Dr Raluca Dumitru

Dr Raluca Dumitru is a dedicated Consultant Rheumatologist who provides expert diagnostic assessment and holistic management for patients experiencing a wide range of autoimmune and musculoskeletal conditions. Committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care, she works closely with individuals to understand their unique symptoms and formulate personalised management plans. Her clinical practice focuses on restoring joint function, alleviating chronic pain, and improving overall quality of life through evidence-based medical therapies.

Dr Dumitru possesses special clinical interest in inflammatory joint conditions and complex autoimmune connective tissue diseases. Her areas of expertise encompass rheumatoid arthritis, early inflammatory arthritis, systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), Raynaud's phenomenon, and systemic vasculitis, including giant cell arteritis and ANCA-associated vasculitis. She also has specialised expertise in using cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging to detect and evaluate subclinical cardiac involvement in autoimmune rheumatic conditions, enabling proactive and comprehensive patient care.

Holding both a Medical Degree (MD) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Dr Dumitru maintains a strong commitment to academic excellence and clinical innovation. She actively engages in clinical research, contributes to peer-reviewed publications in prestigious medical journals, and collaborates with international rheumatology research groups dedicated to advancing treatments for systemic sclerosis and inflammatory arthritis.

By combining her research insights with an empathetic clinical approach, Dr Dumitru ensures that her patients benefit from modern developments in rheumatological care. She places a strong emphasis on clear communication and shared decision-making, helping patients navigate long-term condition management with confidence and reassurance.