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Trust score 8/100
Accepting new patients
Dr
Dr Nicholas Raj
English
5,901+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Raj graduated from St George's medical school in London and went on to complete comprehensive general medical training at Frimley Park, Worthing and The Royal Marsden Hospitals leading to attainment of MRCP in 1999. He then worked within the rheumatology department at the Wrightington Hospital which is regarded as a worldwide Centre of Excellence in the treatment of musculo-skeletal disease.
In 2000 he undertook specialist training in rheumatology in the mid Trent region. During his time on the mid Trent rotation he completed a Masters degree in clinical education and obtained his CCST in 2004. He then became a clinical fellow at Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and completed a DM, again in clinical education.
Dr Raj was appointed as a Consultant Rheumatologist in 2006 at the Royal Derby Hospital and served as the Head of the Rheumatology department. He provides a general rheumatology service on the NHS at both the Royal Derby hospital and the Florence Nightingale community hospital.
As a special interest he has developed a musculoskeletal ultrasound service within the department to aid in the diagnosis of inflammatory joint conditions.
Dr Raj has a keen interest in teaching and is an Honorary Assistant Professor at the University of Nottingham School of Medicine.
In 2000 he undertook specialist training in rheumatology in the mid Trent region. During his time on the mid Trent rotation he completed a Masters degree in clinical education and obtained his CCST in 2004. He then became a clinical fellow at Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and completed a DM, again in clinical education.
Dr Raj was appointed as a Consultant Rheumatologist in 2006 at the Royal Derby Hospital and served as the Head of the Rheumatology department. He provides a general rheumatology service on the NHS at both the Royal Derby hospital and the Florence Nightingale community hospital.
As a special interest he has developed a musculoskeletal ultrasound service within the department to aid in the diagnosis of inflammatory joint conditions.
Dr Raj has a keen interest in teaching and is an Honorary Assistant Professor at the University of Nottingham School of Medicine.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Nicholas Raj
Education & training
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2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2016–2020 Residency · Rheumatology
Career & appointments
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2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Rheumatology
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 348 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,130 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,898 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,509 |
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 | 60 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 4 · i10: 10
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Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
DOI: 10.3341/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37802694 · cited by 140
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Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across GB
DOI: 10.2030/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35133656 · cited by 86
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Rheumatology European Annual Congress (Rheumatology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Rheumatology National Society Meeting · Derby · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — Derby · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2021
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2021
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2021
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 · mr.nicholas.raj@euroclinics.example
