Dr Simon Paul
Qualifications
MB BS, FRCP (UK), BSc, MFSEM, DipSEM
GMC number: 4116134
Practising since: 1994
Specialties
Rheumatology
Consultation times
- Fridays monthly AM
- Overview
About
Dr Simon Paul is a Consultant Rheumatologist and Sports Physician. He
specialises in joint, soft tissue and spinal musculoskeletal conditions,
including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Osteoarthritis, Gout,
widespread pain syndromes, neck and back pain. He set up in private practice in
2017 but continues to treat NHS patients in Surrey. Dr Paul graduated from University College London in 1994. His speciality
training was with the RAF and NHS. He also served with the RAF in the UK and
overseas. He gained experience at a number of specialist units in London,
including Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals, the Royal National Orthopaedic
Hospital in Stanmore and St George’s Hospital. He has also completed a
Bachelor’s degree in Osteopathy. In 2006, he was appointed as an RAF Consultant at the Defence Medical
Rehabilitation Centre, Headley Court where
at various times, he was Lead Consultant responsible for back pain problems,
neurological rehabilitation and complex medical rehabilitation. He helped
develop MOD-wide policy on neck pain rehabilitation and chronic pain
management. Much of Dr Paul's focus is on returning patients to their best physical,
mental and psychosocial state following illness or injury, so they are able to return to work.
Special interests
General Rheumatology, Rheumatoid Arthritis and osteoarthritis, Musculoskeletal rehabilitation, Joint and spinal disease, Inflammatory joint disease, Inflammatory spinal disease, Regional and widespread pain syndromes, Neck and back pain, Gout, Sports injuries and rehabilitation, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Joint pain, joint injections, Rheumatism.
Other interests
Sports Medicine, Aviation Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine
Personal interests
Medicolegal matters, having studied law and graduating with a Distinction and winning the Dean’s prize, Flying light aircraft having gained his pilot’s licence in the RAF, Motorcycling
Languages spoken
English
Treatments and tests offered by Dr Simon Paul at Nuffield Health
- Blood test
- Rheumatology profiles
- X-ray
- Ultrasound
Locations Dr Simon Paul works with
Related experience
Research
Simon has published original work in peer reviewed journals and books
Memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians UK
- Member of the British Society of Rheumatology
- Member of the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine
- Member of the Royal Aeronautical Society
- Affiliate Member of the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine
Other posts held
- Consultant Rheumatologist, Epsomedical, Surrey
Insurers Dr Simon Paul works with
Dr Simon Paul works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Bupa
- Cigna
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- Westfield Health WPA
Declaration
Dr Simon Paul does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Simon Paul does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Simon Paul does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.