I am a Consultant Rheumatologist & Physician at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust having
completed my Rheumatology & Internal Medicine speciality training in the East of England in 2013.
I undertook my junior doctor training in Swansea. Having obtained membership of Royal College of
Physicians London (MRCP) in March 2007, I commenced higher specialist training in Rheumatology & General
Medicine before joining Addenbrooke’s Hospital Cambridge to pursue clinical research in 2010. Same year, I
achieved MRCP in Rheumatology too. I finished research in 2012 and joined Luton & Dunstable University
Hospital as a final year registrar until was appointed in the current role. I was awarded Fellowship of
Royal College of Physicians London in 2018 and appointed as Director of Research & Development in 2019. I
was also elected to the prestigious Registers committee of national British Society of Rheumatology in
2019.
I am the lead clinician for award winning early arthritis service, research on biologic
therapies and inflammatory arthritis associated lung diseases MDT service. I have been
involved in more than 80 clinical trials utilising biological therapies for autoimmune
conditions. My other main interests include early inflammatory arthritis including
ultrasound use and metabolic bone health. I have authored over 120 abstracts, presented at
international conferences and published more than 30 papers in peer reviewed journals.
If you have painful joints, stiffness and/or joint swelling then you could have any one of 207 types of arthritis. I lead a national award winning early arthritis service
If you have any of the predisposing conditions such as psoriasis, uveitis/iritis, inflammatory bowel disease and you develop joint pain, it could be spondyloarthropathy. I lead on research in such conditions
If you are over 50 or younger with high risk factors such as chronic disease, steroid use or hormonal disorder, you will need bone health screening. I lead innovative metabolic bone health service
If you have longstanding back or muscle pain and there is diagnostic uncertainty, I can help you reach a diagnosis and formulate a management plan
If you have multisystem complaints e.g. rashes, ulcers, breathing problems with joint/muscle pain, it could be connective tissue disease. I lead a multi-disciplinary service and can help you
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March 26, 2024, 12:21 p.m.Dr Nisar listened to my concerns and asked appropriate questions gathering a full view and explained things clearly to myself. Dr Nisar has a friendly approach and put myself at ease and I felt able to talk openly to him, he was understanding and welcomed questions.
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March 18, 2024, 8:40 a.m.At my Consultation with Dr.Nisar he was very kind understanding put me at ease immediately and I feel very confident to be a Patient of his.
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Feb. 2, 2024, 10:49 a.m.My 1st consultation with Dr Nisar and must say it has gone down very well. He came across as very confident and knowledgeable. He was very attentive and showed clear interest and understanding of all of my health concerns, and had a clear vision of a treatment proposal by end of consultation.
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Jan. 29, 2024, 5:03 p.m.Excellent consultation and doctor
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Jan. 28, 2024, 3:58 p.m.I have met with Dr Nisar on a couple of occasions and both times felt like he really listened to my concerns and gave me good advice. He is clearly very knowledgeable in his field and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to others.
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Jan. 19, 2024, 4:18 p.m.Very kind and put me at ease, took the time to explain in detail and listened when I spoke. Thank you
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