Meet the Specialist
About Dr. Benji Schreiber

Credentials
MBBS
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
University College London
MA
Master of Arts in Clinical Education
University College London
MD
Research Doctorate — Pulmonary Hypertension & Connective Tissue Diseases
University College London
FRCP
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
Royal College of Physicians, London
Biography
A distinguished career in rheumatology
Dr. Benji Schreiber is one of London's leading consultant rheumatologists, with a clinical practice spanning general rheumatology, inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue diseases, and pulmonary hypertension. He was appointed as an NHS Consultant Rheumatologist in 2010 and has since built an exceptional reputation for the quality and thoroughness of his clinical care.
He trained at University College London and undertook his specialist registrar training at some of London's most prestigious teaching hospitals, including Hammersmith Hospital, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, and the Royal Free Hospital.
Dr. Schreiber holds a Masters degree in Clinical Education and a research doctorate, the latter focused on pulmonary hypertension and connective tissue diseases — areas where he has published and presented internationally. He is an Honorary Associate Professor at University College London, reflecting his commitment to research and postgraduate education.
In his private practice, Dr. Schreiber sees patients with the full range of rheumatological conditions at two North London locations. He also undertakes medicolegal expert witness work for both claimants and defendants in personal injury and clinical negligence cases.
Appointments
Current Roles
Private Consultant Rheumatologist
Wellington Diagnostics & Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth
Golders Green & St John's Wood, London
NHS Consultant Rheumatologist
Royal Free Hospital
Hampstead, London
Honorary Associate Professor
University College London
Division of Medicine
Specialist Interests
Clinical Areas
- Inflammatory arthritis (RA, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthropathy)
- Connective tissue diseases (lupus, scleroderma, Sjögren's, myositis)
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Adolescent rheumatology
- Bone health and osteoporosis
- Hypermobility syndromes
- Gout and crystal arthropathies
- Soft tissue and chronic pain syndromes
- Medicolegal expert witness work
Academic Work
Research & Publications
Dr. Schreiber has an active research profile with over 40 peer-reviewed publications and more than 100 academic outputs. His work has been published in leading international journals including The Lancet, Circulation Research, the European Heart Journal, Arthritis & Rheumatology, and the British Journal of Anaesthesia.
His research has accumulated over 3,000 citations, with an H-index of 21 — reflecting the sustained impact of his work, particularly in pulmonary hypertension and connective tissue disease. He has presented at major national and international conferences including the British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) and the American College of Rheumatology (ACR).
40+
Peer-reviewed publications
3,000+
Citations
21
H-index
Recognition
Awards & Prizes
Hench Award
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)
Young Investigator Award
British Society for Rheumatology (BSR)
Prize in Surgery at graduation
University College London