Prof Hector Chinoy

Prof Chinoy is a Consultant Rheumatologist, practising at the OrthTeam Centre in Didsbury. His NHS practice is at Salford Royal Hospital, part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust, where he is involved in the review of patients with a variety of musculoskeletal conditions who can also become involved in clinical trials and take part in research.

Hector sees all general musculoskeletal and rheumatology patients, and has a special interest in autoimmune inflammatory myopathy (myositis), connective tissue disease and psoriatic arthritis. He has 25 years of clinical experience in the field of rheumatology. Patients are often concerned that they may have a rare or uncommon disorder, when the ensuing diagnosis may be something more straightforward. Conversely, patients may present with a constellation of symptoms that requires pattern recognition to diagnose a particular disease. In the wrong hands, it can be easy to misdiagnose an underlying autoimmune disease.

Hector’s expertise in muscle disease and interest in exercise has allowed him to develop a wider interest in diagnosing and helping to manage regional and generalised musculoskeletal pain conditions.

At The University of Manchester, Prof Chinoy carries out an active programme of translational research in the field of autoimmune connective tissue disease, with research interests in genetic, epidemiological and translational aspects of adult idiopathic inflammatory myopathy. He has over 290 peer-reviewed publications and has been cited over 15,000 times.

With an excellent and longstanding working relationship with musculoskeletal colleagues and other medical specialities throughout the region, Hector can offer patients a rounded opinion and a keen listening ear regarding musculoskeletal symptoms, joint injections, prescriptions and onward referrals, where appropriate.

"Many rheumatic diseases cannot be cured, but accurate diagnosis, focused management and a holistic approach can empower patients to significantly improve pain levels, disability and quality of life."

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