Dr
Dr Sundeept Bhalara
Rheumatology
About
Sundeept Bhalara Patel qualified in medicine at University College, London in 1991. After broad general medical training in London teaching hospitals including St Bartholemew's, he obtained higher specialist rheumatology training at Charing Cross and the Hammersmith Hospitals, and the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, London. He gained specialist recognition in rheumatology and general medicine in 2002 and has been working as Consultant Rheumatologist in West Hertfordshire (Watford, Hemel Hempstead and St Alban's hospitals) and Charing Cross Hospital since then. He has also gained considerable experience in most aspects of general rheumatology but has a particular interest in arthritis and multisystem disease. He was elected as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physician's in May 2007.
Dr Patel was awarded a Master's degree (with Distinction) in Immunology by the University of London in 1995. He retains an academic interest in the Immunology of Rheumatic diseases and has undertaken considerable research in this area. He was awarded an MD degree following research and publication of a Doctoral thesis on the assessment and management of Early Arthritis and has run a tertiary centre highly specialised Early Arthritis service using state of the art diagnostic and treatment modalities. He is currently Clinical Lead of Rheumatology services and Clinical Director of Medicine at West Hertfordshire NHS Trust .
He practices privately at Spire Bushey and Harpenden Hospitals and the Bishopswood Hospital, Northwood.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Sundeept Bhalara
Education & training
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2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2020–2024 Residency · Rheumatology
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2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
Board certifications
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,632 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 790 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,078 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 385 |
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 | 540.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 810.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 11 · i10: 3
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European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
DOI: 10.5712/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38101468 · cited by 104
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Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.7090/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34704302 · cited by 138
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Rheumatology European Annual Congress (Rheumatology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Rheumatology National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2025
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2025
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2025
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 4.97
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.67
- Staff Friendliness
- 4.94
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.82
- Value For Money
- 4.84
- Would Recommend Pct
- 97
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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.sundeept.bhalara@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global