Professor David M Reid was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.
Reviews
It was wonderful having the Professor take the time to methodically go through a rather long list of queries on osteoporosis and its treatment. His erudition and ability to pass on that knowledge has been immensely reassuring.
It was excellent being able to get the scans done the same morning on site. I am very grateful and wish visiting consultants was always so pleasant and constructive!
I experienced one of my best ever consultant consultations with Prof Reid. He was courteous, welcoming, and took my concerns seriously. He was unhurried, and explained my condition comprehensively. He then explained management options leaving me well informed to make some intelligent choices. In all it was a very pleasant experience
As an additional comment to my previous review. This Professor is absolutely outstanding. After my mum's severe osteoporosis diagnosis, he recommended some cancer tests to ensure she could start treatment safely. Sadly the tests came back positive and so he was contacted through his secretary while he was away on an intensive course with large time difference. To our amazement, within about 2 hours he had dictated a letter for a top specialist he recommended, and given his gut feel as to what was wrong. In addition, he answered all of our questions and with this letter mum was seen within 3 days by this very booked up specialist and had the majority of tests she needed done that day (which Prof Reid had recommended and which they absolutely agreed with). The UCH is outstanding for myeloma, and the cancer specialist said to us, whoever you saw is absolutely on top of his game. Not only that, he cares and was speedy with everything. Just a totally amazing man, who has given my mum the best chance. I will be thanking him in person.
Hugely knowledgeable, efficient and personable. Highly recommend Professor Reid.
Prof. Reid helped me cope wi my osteoporosis by offering me very useful advice and treatment. He is kind and never rushed me. I have recommended him to several people in India.
Specialises in
- Rheumatology
Profile
Professor David Reid is Emeritus Professor of Rheumatology at the University of Aberdeen and was previous Head of the School of Medicine & Dentistry at the University.
He is a consultant rheumatologist and has been involved in providing specialist osteoporosis services with a particular emphasis on bone densitometry for 30 years. He therefore has a special interest in the use and interpretation of DXA or DEXA the main measurement tool.
He has over 300 original papers and reviews, largely on his research interests which include the utility of bone mass assessment, assessment of risk of fracture, secondary osteoporosis, glucocorticoid osteoporosis and the assessment of long-term disease activity and drug adverse effects in rheumatic diseases.
He was Chair of the Board of Trustees of the UK National Osteoporosis Society from 2008-2012 and has previously chaired their Research Grants Committee and Medical Board. Until late 2013 he was the Chair of the Arthritis Research UK Clinical Studies Group with responsibility for advising on the needs for clinical trials in bone diseases. He has been a member of numerous national committees most recently including the UK Medical Schools Council, the UK Health Education Advisory Committee and Scottish Stratified Medicine Innovation Centre Board.
He is now undertaking NHS locums in rheumatology and practicing privately in osteoporosis and acute rheumatology in London and Aberdeen. He is a great advocate for new and evolving therapies for osteoporosis.