Dr Colin Tench, Consultant Rheumatologist
Dr Colin Tench
Consultant Rheumatologist
Dr Colin Tench MB BChir MA MD FRCP
Consultant Rheumatologist
Dr Colin Tench
Consultant Rheumatologist MB BChir MA MD FRCP
Areas of expertise
- Arthritis
- Back Pain
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
- Gout
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About Dr Colin Tench
GMC number: 3551200
Year qualified: 1991
Place of primary qualification: University of Cambridge
Dr Colin Tench is a well-respected Consultant Rheumatologist with HCA Healthcare at London Bridge Hospital, and he also holds an NHS post at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. He has vast experience in all areas of general rheumatology, with clinical interests that include systemic lupus erythematosus, inflammatory arthritis, gout, and fibromyalgia.
Dr Tench was awarded his Medical Degree from Cambridge University and completed his training in Rheumatology at University College London Hospitals and the Hammersmith Hospital. He is heavily involved in research, particularly focusing on the effects of aerobic exercise on fatigue and sleep quality in lupus patients. Additionally, Dr Tench plays a significant role in postgraduate medical education, serving as the Royal College of Physicians Tutor and Programme Director for Foundation Training at St Mary's Hospital, London.
Dr Tench is proficient in a variety of medical tests and treatments, including joint injections, soft tissue injections, IV Zolendronate, and IV Rituximab. He treats a range of conditions such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), inflammatory arthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, and inflammatory back pain.
Dr Tench is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care to his patients. His commitment to both clinical practice and research ensures that he remains at the forefront of advancements in rheumatology.
Areas of expertise
- Arthritis
- Back Pain
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Gout
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Joint Injection
- Joint Pain
- Knee Pain
- Medical Report
- Metabolic Bone Disease
- Neck Pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Reactive Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Rheumatology
- Scleroderma
- Shoulder Pain
- Soft Tissue Injection
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
- Tennis Elbow
- Vasculitis