Dr Maria Bickerstaff is a Consultant Rheumatologist at Barts Health. She has over 20 years of clinical experience, specialising in pregnancy and rheumatic diseases, as well as adolescent and young adult rheumatology. Dr Bickerstaff qualified from Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School and has trained at St George's, The Royal Free, and Middlesex Hospitals. Her extensive training has provided her with a wealth of experience in managing a wide range of connective tissue diseases.

Dr Bickerstaff obtained an ARC Clinical Research Fellowship at the Hammersmith Hospital, which led to her earning a PhD. She has been serving as a Consultant Rheumatologist since 2001. During her tenure, she established high-risk ante-natal and parallel rheumatology/obstetric clinics. These clinics are dedicated to the care of women with a broad range of rheumatic conditions associated with pregnancy, including autoimmune and both inflammatory and non-inflammatory disorders.

Dr Bickerstaff's areas of expertise include pregnancy-related rheumatic diseases and the management of rheumatic conditions in adolescents and young adults. She is highly skilled in diagnosing and treating a variety of rheumatic diseases, ensuring comprehensive care for her patients.

In her role at Barts Health, Dr Bickerstaff is committed to providing the highest standard of care, leveraging her extensive knowledge and experience to benefit her patients. Her clinical interests and dedication to her field make her a leading specialist in rheumatology.