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Dr Dayavathi Ashok

Dr Ashok is a Lead Consultant Rheumatologist at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford) with outreach clinics at Braintree Hospital. She has been a Consultant Rheumatologist since 2008 and has broad experience in the management of various musculoskeletal conditions including inflammatory arthritis. Her private practice is based at Springfield Hospital, Chelmsford and Spire Hartswood Hospital, Brentwood.

We Take Care Of Your Joint Health

Rheumatology is a branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and management of patients with various types of arthritis including inflammatory, degenerative and autoimmune related. It also deals with various musculoskeletal conditions such as soft tissue rheumatism.

We Take Care Of Your Joint Health

Rheumatology is a branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and management of patients with various types of arthritis including inflammatory, degenerative and autoimmune related. It also deals with various musculoskeletal conditions such as soft tissue rheumatism.

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Over the years of consultant experience, Dr Ashok has performed a vast number of soft tissue and joint injections for the relief of pain and inflammation.

Dr Ashok has been a Consultant Rheumatologist since 2008 and has broad experience in the diagnosis of all musculo-skeletal rheumatic conditions. Dr Ashok' has extensive experience in the provision of soft tissue and joint injections for the relief of pain and inflammation and has a particular interest in managing early inflammatory arthritis.

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Rheumatoid Specialist in Chelmsford

Dr. Dayavathi Ashok

Specialist Clinical Interests

A prompt diagnosis, early and effective management could change the course of many inflammatory conditions more so in rheumatoid arthritis, Dr Ashok has a special interest in managing early arthritis. However in her every day work she manages the full range of rheumatological problems as specified below:

  • Soft tissue rheumatism
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Neck and Back pain
  • Carpal Tunnel syndrome
  • Osteoporosis
  • Inflammatory rheumatic disorders
  • Polymyalgia and
  • Widespread pain syndromes (Fibromyalgia).
  • Gout
Rheumatoid Arthritis Specialist in Chelmsford

When to See a Rheumatologist for Arthritis

Rheumatology is a branch of medicine which specialises in diagnosing and treating disease that affects joints and muscles.

Rheumatologist treat arthritis, autoimmune conditions such as connective tissue disease, soft tissue pathologies, musculoskeletal pain disorders such as fibromyalgia, osteoporosis and other related disorders.

Many times pain in the joints is relatively minor and will subside after a few days of modified activity and rest. If pain becomes worse or persists for a week or more, an underlying medical condition may be responsible and an appointment should be made with a Doctor.

Early treatment is often the best way to manage rheumatological conditions, but many rheumatic diseases are difficult to identify until they enter later stages.

Rheumatologists are specially trained to detect the causes of pain and swelling affecting the joints, and thus allowing aright diagnosis and prompt effective treatment.

Rheumatologist work closely with the patients and able to tailor the treatment depending on the patients need.

Private Rheumatology Consultants in Chelmsford

Dr Ashok's priority as a specialist is to ensure an accurate diagnosis so that she can provide patients with accurate information about their condition and early management.

Insured Patients

- Dr Ashok registered provider of healthcare for all the major insurance companies, including BUPA, BUPA International, AXA, AVIVA, Prudential, Beneden, CIGNA, Standard Life, Simply HEALTH, WPA etc.

- If you are an insured patient please contact your insurer to obtain an authorisation number prior to your consultation with us. Please check for any policy excess you may have on your policy with insurer.

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