Dr Tanya Potter

Dr Tanya Potter is an established Consultant Rheumatologist dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Specialising in the assessment, diagnosis, and long-term management of complex joint and autoimmune disorders, Dr Potter works closely with patients to help them achieve optimal symptom control and maintain their overall well-being.

Dr Potter earned her primary medical qualification from the University of Sheffield in 1994. She holds professional memberships with the Royal College of Physicians and the British Society for Rheumatology. Alongside her clinical responsibilities, she maintains a dedicated focus on medical education, regularly teaching and supporting undergraduate medical students as well as postgraduate junior doctors.

Throughout her clinical practice, Dr Potter has developed sub-specialty interests in early inflammatory arthritis and the management of juvenile idiopathic arthritis in adolescents and young adults. She is particularly experienced in transitional care, guiding younger individuals as they move from paediatric services into adult rheumatological care. Furthermore, her clinical scope includes managing rheumatic and autoimmune diseases during pregnancy, providing safe, evidence-based management plans tailored to maternal and foetal health.

Dr Potter maintains a compassionate, reassuring approach to clinical practice, working collaboratively with each patient to formulate structured treatment plans. By integrating the latest therapies with individualised guidance, she aims to empower patients throughout their ongoing care journey.