Trust score 8/100
Accepting new patients
Dr Maliha Shaikh
2,627+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Maliha Shaikh is a highly regarded Consultant Rheumatologist with dual accreditation in General Medicine. She has a particular specialist interest in early inflammatory arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, and chronic pain, which she continues to focus on in her NHS practice. Dr Shaikh also possesses specialist expertise in managing various aspects of general rheumatology, including osteoarthritis, connective tissue disease, vasculitis, osteoporosis, gout, and reactive arthritis. Her NHS practice is based at Barts Health NHS Trust, where she holds the position of axial spondyloarthropathy lead.
With her keen interest in chronic musculoskeletal pain and fibromyalgia, Dr Shaikh collaborates with pain specialists, clinical psychology, and physiotherapy to run a multidisciplinary fibromyalgia clinic. She strongly believes in patient involvement and considers it integral to their management. Throughout her training, she has actively worked with charities such as the National Spondyloarthritis Society (NASS) and the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society to ensure patient engagement.
Dr Shaikh is also passionate about medical education and serves as the educational lead for the undergraduate musculoskeletal program at Whipps Cross University Hospital. She acts as an educational supervisor to junior doctors and mentors and supervises allied health colleagues, including nurses and physiotherapists, in completing higher professional studies. With her involvement in treating chronic conditions, she advocates for both mental and physical well-being. Dr Shaikh takes a holistic approach to patient care, tailoring treatments to meet the unique needs of each individual.
Dr Maliha Shaikh's expertise encompass a wide range of rheumatological conditions, including early inflammatory arthritis, back pain, fibromyalgia, joint and soft tissue injections, connective tissue diseases, vasculitis, polymyalgia rheumatica, giant cell arteritis, osteoarthritis, gout, osteoporosis, and soft tissue conditions.
With her keen interest in chronic musculoskeletal pain and fibromyalgia, Dr Shaikh collaborates with pain specialists, clinical psychology, and physiotherapy to run a multidisciplinary fibromyalgia clinic. She strongly believes in patient involvement and considers it integral to their management. Throughout her training, she has actively worked with charities such as the National Spondyloarthritis Society (NASS) and the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society to ensure patient engagement.
Dr Shaikh is also passionate about medical education and serves as the educational lead for the undergraduate musculoskeletal program at Whipps Cross University Hospital. She acts as an educational supervisor to junior doctors and mentors and supervises allied health colleagues, including nurses and physiotherapists, in completing higher professional studies. With her involvement in treating chronic conditions, she advocates for both mental and physical well-being. Dr Shaikh takes a holistic approach to patient care, tailoring treatments to meet the unique needs of each individual.
Dr Maliha Shaikh's expertise encompass a wide range of rheumatological conditions, including early inflammatory arthritis, back pain, fibromyalgia, joint and soft tissue injections, connective tissue diseases, vasculitis, polymyalgia rheumatica, giant cell arteritis, osteoarthritis, gout, osteoporosis, and soft tissue conditions.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Maliha Shaikh
Education & training
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2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2013–2017 Residency · Rheumatology
Career & appointments
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2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Rheumatology
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,899 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 589 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,581 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,866 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 90 min | in_clinic | 810.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 540.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 15 · i10: 11
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Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
DOI: 10.2017/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33134401 · cited by 59
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Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across GB
DOI: 10.8996/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34944988 · cited by 81
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Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
DOI: 10.4357/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31413207 · cited by 15
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Rheumatology European Annual Congress (Rheumatology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Rheumatology National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2018
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2018
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2018
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Rheumatology
- Awareness When should you see a rheumatology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · maliha.shaikh@euroclinics.example
