Dr. Rachael Kilding

Dr. Rachael Kilding is an accomplished Consultant Rheumatologist who provides comprehensive clinical care for patients affected by a wide range of musculoskeletal and autoimmune conditions. Specialising in the diagnosis and long-term management of complex inflammatory conditions, Dr. Kilding delivers empathetic, patient-centred care designed to alleviate joint pain, manage systemic inflammation, and protect long-term joint function. Her expert clinical approach ensures that every individual receives a personalised treatment plan tailored to their specific lifestyle and health goals.

Her primary clinical interests encompass inflammatory joint disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and spondyloarthritis. Dr. Kilding possesses sub-specialty expertise in complex connective tissue diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis, and systemic sclerosis. Furthermore, she delivers advanced diagnostic assessments and therapeutic management for conditions including early inflammatory arthritis, osteoporosis, and crystal arthropathy, utilising modern disease-modifying therapies and coordinated multidisciplinary interventions to optimise quality of life for her patients.

Dr. Kilding earned her medical degree (MBChB) from the University of Sheffield in 1995. She subsequently undertook dedicated postgraduate research to obtain her Doctor of Medicine (MD) qualification, alongside completing specialist higher medical training in Rheumatology. Reflecting her commitment to high clinical standards and ongoing professional excellence, she is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP).