Spire Healthcare Consultant awarded MBE in New Years Honours List 2025

Spire Healthcare consultant, Professor Bhaskar Dasgupta, has been awarded an MBE for his services to people with giant cell arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica.

Professor Dasgupta, Consultant Rheumatologist at Spire Hartswood and Spire Wellesley hospitals, is a foremost exponent on giant cell arteritis (GCA), polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and large vessel vasculitis, and an expert on vascular and MSK ultrasound. With more than 30 years’ experience, he has many achievements to his name, including the introduction of a fast track GCA pathway for patients to reduce sight loss. Professor Dasgupta has also developed a new concept of Point Of Care Rheumatology Ultrasound (POCRUS) to integrate clinical and ultrasound assessment for a streamlined patient pathway.

Professor Bhaskar Dasgupta (pictured)

Having trained in India and then the UK, Professor Dasgupta has been instrumental in founding modern rheumatology services. In addition to his clinical practice, Professor Dasgupta also helped found the Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis UK (PMRGCAuk), a national charity working to support those living with PMR or GCA in the UK. This remains the only charity to be dedicated to the care of this spectrum of diseases.

HM The King’s New Year Honours List recognises unsung heroes who have made outstanding contributions to their communities across the UK. Receiving this award is a recognition of exceptional work Professor Dasgupta has done and continues to do.

Richard Coggings, Hospital Director at Spire Hartswood Hospital, said: “I am delighted that Professor Dasgupta has been awarded an MBE in the 2025 New Year Honours List for services to people with giant cell arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica. Professor Dasgupta provides regular rheumatological clinics at Spire Hartswood Hospital and I look forward to continue supporting the development of this service.”

Sue Holliday, Hospital Director at Spire Wellesley Hospital, said: “As a hospital, we are delighted to hear the news regarding Professor Dasgupta being awarded an MBE in the 2025 New Year Honours List. Professor Dasgupta has worked at the Spire Wellesley for 30 years and it is a credit to him to achieve such an award and we wish to congratulate him on this special occasion.”

Spire Hartswood Hospital (pictured) 

Professor Dasgupta offers a range of services at Spire Hartswood and Spire Wellesley Hospitals, including POCRUS clinics for the diagnosis assessment and treatments of PMR, GCA, arthritis, rheumatic disorders, gout, connective tissue diseases, osteoporosis and soft tissue rheumatism.