Dr Gillian Peffers

Dr Gillian Peffers is a dedicated Consultant Rheumatologist who provides patient-centred clinical care for individuals suffering from a wide range of musculoskeletal and autoimmune conditions. Working with a focus on comprehensive evaluation and evidence-based care, she aims to deliver clear diagnoses and effective management strategies tailored to each individual patient's needs. Her reassuring and thorough approach helps patients navigate complex symptoms and make informed decisions about their joint and soft tissue health.

Her clinical interests cover all aspects of general rheumatology, with specialised expertise in early inflammatory arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's syndrome, and axial spondyloarthritis. Dr Peffers is closely involved in early joint assessment pathways designed to identify inflammatory conditions rapidly and initiate timely management. Her practice includes the administration and monitoring of modern therapeutic interventions, including biologic treatments and anti-TNF therapies, to control joint inflammation and improve long-term functional outcomes.

Dr Peffers is a registered Consultant Rheumatologist on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register and holds membership qualifications with the Royal College of Physicians. She actively participates in clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, and multidisciplinary team reviews to maintain high standards of clinical care. Through continuous professional development and ongoing collaboration with specialist healthcare colleagues, Dr Peffers remains committed to offering supportive, high-quality rheumatological care to all her patients.