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Dr Colin Tench

Rheumatology London

Dr Colin Tench

10 years of experience

9,671+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Colin Tench at a glance

Dr Colin Tench is a Rheumatology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 35+ 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 London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Colin Tench a well-respected Consultant Rheumatologist with HCA Healthcare at London Bridge Hospital, along with an NHS post at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. He has vast experience in all areas of general rheumatology but his clinical interests include systemic lupus erythematosus, inflammatory arthritis, gout and fibromyalgia.
He was awarded his Medical Degree from Cambridge University and completed his training in Rheumatology at University College London Hospitals and the Hammersmith Hospital. He is heavily involved in research, particularly into the effects of aerobic exercise on fatigue and sleep quality in Lupus. Dr Tench also assisted in postgraduate medical education and is the Royal College of Physicians Tutor and Programme Director for Foundation Training at St Mary's Hospital, London.


Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Joint Injection
Soft Tissue Injection
IV Zolendronate
IV Rituximab
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Inflammatory Arthritis
Gout
Fibromyalgia
Osteoarthritis
Inflammatory Back Pain

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

— Dr Colin Tench

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)

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-92987 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-6C60A771 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,466
Annual physical exam 99395 284
Vaccination administration 90471 2,268
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,467

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 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Colin Tench
HEADSHOT
Colin Tench in consultation
IN OFFICE
Colin Tench with the team
WITH TEAM
Colin Tench at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 84s
Meet Colin Tench

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 5

  1. Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across GB
    Colin Tench, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5449/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33015997 · cited by 2
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
    Colin Tench, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7803/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34221328 · cited by 40
  3. Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across GB
    Colin Tench, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4038/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32044474 · cited by 150

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — London · 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.colin.tench@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 Colin Tench's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Colin Tench 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

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  • What does Colin Tench specialise in?

    Colin Tench specialises in Rheumatology in London, GB. 35 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Colin Tench treat?

    Colin Tench treats conditions within Rheumatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Colin Tench practise?

    Colin Tench practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Colin Tench speak?

    Colin Tench speaks English.

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