Dr Owen Moore

Dr Moore is a highly experienced Consultant Rheumatologist providing private consultations at Nuffield Health Plymouth. He specialises in the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of a wide range of joint, musculoskeletal, and autoimmune conditions, offering patient-centred care in a modern clinic setting.

Private Rheumatology Clinic Services

Dr Moore sees patients with symptoms such as joint pain, stiffness, swelling, fatigue, and inflammation, delivering prompt assessment and clear diagnosis. He offers tailored treatment plans that may include medication, lifestyle advice, and specialist therapies to help manage both acute and chronic conditions.

His areas of expertise include:

• Osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease)
  Diagnosis and non-surgical treatment to relieve pain, improve movement, and maintain joint function
• Inflammatory arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis
  Early diagnosis and advanced disease-modifying treatments, including biologic therapies, to prevent joint damage
• Soft tissue rheumatism
  Management of tendon, ligament, and muscle conditions such as bursitis and tendonitis, using targeted therapy and rehabilitation approaches
• Osteoporosis
  Assessment of bone health, fracture risk evaluation, and evidence-based treatment to strengthen bones
• Gout
  Accurate diagnosis, acute flare treatment, and long-term management with urate-lowering therapy
• Connective tissue diseases, including:
• Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
• Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)

Dr Moore provides comprehensive care through detailed clinical assessment, appropriate investigations, and ongoing monitoring within his specialist rheumatology clinic.

Training, Research and Clinical Expertise

Dr Moore has been a consultant since 2012. Before this, he spent 18 months in Melbourne, Australia, as a research fellow, where he developed specialist expertise in systemic sclerosis and broadened his experience in complex rheumatological diseases.

He completed his specialist training in Northern Ireland and holds a Master’s degree in Rheumatology from the University of Oxford, supporting his use of the latest diagnostic techniques, treatments, and therapeutic approaches.

Patient-Focused Care at Nuffield Health

At Nuffield Health Plymouth, Dr Moore is committed to delivering high-quality private care, including:

• Prompt and thorough diagnosis
• Access to modern treatments and therapies
• Clear explanations and personalised care plans
• Ongoing support for chronic disease management

His goal is to help patients reduce pain, improve mobility, and maintain independence through effective, evidence-based rheumatology care.