Dr Luke Gompels
Qualifications
MA, MB BChir, MRCP, PhD
GMC number: 4583730
Practising since: 1998
Specialties
Rheumatology
Consultation times
- Thursday AM
- Overview
About
Dr Gompels is an experienced Rheumatologist. His undergraduate training was at The University of Cambridge and postgraduate training at Imperial College London where he also undertook a Phd at The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology.
He is the Clinical Service Lead for Rheumatology at Somerset Foundation Trust and the trusts Chief Clinical Information Officer
Special interests
Arthritis
Comprehensive assessment and management of:
- Traumatic arthritis
- Degenerative arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Spondyloarthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Related joint disorders.
Connective tissue diseases
Specialist care for a wide range of autoimmune and connective tissue conditions, including:
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
- Anticardiolipin / antiphospholipid syndrome
- Dermatomyositis
- Polymyositis
- Vasculitis
- Sjögren’s syndrome
- Scleroderma.
Somatoform disorders
Support with complex, chronic symptoms such as:
- Fibromyalgia
- ME / myalgic encephalomyelitis
- Chronic fatigue
- Post-traumatic fatigue or pain syndromes.
Soft tissue rheumatism
Diagnosis and treatment for soft-tissue and overuse conditions affecting:
- Shoulder problems
- Tendinitis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Wrist and hand pain
- Tenosynovitis / De Quervain’s.
Medication and treatment management
Expert guidance on:
- Anti-rheumatic medications
- Steroids / corticosteroids
- Methotrexate
- Sulphasalazine
- Cytotoxic therapies
- Biologic medications
- Management of side-effects and complex treatment plans.
Other rheumatological conditions
Assessment and treatment for:
- Gout
- Pseudogout.
Other interests
- Early Arthritis and Joint Pain
- Local Joint Injection
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Gout and Pseudogout.
Personal interests
Cycling, running and gardening.
Languages spoken
English
Locations Dr Luke Gompels works with
Related experience
Research
Dr Gompels has contributed to academic research including imaging of inflammatory arthritis and focusing on artificial intelligence and clinical safety.
He is widely published and has co-authored the highly cited article Artificial intelligence, bias and clinical safety, published in BMJ Quality & Safety, which examines the implications of AI in healthcare settings.
Memberships
- British Society of Rheumatology
- Fellow Royal College of Physicians
- Medical Protection Society
Other posts held
- Somerset Foundation NHS Trust
Insurers Dr Luke Gompels works with
Dr Luke Gompels works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Benenden Health
- Bupa
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- WPA
Declaration
Dr Luke Gompels does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Luke Gompels does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Luke Gompels does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.