Stem cells: A promising alternative to surgery for back and joint pain

By Dr Anthony Hammond
Rheumatology

Dr Anthony Hammond is a highly respected consultant rheumatologist and leading specialist in minimally invasive pain management based in London. He is renowned for his expertise in rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory arthritis and in the interventional management of spinal pain problems, including slipped disc and trapped nerve, amongst others. More recently, Dr Hammond has continued to develop his range of treatment options gaining expertise and collaborating with leading experts in Regenerative Medicine including stem cells (BMAC and Lipogems) and activated plasma (PRP and Goldic) treatments for advanced osteoarthritis of joints, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis and other common and hard to treat problems.

Dr Hammond qualified in medicine from Edinburgh Medical School in 1980 before pursuing further training in general medicine and rheumatology in Bristol, Bath and London. During this period, he trained at a number of esteemed institutions including The Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases (the Mineral Water Hospital), Bath, The Royal Postgraduate Medical School, Hammersmith Hospital and St Bart’s Hospital, London. In 1992, he was awarded a medical doctorate, with his thesis specialising in the immunopathology of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Dr Hammond served for many years as a general physician and rheumatologist at Maidstone Hospital, later establishing the rheumatology department while combining his practice with clinical research.

He developed his interest in spinal pain management through the teaching and training of the International Pain and Spinal Intervention Society (IPSIS) and is now a senior tutor for this prestigious organisation. He was a founding partner of The KIMS hospital, Kent and now works in private practice in a number of prestigious organisations including: The London Clinic, HSSH Harley Street Specialist Hospital, Living Room Health, The Castle Quay Medical Practice, London Medical, the highly respected musculoskeletal centre The Fortius Clinic London, and is also part of The Regenerative Clinic group for collaborative development of stem cell therapy for spinal pain. After spending a year on Jersey as part of a States led review of service he is establishing a private practice in St Helier. He is a registered Medical Cannabis prescriber for complex chronic pain and fibromyalgia syndrome.

With an extensive portfolio of academic publications, Dr Hammond is widely regarded as a leading practitioner due his rare expertise in both medical rheumatology and advanced interventional pain management. He continues to be an active researcher and collaborator in a number of ongoing clinical trials. He also holds various teaching responsibilities and is a European instructor and member of the International Spinal Intervention Society. With his wealth of clinical experience, Dr Hammond also serves as a highly esteemed medicolegal expert.

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