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Dr Gulam Patel

Rheumatology London

Dr Gulam Patel

2 years of experience

4,773+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
4
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Gulam Patel at a glance

Dr Gulam Patel is a Rheumatology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 39+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2020). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Gulam Patel trained at Cambridge University & Middlesex/UCH HospitalsMedical School from 1981-87. Following General Medical training he underwent 6 years of Rheumatology specialisation. He has been in NHS and private sector practice as a Consultant since 2001. He has over thirty years of experience as a Doctor, twenty of which have been as a Consultant at Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (ASPH) and in the private sector. He was elected as a Fellow of the Royal College
of Physicians in 2007. He lives in London with his wife, a medical research scientist, and two teenage sons, who are the epicentre of his life. He enjoys all types of sports and his other hobby is the roots of languages.
He has a passion for education and developed a very popular Lecture Series on
"Clinical Reasoning in Patient Care" which resulted in excellent feedback and was
recognised by the award of the prestigious Teaching Excellence Award from Imperial College in 2011. More recently he was awarded Imperial College Principal Clinical Teacher status in 2020 in recognition of his continuing efforts to raise the bar on teaching and assessment of medical students. He has held the position of Clinical Lead for Undergraduate Medicine since 2012 which combines the roles of Director of Clinical Studies at Imperial College with Undergraduate Sub-Dean at St George's, University of London where he is also an Honorary Senior Lecturer in the Institute of Medical and Biomedical Education. In addition he is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in the School of Biological Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London where he is a lecturer and an examiner. Dr Patel is a very popular teacher of GPs at ASPH and features regularly on their Primary Care teaching schedule. He is also a recognised Educational
Supervisor for postgraduate doctors in training. Throughout his career he has maintained an interest in healthcare quality improvement through audit, research and
education (his most recent research publication in 2020 was "Paraneoplastic dermatomyositis associated with metastatic leiomyosarcoma of unknown primary" - Clin Sarcoma Res (2020) 10:15
He was previously appointed in an NHS senior management role as Divisional Director at ASPH, initially in Ambulatory Care before expanding into Specialist Surgery & Specialist Medicine and Endoscopy Services. He was later appointed as Divisional Director of Medicine & A/E Services with a responsibility for high profile national targets such as the 95% A&E target which he delivered successfully with a personal drive on projects such as Ambulatory Care Pathways. These roles gave him direct experience of and a deeper insight into the challenges of the wider healthcare system at local, regional and national levels. He thoroughly enjoyed this period where he had to address financial challenges whilst simultaneously delivering healthcare quality and safety. This gave him a unique opportunity to engage with strategy at the highest levels of the Trust and develop as a leader and as a manager in order to achieve the best possible experience and outcome for patients.
He is currently the Clinical Lead for Rheumatology services at ASPH where he has
been instrumental in setting up the Early Arthritis Clinic. He combines his clinical work with involvement in clinical trials, both as a Co-Investigator and as a Principal Investigator. His clinical contribution to high quality healthcare has been recognised by the award of three Clinical Excellence Awards.
Dr Patel specialises in General Rheumatology and his clinical practice remains the most gratifying core of his working life. He uses a well-established system of diagnostic problem based clinical management and his breadth of experience allows him to enjoy an interest in a wide range of conditions: osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, inflammatory joint disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis & psoriatic arthritis, joint & soft tissue injection therapy, fibromyalgia, hypermobility, tendonitis, crystal arthritis including gout & pseudogout, neck & back pain, ankylosing spondylitis, connective tissue disorders such as systemic lupus, scleroderma, myositis & Sjogrens syndrome and sports injuries. With his many years of involvement in General Medicine he relishes an interest in diagnostic conundrums, especially those which overlap between Rheumatology & General Medicine such as fatigue, arthralgia, myalgia and pain conditions. His depth of knowledge enables him to practice a holistic approach with
an emphasis on history and examination, combined with the most appropriate
tests, to reach a diagnosis and a management plan. As a traditional physician with a modern approach he combines courtesy and compassion for the concerns and needs of the patient, with an evidence based approach to treatment. He ensures that they are well informed and that they have the opportunity to be fully involved in a bespoke care plan, tailored and personalised for the individual. He works closely with colleagues in related disciplines such as orthopaedics, neurology, neurosurgery, endocrinology and dermatology.
The secretarial service is prompt and highly responsive with the opportunity for contact via telephone, fax, text message and email. They always strive to make appointments available, at short notice if required, at a time that suits the patient at one of the private practice clinics which have access to the latest technology for timely investigations.

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

— Dr Gulam Patel

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universitat de València, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-701949 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-B6563F9B · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,656
Annual physical exam 99395 2,102
Vaccination administration 90471 1,462
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 681

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 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Gulam Patel in consultation
IN OFFICE
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Gulam Patel at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 84s
Meet Gulam Patel

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 13

  1. Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across GB
    Gulam Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5994/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30649544 · cited by 200
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
    Gulam Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8128/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38060706 · cited by 178
  3. Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across GB
    Gulam Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4457/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34229627 · cited by 100

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 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Rheumatology 2026-03-21 · 4 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a rheumatology? 2026-01-02 · 6 min read

For international patients

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Patient liaison · dr.gulam.patel@euroclinics.example

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

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Gulam Patel's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Gulam Patel 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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  • What does Gulam Patel specialise in?

    Gulam Patel specialises in Rheumatology in London, GB. 39 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Gulam Patel treat?

    Gulam Patel treats conditions within Rheumatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Gulam Patel practise?

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

  • What languages does Gulam Patel speak?

    Gulam Patel speaks English, Gujarati, Hindi.

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