Rheumatology

Rheumatology Service 

Medical team led by Equipo Dr. Carlos Guillén Astete

The Rheumatology Service at Valdebebas Hospital offers an innovative and personalized approach to the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatologic diseases. We stand out for incorporating advanced clinical ultrasound into consultations and for using minimally invasive, image-guided procedures, ensuring greater precision and safety for our patients.

Advanced Techniques in Rheumatology

Our hospital provides patients with the latest diagnostic and therapeutic tools:

• Lung ultrasound for rapid assessment of respiratory complications

• Salivary gland ultrasound, useful in diagnosing autoimmune diseases such as Sjögren’s syndrome

• Vasculitis ultrasound to identify blood vessel inflammation

• Ultrasound-guided synovial biopsy (the only private center in Madrid offering this service)

• Microscopic analysis of synovial fluid for detailed study of joint pathologies

• Capillaroscopy to detect microvascular abnormalities

• Osteoporotic fracture risk assessment with state-of-the-art tools

Minimally Invasive Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

Our unit integrates ultrasound directly into clinical consultations, allowing for:

• Infiltrations and therapeutic procedures with high precision

• Ultrasound-guided synovial biopsies with minimal invasion

• Faster and more reliable diagnoses, with greater patient comfort

Research & Clinical Excellence

The Rheumatology Team at Valdebebas Hospital is strongly committed to scientific research and medical innovation, actively participating in clinical studies that enhance medical practice and improve patients’ quality of life.