Dr Gladston Chelliah is a highly experienced Consultant Rheumatologist who has been on the Specialist Register since qualifying in 1985. With over three decades of clinical expertise, Dr Chelliah is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to patients with a wide range of rheumatological conditions.
His advanced training included two years at the University of Birmingham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital—renowned centres of excellence in vasculitis and connective tissue disorders. This specialist experience has shaped his clinical interests and expertise in managing complex autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.
Since 2005, Dr Chelliah has held a substantive consultant post at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust. He leads a patient-focused rheumatology service, offering comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic care tailored to individual needs. His approach combines clinical excellence with a compassionate bedside manner, ensuring patients feel supported throughout their treatment journey.
Dr Chelliah is deeply committed to medical education and regularly teaches junior doctors, general practitioners, medical students, and members of the multidisciplinary team. He holds academic appointments as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire and Visiting Professor at the Institute of Medicine, University of Bolton. His passion for teaching is reflected in his engaging style and dedication to mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals.
In addition to his clinical and teaching roles, Dr Chelliah is actively involved in research. He contributes to various local and multi-centre research projects aimed at improving patient outcomes and advancing the field of rheumatology. His work includes regular clinical audits to ensure continuous improvement in service delivery and patient care and is known for his thorough assessments, clear communication, and collaborative approach to care.
Current NHS/University Posts
Consultant Rheumatology, Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical interests
- Inflammatory joint disease such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis
- Crystal arthropathy (Gout)
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Vasculitis
- Connective tissue disease
- Muscle disorders
- Osteoporosis
- Pain Syndromes
Professional memberships
- British Society of Rheumatology
- Royal College Physicians of Ireland
- Royal College Physicians, London
- British Medical Association
- British Society for Rheumatology
Treatments offered
- Bone densitometry scanning
- Calcium crystal diseases
- Fibromyalgia
- Giant cell arteritis
- Gout
- Osteoporosis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Polymyalgia rheumatica