Dr Emma Derrett-Smith

Dr Emma Derrett-Smith is a dedicated Consultant Rheumatologist who provides comprehensive, patient-centred care for individuals living with complex joint, muscle, and autoimmune conditions. Known for her thorough clinical approach and reassuring manner, Dr Derrett-Smith focuses on delivering accurate diagnoses and tailored management strategies for chronic rheumatic illnesses. She works closely within multidisciplinary teams to ensure every patient receives holistic, supportive, and effective long-term care.

Her clinical scope encompasses general rheumatology as well as highly specialised autoimmune rheumatic disorders. Dr Derrett-Smith holds particular expertise in connective tissue diseases, with a distinct clinical interest in systemic sclerosis, scleroderma, Raynaud's phenomenon, and autoimmune digital vasculopathy. Her practice involves managing both localised and systemic manifestations of rheumatic conditions, utilising advanced treatment options including targeted immunosuppressive therapies, disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, and biologic therapies to alleviate symptoms and prevent disease progression.

Dr Derrett-Smith completed her medical qualifications and advanced clinical training in the United Kingdom, alongside extensive academic research focused on connective tissue diseases and fibrotic autoimmune disorders. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and actively contributes to national clinical practice guidelines. Professionally, Dr Derrett-Smith is actively engaged with key medical organisations, including serving on research advisory groups for Versus Arthritis and participating in expert working groups with the British Society for Rheumatology.