Dr Fabiola Ojeda
Consultant Rheumatologist
- Galway
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Consulting days: Monday and Thursday
Contact hours: 8.30am to 1.00pm
Bon Secours Consulting Rooms,Suite 6 Renmore, Galway
Inflammatory arthritis
Diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory joint conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, with a focus on controlling inflammation, relieving symptoms and protecting joint function.
Osteoarthritis
Assessment and management of osteoarthritis, with personalised treatment plans aimed at reducing pain, improving mobility and supporting everyday activity.
Osteoporosis
Assessment, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, with a focus on strengthening bone health and reducing the risk of fractures.
Fibromyalgia
Assessment and management of fibromyalgia, including support for chronic pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance and the wider impact of the condition on daily life.
Chronic musculoskeletal pain
Comprehensive assessment and management of persistent pain affecting the muscles, joints and spine, with treatment plans tailored to improve function and quality of life.
Soft tissue disorders
Diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the muscles, tendons, ligaments and bursae, including tendinopathy and bursitis, with a focus on reducing pain and restoring movement.
About
Dr Fabiola Ojeda is a Consultant Rheumatologist with experience in the diagnosis and management of a broad range of rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions.
Her areas of special interest include inflammatory arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia and chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Dr Ojeda completed her specialist training in Rheumatology at Hospital del Mar in Barcelona. She has worked as a Consultant Rheumatologist since 2018.
She is actively involved in research and medical education and is committed to providing evidence based, patient centred care.
Education and Training
Dr Ojeda graduated in Medicine and completed her specialist training in Rheumatology at Hospital del Mar in Barcelona, Spain, from 2014 to 2018.
She has worked as a Consultant Rheumatologist since 2018 and has extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
Alongside her clinical practice, Dr Ojeda has been actively involved in medical education and research. This includes teaching and supervising rheumatology trainees. She has also published research in peer reviewed medical journals.
Specialist Training
Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Spain
Rheumatology specialist training, 2014 to 2018
Clinical Expertise
Dr Ojeda has expertise in the diagnosis and management of a broad range of rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions, including:
Inflammatory arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Fibromyalgia
Chronic musculoskeletal pain
Soft tissue disorders
She also has expertise in musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Research and Contributions
Dr Ojeda is actively involved in clinical research, with a particular focus on osteoarthritis, chronic pain, central sensitisation and neuroimaging.
Her recent research has explored the prevalence and clinical impact of central sensitisation in knee osteoarthritis. She has also examined the role of sex, age and body mass index in treatment decisions for knee osteoarthritis.
Her work has included the use of functional neuroimaging to investigate brain mechanisms associated with treatment decisions in patients receiving conservative management or undergoing total knee replacement.
Dr Ojeda has presented her work at national and international rheumatology conferences, including EULAR, OARSI and the Spanish Society of Rheumatology.
Research and Publications
Ojeda F, Martínez Vilavella G, Blanco Hinojo L, Deus J, Tío L, et al. Amygdala and nucleus accumbens activation are associated with treatment choice in knee osteoarthritis: an fMRI study. Arthroplasty. 2026;8:32.
Ojeda F, Tío L, Castro Domínguez F, Tassani S, Noailly J, et al. The role of sex, age and BMI in treatment decisions for knee osteoarthritis: conservative management versus total knee replacement. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research. 2025;20:152.
Pujol J, Martínez Vilavella G, Ojeda F, et al. Distinctive alterations in the functional anatomy of the cerebral cortex in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Scientific Reports. 2022;12:19498.
