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Dr Andrew Bowden

Rheumatology Rochdale

Dr Andrew Bowden

2 years of experience

11,773+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Andrew Bowden at a glance

Dr Andrew Bowden is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Rochdale, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 38+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Rochdale, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Andrew Bowden has been a Consultant rheumatologist for 25 years at Northern Care Alliance NHS Group. He graduated from Birmingham in 1988. He was a former Senior Registrar and Lecturer at Manchester Royal Infirmary and Hope Hospitals. He was appointed Consultant Rheumatologist at Bury and Rochdale Hospitals in 2000. 

His areas of interest include Inflammatory joint and soft tissue disorders as well as Rheumatoid arthritis/Spondyloarthropathies. He takes a keen interest in Degenerative joint and soft tissue disorders; osteoarthritis/frozen shoulder/tendonitis; Osteoporosis; Connective tissue disorders/autoimmune disease.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments


Joint Pain

Inflammatory Arthritis

Osteoporosis

Osteoarthritis

RA

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

— Dr Andrew Bowden

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Rochdale (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Rochdale (GB)
  3. 2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-40275 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-8454CEE7 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,181
Annual physical exam 99395 1,867
Vaccination administration 90471 931
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,844

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 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Andrew Bowden
HEADSHOT
Andrew Bowden in consultation
IN OFFICE
Andrew Bowden with the team
WITH TEAM
Andrew Bowden at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 128s
Meet Andrew Bowden

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 10

  1. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Andrew Bowden, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2902/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34566772 · cited by 21
  2. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    Andrew Bowden, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6189/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36383666 · cited by 87
  3. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Andrew Bowden, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6789/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33462219 · cited by 17

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.andrew.bowden.3@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 Andrew Bowden's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Andrew Bowden 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 Rochdale matters

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  • What does Andrew Bowden specialise in?

    Andrew Bowden specialises in Rheumatology in Rochdale, GB. 38 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Andrew Bowden treat?

    Andrew Bowden treats conditions within Rheumatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

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    Andrew Bowden practises in Rochdale, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Andrew Bowden speaks English.

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