Dr Jonathan Marks

Consultant Rheumatologist

Sub-specialities: Clinical research, Connective tissue disease, vasculitis and digital health

Training and education

MB BS, St St Bartholomews' and The Royal London Medical School, Queen Mary College, London

MRCP (London), Royal College of Physicians of London, 2007

CCT Rheumatology and General Internal Medicine 2014

Experience

Dr Marks joined the University Hospitals Dorset as a consultant rheumatologist in 2014. He also holds an honorary contract at Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester where he consults on a regular basis.

As well as running a variety of general and specialist rheumatology clinics, he leads the rheumatology clinical research team at Christchurch hospital.

Dr Marks' special interests include inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue disease, vasculitis and the use of digital tools to enhance patient care and self-management.

What people can be referred for

I see all rheumatic conditions with a particular interest in lupus, connective tissue disease, vasculitis, periodic fever syndromes and fever of unknown origin.

Why I chose my specialty

Mostly because I enjoy talking with patients, understanding how their symptoms affect them and combining the science of medicine with the art of managing the person as an individual. In rheumatology we are fortunate to be able to offer meaningful interventions that can really help to control symptoms and keep people fit, active and healthy.

Membership of professional bodies

FRCP

Member of the British Society of Rheumatology

Year of registration

2004