Hi does anyone know if the Hallamshire hospital in Sheffield treats patients with WG and respiratry problems

[SandieB]

[PatriciaAnn]

Hi Sandie. Yes there are doctors at the Hallamshire who treat vasculitis. There are at least three rheumatologist - Prof D Bax, Dr J Tait and Prof G Wilson. One of the members here sees a Dr Akil, but I don't know what his/her specialty is. I don't go to the Hallamshire so I that's as much as I can tell you. I'm sure those who attend the Hallamshire will chip in soon.

PatriciaAnn

[John_Mills Volunteer]

Sandra Dr Rachael Kilding also treats patients with all types of Vasculitis at the Hallamshire but she is a Rheumatologist. You could ask your GP for a referral.

John

[PMRpro]

The Northern General Hospital appears to provide respiratory medicine services for the Sheffield area. The Sheffield Vascular Institute is probably the place for WG specialists. Google them to get the NHS directory pages.

[MAC12]

I can confirm that the Rheumatology Department at Hallamshire deals with vasculitis and also runs joint clinics with the Sorby Renal Unit at Northern General for people with WG. I assume there is also liaison where necessary with respiratory specialists.

[Nell]

Hi Sandie

I receive treatment at the RHH. Dr Akil in Rheumatology is brill. He does a joint clinic with Prof White who is a respiratory medicine physician. They liaise with other specialist consultants as necessary. The clinic is held on a Tuesday once a month. Happy to talk to you if it would help.

Nell

[SandieB]

Thanks to everyone who has answered my question about the RHH its all been very helpfull, hope i can get transferred now.

MERRY CHRISTMAS & ALL THE BEST FOR 2014 TO YOU ALL.

Sandie

[kate48]

I go to the Hallamshire hospital, I see Dr Akil and sometimes Dr Kilding, I have MPA vasculitis,

[SandieB]

Thanks for that Kate much appreciated x

Sandie

[kate48 in reply to SandieB]

They are both lovely, been looking after me very well, i started treatment last Jan

[SandieB in reply to kate48]

Thanks Kate i have WG and that has caused lung problems as well, when i next go to Addensbrook iam going to see if they can transfer me or i have to see my GP who just dont understand anything about my condition. The 2 consultants i see at Addenbrooks are absolutely marvelous and any problems i just have to ring them. x

[kate48 in reply to SandieB]

Hallamshire Hospital you can ring them any time, or go in, they are very good that way

Good Luck and i may bump into you one day

[SandieB in reply to kate48]

Hi Kate thanks for all the info you have given me its been a great help and yes it would be nice if we met one day. Have a lovely Christmas and all the best for 2014 xx

[kate48 in reply to SandieB]

Happy Christmas xx