Consultant Rheumatologist specialising in bone health
Professor Richard Keen is a Consultant Rheumatologist specialising in osteoporosis, metabolic bone disease, bone fragility and rare bone conditions. His practice is focused on careful diagnosis, clear explanation and personalised treatment planning for long-term bone health.
Bone Health for Life - calm, evidence-based care for patients who need specialist advice, a clear diagnosis and a long-term plan.
Bone health is not just about scan results. It is about understanding risk, preventing fractures and protecting mobility, confidence and independence.
Professor Keen sees patients with osteoporosis, fragility fractures, abnormal bone density results and more complex metabolic bone conditions. Many patients seek specialist advice because their case is not straightforward, because previous treatment has been difficult, or because they need a clearer long-term plan.
His approach is structured, measured and evidence-based. Consultations focus on understanding the full clinical picture, explaining what test results mean and helping patients make informed decisions about treatment, monitoring and fracture prevention.
- Specialist assessment of osteoporosis and fracture risk
- Clear interpretation of DEXA scans, blood tests and diagnosis
- Advice on medication, advanced therapies and long-term monitoring
- Support for complex, unusual or rare bone conditions
Clinical, academic and research experience in metabolic bone disease
Professor Keen graduated from St Mary’s Hospital Medical School in 1988. After general professional training in London and Sheffield, he undertook specialist rheumatology training and developed his clinical and academic interest in osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease.
He completed a PhD examining the genetic epidemiology of postmenopausal osteoporosis and was appointed to the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in 1999, where he is Director of the Metabolic Bone Disease Centre.
Specialist help for common and complex bone conditions
Professor Keen’s practice focuses on osteoporosis, fracture risk, metabolic bone disease and rarer disorders affecting bone strength, structure and healing.
Osteoporosis
Specialist assessment for reduced bone density, fragility fractures and future fracture risk.
Learn moreMetabolic bone disease
Investigation of conditions affecting bone turnover, minerals, hormones and skeletal strength.
Learn moreRare bone disease
Specialist review for uncommon and complex disorders affecting bone structure and metabolism.
Learn morePaget’s disease of bone
Assessment and treatment planning for Paget’s disease and related bone turnover concerns.
Learn moreDEXA bone density scans
Clear interpretation of bone density results, T-scores and what they mean for treatment planning.
Learn moreVitamin D deficiency
Assessment where vitamin D, calcium or related factors may be affecting bone health.
Learn moreClear assessment, careful explanation and practical next steps
The consultation is designed to help patients understand their diagnosis, risk factors, treatment options and the steps that may help protect long-term bone health.
What Professor Keen may review
- Your symptoms, medical history and family history
- Previous fractures, falls or changes in mobility
- DEXA scan results and other relevant imaging
- Blood tests, calcium levels and vitamin D status
- Current medication and previous osteoporosis treatments
- Personal goals, concerns and treatment preferences
What the plan may include
- A clear explanation of your diagnosis and risk factors
- Advice on whether further tests are needed
- Discussion of medication options and monitoring
- Guidance on lifestyle, diet, vitamin D and exercise
- Support with fracture prevention and long-term planning
- Coordination with other specialists where appropriate
Specialist advice for osteoporosis, fracture risk and rare bone disease
If you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, have had a fragility fracture, are concerned about your bone density or need specialist advice about a rare bone condition, you can contact the office to arrange a private consultation.
Contact details
For private appointments and general enquiries, please contact the office.