What does James Francis specialise in?

James Francis specialises in Rheumatologie in Leicester, GB. 35 years of clinical experience.

What conditions does James Francis treat?

James Francis treats conditions within Rheumatologie. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

Where does James Francis practise?

James Francis practises in Leicester, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

How do I book an appointment with James Francis?

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Rheumatologie Leicester

Dr James Francis

14 Jahre Erfahrung

6,792+
Patients seen: 14
Years in practice: 4
Publications: 1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr James Francis at a glance

Dr James Francis is a Rheumatologie practitioner based in Leicester, Vereinigtes Königreich, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 35+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Leicester, Vereinigtes Königreich and the surrounding area.

Über uns

Dr James Francis is a highly experienced Consultant Rheumatologist based at Leicester Royal Infirmary, with a private practice at Spire Leicester Hospital and Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital.

He completed his specialist rheumatology training across Worcester, Lincoln, and Leicester, and also holds specialist accreditation in General (Internal) Medicine. Since his appointment as Consultant Physician and Rheumatologist at University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) in 2005, Dr Francis has been dedicated to providing expert, patient-centred care in all aspects of rheumatology.

Dr Francis manages a wide range of conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, osteoporosis, metabolic bone disease, and inflammatory arthritis, as well as back and neck pain. He also performs joint, soft tissue, and epidural injections to relieve pain and improve function.

Known for his thorough, evidence-based approach, Dr Francis combines advanced diagnostic techniques with personalised treatment plans to help patients improve mobility, manage chronic pain, and maintain quality of life.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr James Francis

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Ausbildung & Training

2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Leicester (GB)
2008–2012 Residency · Rheumatologie
Universidad de Navarra, Leicester (GB)

Karriere & Anstellungen

2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Rheumatologie

Lizenzen & Versicherung

Medizinische Lizenzen

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)

#GB-11404 active · expires 2028-12-31

Facharztzertifikate

European Board of Rheumatologie

#EB-6BC5A143 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023

Berufshaftpflichtversicherung: HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR Deckung · No claims on file

Durchgeführte Verfahren

Verfahren	Code	Lebenszeit-Anzahl
GP consultation	99213	2,459
Annual physical exam	99395	1,413
Vaccination administration	90471	1,669
Minor procedure (skin)	17110	2,978

Leistungen & Preise

Leistung	Dauer	Modalität	Preis
New patient consultation (60m)	60 Min.	in_clinic\|telemed	180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m)	30 Min.	in_clinic\|telemed\|phone	90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration	30 Min.	in_clinic	540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin)	120 Min.	in_clinic	810.00 EUR

Praxis, Team & in der Praxis

HEADSHOT

James Francis in consultation — IN OFFICE

James Francis at a conference — CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 149s

Meet James Francis

Forschung & Publikationen

h-Index: 7 · i10: 7

Long-term follow-up of Rheumatologie across GB
James Francis, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026

DOI: 10.2125/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38709661 · zitiert von 19
Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatologie
James Francis, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

DOI: 10.4306/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37128989 · zitiert von 137
Long-term follow-up of Rheumatologie across GB
James Francis, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

DOI: 10.8487/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35136381 · zitiert von 47
Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatologie
James Francis, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

DOI: 10.7986/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 36152608 · zitiert von 141

Eingeladene Vorträge

Practical updates in Rheumatologie European Annual Congress (Rheumatologie) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
Single-centre experience in Rheumatologie National Society Meeting · Leicester · 2023 · oral abstract

Auszeichnungen & Mitgliedschaften

Auszeichnungen

🏆 Top-rated Rheumatologie — Leicester · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Gesellschaftsmitgliedschaften

WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Seit 2013
national college of family doctors — Member · Seit 2013
European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Seit 2013

Artikel dieses Arztes

Patient education Patient guide to Rheumatologie 2026-03-02 · 9 Min. Lesezeit
Awareness When should you see a rheumatologie? 2026-01-10 · 8 Min. Lesezeit

Für internationale Patienten

Koordinator: Patient liaison · dr.james.francis@euroclinics.example

Standort

1 Tag

Leicester

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★★★★★ ✓ Verifiziert

Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.

Anna B. 2026-05-15
★★★★★ ✓ Verifiziert

Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.

Marco V. 2026-04-26
★★★★☆ ✓ Verifiziert

Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.

Helena F. 2026-04-09

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr James Francis's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr James Francis treats, with the size of the national pool of Vereinigtes Königreich doctors offering the same care.

Rheumatologie

Joint, muscle and autoimmune disorders including RA, lupus, gout and chronic pain.

Dr James Francis is one of 423 rheumatologie doctors indexed in Vereinigtes Königreich. Browse rheumatologie doctors in Vereinigtes Königreich →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Leicester matters

Medical practice in Vereinigtes Königreich is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Vereinigtes Königreich medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Leicester carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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What does James Francis specialise in?

James Francis specialises in Rheumatologie in Leicester, GB. 35 years of clinical experience.
What conditions does James Francis treat?

James Francis treats conditions within Rheumatologie. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.
Where does James Francis practise?

James Francis practises in Leicester, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.
What languages does James Francis speak?

James Francis speaks English.
How do I book an appointment with James Francis?

Use the "Request a booking" button on the profile to send an appointment request. Most appointments are confirmed within 24 hours; many slots are bookable instantly.