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Dr Ali Sheikh

Rheumatology Bury

Dr Ali Sheikh

13 years of experience

4,065+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
8
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ali Sheikh at a glance

Dr Ali Sheikh is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Bury, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 17+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Bury, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Ali Sheikh is a Consultant Physician and Rheumatologist. His NHS practice is primarily based at Northern Care Alliance (Royal Oldham Hospital). At his NHS practice, Dr. Sheikh looks after patients with a variety of health conditions including common Rheumatological conditions including but not limited to his profesional interests in inflammatory arthritis, metabolic bone health, fibromyalgia, pain management and connective tissue diseases. He looks after patients admitted to Medical wards and also covers outpatient clinics seeing patients with Rheumatological issues. His work involves a close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, podiatrists, pharmacists and other allied health professionals.

In addition to NHS work, Dr. Sheikh runs a private practice at Red Rose Healthcare in Bury, UK. He also supports NHS through waiting list initiatives. Dr. Sheikh is a keen educator and enjoys teaching junior colleagues alongside his clinical duties. He has additionally served General Medical Council in the role of an examiner and assessor. Besides English, he is proficient in Urdu and Punjabi which allows direct consultations in these other languages if aligns with patient preferences. 

Inspired by Hunter Doherty ''Patch'' Adams, Dr. Sheikh is a keen advocate of Clown therapy and enjoys inculcating humour into his practice. Several rheumatic diseases do not have a cure, but the outlook can be improved with accurate diagnosis, focused management and a sprinkle of ''laughter therapy''.

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

— Dr Ali Sheikh

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Bury (GB)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Bury (GB)
  3. 2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-553852 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-278644FC · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,928
Annual physical exam 99395 958
Vaccination administration 90471 1,262
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,713

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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 120 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ali Sheikh in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ali Sheikh with the team
WITH TEAM
Ali Sheikh at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 72s
Meet Ali Sheikh

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 14

  1. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ali Sheikh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8711/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36294051 · cited by 144
  2. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    Ali Sheikh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9043/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31641150 · cited by 66
  3. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ali Sheikh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8120/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35471697 · cited by 44

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — Bury · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Rheumatology
  • Awareness When should you see a rheumatology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ali.sheikh@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Ali Sheikh's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Ali Sheikh treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Rheumatology

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

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Bury matters

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  • What does Ali Sheikh specialise in?

    Ali Sheikh specialises in Rheumatology in Bury, GB. 17 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Ali Sheikh treat?

    Ali Sheikh treats conditions within Rheumatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Ali Sheikh practise?

    Ali Sheikh practises in Bury, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Ali Sheikh speak?

    Ali Sheikh speaks English, Punjabi, Urdu.

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