Paediatrics in Lagos
A paediatric rheumatologist in Lagos for swollen joints and arthritis in children
From ₦235,000 in Lagos, with the full price shown before you book or pay.
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Paediatric Rheumatology Consultation
From ₦235,000
First consultation with a paediatric rheumatologist
- Time with a consultant who sees children every day
- A full examination, not just the problem you came with
- A written plan you can take to your own doctor
- Growth and vaccinations checked at the same visit
Price last checked 22 October 2026.
Paediatric Rheumatology Consultation at Mezo Health: first consultation with a paediatric rheumatologist, from ₦235,000. It covers time with a consultant who sees children every day, a written plan you can take to your own doctor, and growth and vaccinations checked at the same visit. Prices last checked 22 October 2026.
Children do get arthritis. A joint that stays swollen, stiffness in the morning, a limp with no injury, or a fever and rash that keep coming back can be an inflammatory condition that a paediatric rheumatologist diagnoses and treats, protecting the joints and the eyes as the child grows.
Also called: Paediatric rheumatologist, Juvenile arthritis specialist, Pediatric rheumatologist
Medically reviewed by Dr Debo Odulana, Founder and Chief Executive, Mezo. Last reviewed . This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Care is decided with you after an examination.
All-in package
From ₦235,000, all-in
First consultation with a paediatric rheumatologist
A guide to the first visit. The fee is confirmed when you book, before you pay.
What the price covers
- Time with a consultant who sees children every day
- A full examination, not just the problem you came with
- A written plan you can take to your own doctor
- Growth and vaccinations checked at the same visit
What it does not cover
- Tests and scans, priced before they are done
- Medicines
- Admission, if it turns out to be needed
Related prices
First consultation with a paediatric rheumatologist
A guide to the first visit. The fee is confirmed when you book, before you pay.
₦235,000
What would change this price
- A first visit that needs much longer than usual, which is agreed with you first
- Tests the specialist advises, each priced before it is done
Specialist visits are covered on many HMO plans with a referral and prior authorisation. Tell the coordinator your HMO when you book. If you pay yourself, the fee is shown before you pay.
Who this is for
- A joint that has been swollen for more than six weeks
- Morning stiffness, a limp or refusing to walk with no injury
- Recurrent fevers with rash or joint pain
- Suspected lupus, or another inflammatory condition
When it is not the right answer
- A single hot, red, very painful joint with a fever: this can be a joint infection and needs a hospital today
- Joint pain in a child with sickle cell, which starts with the haematologist or paediatrician
The pathway, step by step
- 1
Request the visit
Tell us your child's age and what is worrying you. A coordinator books the earliest suitable time at Haven Paediatrics in Ikeja, or by video for a review.
- 2
The first visit₦235,000
Every joint examined, growth checked, and the eyes considered, because some childhood arthritis affects them silently.
- 3
Tests, where they help
Blood tests, X-rays or an ultrasound where they help, each priced before it is done.
- 4
Follow-up₦160,000
Results explained, the plan adjusted, and a date for the next review where one is needed.
What happens afterwards
After the first visit
You leave with a written plan and the specific signs that mean come back sooner.
Over the following months
Reviews at the interval the specialist sets, with your own paediatrician kept informed.
Risks and limits you should know
- A consultation carries no physical risk. Any test or treatment advised is explained, with its own risks, before you agree to it.
Every treatment has limits and side effects. Yours are explained before you start, and you can always say no.
Questions people ask
How much is a paediatric rheumatologist in Lagos?
From ₦235,000 for a first consultation at Haven Paediatrics, Ikeja. The fee is confirmed when you book.
Can children really get arthritis?
Yes. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is the commonest kind. With early treatment most children stay active and the joints are protected.
Why do the eyes matter?
Some types of childhood arthritis cause eye inflammation without symptoms. Regular eye checks catch it before it harms vision.
Prices shown are Mezo cash prices in naira and were last checked on 22 October 2026. The consultation fee is the same whatever is found. Anything that follows, such as medication, tests or further sessions, is priced and agreed with you before it starts.