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Dr Ashok Rai

Rheumatology Worcester

Dr Ashok Rai

10 years of experience

4,469+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ashok Rai at a glance

Dr Ashok Rai is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Worcester, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 41+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Worcester, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Ashok Rai is a leading rheumatologist with over 20 years of experience. His expertise includes, but is not limited to, osteoporosis, arthritis, inflammatory conditions, connective tissue disorders and metabolic bone disease.

Dr Rai graduated at Birmingham Medical School in 1985 with a specialisation in rheumatology and also involved in teachingat an undergraduate and postgraduate level, as well as providing clinical supervision. He has been involved in research studies including the genetics of osteoarthritis.

Dr Rai has several years of management and service improvement/change experience and has been the Clinical Director/Lead of his busy NHS Countywide Rheumatology Unit. He also leads the Rheumatology multi-professional team approach across these sites.

He is also engaged in undergraduate and post-graduate medical teaching and clinical supervision.He is a University of Birmingham Medical School Senior Academy Tutor, and a visiting Professor at the University of Worcester.

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

— Dr Ashok Rai

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Worcester (GB)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Rheumatology
    UAB Barcelona, Worcester (GB)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-813537 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-6F9E3AAB · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,767
Annual physical exam 99395 673
Vaccination administration 90471 793
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 422

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

Office, team & in practice

Ashok Rai in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ashok Rai with the team
WITH TEAM
Ashok Rai at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 84s
Meet Ashok Rai

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 10

  1. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ashok Rai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5827/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37449992 · cited by 183
  2. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    Ashok Rai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8244/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38677954 · cited by 13
  3. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ashok Rai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3878/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30809047 · cited by 3

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.ashok.rai@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 Ashok Rai's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Ashok Rai 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.

Dr Ashok Rai is one of 423 rheumatology doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse rheumatology doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Worcester matters

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  • What does Ashok Rai specialise in?

    Ashok Rai specialises in Rheumatology in Worcester, GB. 41 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Ashok Rai treat?

    Ashok Rai treats conditions within Rheumatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Ashok Rai practise?

    Ashok Rai practises in Worcester, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Ashok Rai speak?

    Ashok Rai speaks English.

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