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
Dr Nisar is amazing. He listened to me very thoroughly and for the first time actually gave me the correct medication to give me some life back. He reviews me often, I wouldn't go anywhere else now for treatment. I'm so greatful for having him as my Doctor, thank goodness I found him.
Tina Concetta Corcoran (ti****@****.co)
Oct. 30, 2024, 12:28 p.m.the advice given was very helpful and has helped me manage my condition well
Rachel Louise Ferdinando (ra****@****.com)
Oct. 17, 2024, 5:57 p.m.So far so good ! It was nice to feel heard
Louise Jackson (lo****@****.com)
Sept. 11, 2024, 5:16 p.m.I was able to see Dr Nisar at short notice as I was experiencing some autoimmune flare ups. He was thorough and able to sort me out. My first time seeing him and I felt confident in his knowledge of my various conditions and best to manage them.
Andrew Green (aj****@****.com)
Sept. 5, 2024, 8:23 a.m.During my appointment Doctor Nisar was very professional and competent. He asked me about my symptoms and listened carefully, asking further questions where necessary. Dr Nisar clearly explained to me the potential causes for my issue and the action plan to identify the actual cause and resolve/manage it.
KH (*******@****.***)
Sept. 5, 2024, 8:06 a.m.My first consultation with Dr Nisar. Very detailed discussion of my symptoms and diagnosis. Very informative and helpful. Clear explanation of proposed treatment programme. Reassuring.
Roger Gibbs (rg****@****.com)
Sept. 4, 2024, 6:07 p.m.Very pleased with my consultation will go back again if needs be.
David smith (dw****@****.com)
Sept. 4, 2024, 4:40 p.m.Very attentive, explained everything and repeated when needed..
Mike Burgess (*******@****.***)
Aug. 12, 2024, 2:05 p.m.My consultations with Dr Nisar have been excellent. He gave me an important diagnosis. He is an excellent Dr & easy relate to.
Philippa Holden (ph****@****.com)
Aug. 8, 2024, 9:10 p.m.Dr Nisar was absolutely outstanding and made me feel so comfortable and relaxed. I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and was initially petrified but he was so reassuring and pin pointed the diagnosis very sufficiently!
Beth Marshall (be****@****.com)
Aug. 6, 2024, 4:36 p.m.