Meet the team

Dr Cheryl Fernandes - Rheumatology Consultant and Clinical Lead - General Rheumatology and Osteoporosis

Dr Fernandes joined the Trust in 2007. She trained in the West Yorkshire Rheumatology rotation.  She sees the whole spectrum of rheumatological conditions and has interest in difficult to manage osteoporosis.

Dr Omer Sharif – Rheumatology Consultant

Dr Sharif joined the Trust in 2016.  He trained in the London Deanery - South Thames Rheumatology and General Medicine rotation and was working as a consultant in Dorset before moving to West Yorkshire.  His interests include inflammatory arthritis, rheumatology ultrasound, vasculitis and connective tissue disorders.

Dr Alshaimaa Rezk – Rheumatology Consultant

Dr Rezk joined the Trust in 2021. She completed her medical training at Cairo University and Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital. Before relocating to West Yorkshire, Dr Rezk served as a Lecturer and Associate Professor of General Medicine and Consultant in Rheumatology/Clinical immunology at the Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, positions she held since 2015.

Dr Rezk’s clinical and research interests focus on inflammatory arthritis, musculoskeletal ultrasound and connective tissue disorders, including systemic lupus erythematosus and Behçet’s disease. She has a strong background in teaching and research and has multiple publications in peer-reviewed international journals.

The Rheumatology Nursing Team

The Rheumatology Nursing team are here to support you throughout your patient journey and consists of:

Lead Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist:
Lucy Morrison

Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialists:
Heather Robinson
Karen Paynter
George Villanueva
Mabelle Bolt

Rheumatology Specialist Pharmacist:
Paula Gomes

Secretarial team

The department is supported by a small but very experienced team of secretaries who deal with all aspects of administration.  If you have any queries that are not covered by this website they will be able to answer them for you.