Dr Arumugan Moorthy

Dr Arumugan Moorthy

Dr Moorthy is a consultant Rheumatologist from University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, who received a silver award for his work in improving diagnostic delay, mainly focussed around research and collaboration with Ophthalmology.

  • He has developed a formal axial SpA referral pathway with his colleagues in Ophthalmology, and informal versions with Dermatology and Gastroenterology.
  • He has also delivered axial SpA training to Ophthalmology colleagues both within Leicester and across the midlands region.
  • He has led and published a range of research projects both in the UK and internationally.

Connect with Dr Moorthy on twitter using @moorthyarumuga2

Symptoms starting slowly

Pain in the lower back

Improves with movement

Night time waking

Early onset (under 40)