Q: How do I choose a medical consultant?

Answer: Generally, when it comes to choosing a medical specialist a two-phased approach is necessary. Firstly, it is important to decide what type of medical expert you need. For example, a painful joint caused by arthritis may require treatment from a rheumatologist, a physiotherapist or an orthopaedic surgeon. In order to find the most appropriate medical specialist, it is best to search around your condition (or diagnosis) to discover what your options might be and what the different experts are saying.

If you know that you are specifically seeking a particular type of specialist you can go to the clinical experts section and review your choices. Total Health encourages our specialists to explain their own personal approach and philosophy to patient care, which can be extremely informative and helpful for patients. 

For additional help to find consultants across a range of appropriate specialisms according to your diagnosis - see Consultant Profile.