Zoe Mclaren

I currently work as a consultant rheumatologist in the newly merged Liverpool University Hopsitals NHS Trust across 3 major hospitals – Broadgreen, Aintree and the Royal Liverpool. In my NHS practise I treat the full range of rheumatological conditions and I have particular expertise in managing Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis and adults with Juvenile Idiopathic arthritis. Like most rheumatologists I am especially interested in early diagnosis of inflammatory conditions to prevent damage to joints and maintain health.

I started training in Rheumatology in Merseyside in 2003 as part of my general medical training. I then completed my specialist registrar training in rheumatology as part of the Mersey rotation between 2005 and 2012. During this time I completed a prestigious Arthritis Research UK fellowship researching childhood SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) in the Institute of Child Health in The Royal Liverpool Children’s’ Hospital.

I was appointed as a consultant rheumatologist in the Wrexham Maelor Hospital, North Wales in January 2012 where I worked as a general rheumatologist until November 2019. During the same period I offered private rheumatology care in Spire Yale Wrexham. After completing my tenure as The Welsh Devolved Nation Chair to the British Society of Rheumatology, I took my current post in Liverpool where my specific task has been to consolidate specialised services for SLE and Sjogren’s Syndrome in the newly merged Trust. I was also recently appointed to the position of Trust Audit lead and I am our departmental education lead.

I have an interest in lifestyle medicine and how factors such as diet and exercise can impact medical diseases, mental health and well-being. My overall approach is thorough and holistic.

I am pleased to offer a range of consultation options including telephone consultation, video consultation and face to face assessment depending on what is most appropriate for the patient.

Consultant Information:

Clinic Times: Tuesday Evenings
Consulting Address: Spire Liverpool Hospital, 57 Greenbank Road, Liverpool, L18 1HQ
Telephone: 0151 522 1860
Email: [email protected]

Year of First Medical Qualification: 2001
Current membership(s): Royal College of Physicians (London), British Society of Rheumatology, Medical Defence Union, British Medical Association

Current NHS/University Post: Consultant Rheumatologist Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Broadgreen Hospital, The Royal Liverpool Hospital and Aintree Hospital.