Dr Annmarie McShane

Dr Annmarie McShane is a dedicated Consultant Rheumatologist who provides expert, empathetic care for patients experiencing complex musculoskeletal and autoimmune conditions. She focuses on delivering comprehensive assessment, prompt diagnosis, and individualised therapeutic strategies aimed at reducing pain, preserving joint function, and restoring overall well-being.

Her clinical practice covers the full spectrum of adult rheumatology. Dr McShane possesses expertise in managing inflammatory arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis, alongside metabolic bone disorders such as osteoporosis and osteopenia. Additionally, she cares for patients presenting with osteoarthritis, gout, polymyalgia rheumatica, fibromyalgia, connective tissue diseases, and soft tissue ailments, including tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and frozen shoulder. To ensure optimal outcomes, she routinely integrates musculoskeletal ultrasound into her diagnostic evaluations, enabling precise guidance for therapeutic procedures such as joint aspirations and soft tissue injections.

Dr McShane completed specialised postgraduate training in palliative care, obtaining a Certificate in Essentials in Palliative Care in 2008, and achieved European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (EFSUMB) Level 1 Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification in 2019. Her commitment to advancing clinical practice has been recognised through prestigious accolades, including a British Society for Rheumatology Headstart Fellowship in 2019 and the Irish Society of Rheumatology Medal for Gout Research in 2022. She remains actively engaged with leading medical organisations, maintaining professional memberships with the British Society for Rheumatology and EFSUMB.