to teaching doctors, health professionals, and the public about these conditions.

Clinical Interests

  • Arthritis
  • Soft tissue rheumatism
  • Back pain
  • Upper limb pain

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Languages spoken

English

GMC number

2415398
A General Medical Council (GMC) number is a unique ID that shows a specialist is officially registered and approved to practice medicine in the UK.

Qualifications

MB chB DM FRCP

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