Dr Michael Reed
Qualifications
MBChB BSC (Hons) , MRCP (UK)
GMC number: 7036994
Practising since: 2009
Specialties
Rheumatology
Consultation times
- Fortnightly Monday: 4:30 - 8:30pm
- Overview
About
Dr Michael Reed is a Consultant Rheumatologist specialising in the diagnosis and management of joint, muscle and autoimmune conditions.
He treats a wide range of rheumatological disorders, including inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue diseases, crystal arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions.
Areas of expertise
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Spondyloarthritis
- Connective tissue diseases
- Gout and pseudogout
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Back pain
Conditions treated
Dr Reed assesses and manages a broad range of rheumatological conditions, including:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Spondyloarthritis
- Connective tissue diseases
- Vasculitis
- Giant cell arteritis
- Polymyalgia rheumatica
- Gout and pseudogout
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Tendinopathies
- Plantar fasciitis
- Trigger finger
- Raynaud's phenomenon
Treatments and procedures
Dr Reed offers:
- Rheumatology assessments
- Joint injections
- Soft tissue injections
- Steroid injections
- Management of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
- Biological therapies
- Immunosuppressive treatments
Professional background
Dr Reed graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2009 and also holds a degree in Biomedical Science. He completed specialist training in Rheumatology and General Internal Medicine in the West of Scotland.
He has been a Consultant Rheumatologist at Gartnavel General Hospital since 2019 and has worked at Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital since 2021.
Teaching and research
Dr Reed is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Glasgow and is actively involved in the teaching and training of medical students and healthcare professionals.
Clinical approach
Dr Reed takes an evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach to care, working closely with patients to develop personalised treatment plans tailored to their individual needs.
Special interests
- Inflammatory arthritis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Back Pain
- Spondyloarthropathies
- Gout / pseudogout.
Other interests
- Connective tissue disorders
- Vasculitis
- Arteritis giant cell arteritis (temporal arteritis)
- Polymyalgia
- Tendinopathies
- Osteoarthritis
- Plantar fasciitis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoporosis
- Trigger finger
- Raynaud’s.
Treatments and tests offered by Dr Michael Reed at Nuffield Health
- Image guided injections
- Rheumatology profiles
- Steroid injections (cortisone shots)
Locations Dr Michael Reed works with
Related experience
Research
Dr Reed has several publications in peer reviewed journals and has been involved in in innovative research projects, developing new treatments for inflammatory arthritis.
Memberships
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
- Scottish Society for Rheumatology
Other posts held
- Gartnavel General Hospital
- Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow
Insurers Dr Michael Reed works with
Dr Michael Reed works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- AXA - Global Healthcare
- Bupa
- Bupa Global
- Bupa On Demand
- Cigna
- Healix
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- WPA
Declaration
Dr Michael Reed does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Michael Reed does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Michael Reed does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.