Dr Clare Batten

Dr Clare Batten is a highly regarded Consultant Rheumatologist based in London, specialising in the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of a wide range of musculoskeletal and autoimmune conditions. With a patient-centred approach, she focuses on delivering comprehensive care tailored to the individual needs of each patient. Her clinical expertise spans general rheumatology, with a particular focus on metabolic bone diseases, inflammatory arthritis, and the prevention of secondary fragility fractures.

Throughout her distinguished career, Dr Batten has been actively involved in clinical leadership and service development. She served as a Clinical Lead for a dedicated Fracture Liaison Service, where she played a pivotal role in systematically identifying and assessing patients at risk of secondary fractures due to osteoporosis. Her commitment to improving patient outcomes is reflected in her work on implementing structured care pathways and optimising treatment strategies for individuals living with chronic rheumatological conditions.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr Batten is dedicated to advancing the field of rheumatology through research and academic contributions. She has co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in leading medical journals, including Rheumatology. Her research interests include the cost-effectiveness of biosimilar transition programmes for rheumatoid arthritis, the management of rare metabolic bone disorders such as tumour-induced osteomalacia, and the clinical significance of specific antibodies in routine practice. This active engagement in research ensures that her patients benefit from evidence-based, cutting-edge medical care.