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Prof. Hector Chinoy

Verified Rheumatology Manchester

Prof. Hector Chinoy

14 years of experience 4.9 (246 verified reviews)

13,170+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Prof. Hector Chinoy at a glance

Prof. Hector Chinoy is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Manchester, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 30+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Manchester, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Prof Hector Chinoy is a Consultant Rheumatologist and Professor of Rheumatology and Neuromuscular Disease at The University of Manchester.
At Salford Royal Hospital, he looks after about 1,000 patients per year with a variety of musculoskeletal complaints as part of general rheumatology, specialist neuromuscular, combined psoriatic arthritis-psoriasis clinic, and in-patient work. He is also Principal Investigator on a number of clinical trials.
On completing his medical degree at The University of Nottingham in 1996, Professor Chinoy carried out medical training in Nottingham, Sheffield and Manchester. He trained in Rheumatology in the North West from 2001-2009, completed an Clinical Research Fellowship at The University of Manchester, and was awarded a PhD in 2007. In 2009, he became a Consultant Rheumatologist and in 2010, was awarded a Senior Clinical Lectureship in Rheumatology to continue both clinical and academic interests. He became a Professor in 2019.
At The University of Manchester, Professor Chinoy conducts an active programme of translational research within the Manchester Myositis Research Group where he has research interests in genetic, epidemiological and translational aspects of adult idiopathic inflammatory myopathy. He supervises several PhD and masters students. He is Chief Investigator for MYOPROSP, an MRC-funded UK prospective observational cohort study, co-chair of UKMYONET, a clinical and research-based network in the UK, and international coordinator for the International Myositis Assessment & Clinical Studies Group.
He has presented multiple research abstracts and findings in national and international conferences, and is considered to be a global expert in inflammatory myopathy. As of March 2025, he has 271 publications in his name and has an h-index of 54. Professor Chinoy has also co-edited the Oxford Rheumatology Library textbook entitled ‘Myositis’.
His full list of publications can be found here: National Library of Medicine.

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

— Prof. Hector Chinoy

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Manchester (GB)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universidad de Navarra, Manchester (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-867259 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-FBDB6E37 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,576
Annual physical exam 99395 1,854
Vaccination administration 90471 118
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 705

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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Hector Chinoy
HEADSHOT
Hector Chinoy in consultation
IN OFFICE
Hector Chinoy with the team
WITH TEAM
Hector Chinoy at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 89s
Meet Hector Chinoy

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across GB
    Hector Chinoy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4063/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39304968 · cited by 32
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
    Hector Chinoy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4980/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33147745 · cited by 58

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — Manchester · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Rheumatology 2026-03-16 · 11 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a rheumatology? 2026-01-06 · 6 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.hector.chinoy@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

246 verified reviews
4.94
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246 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
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Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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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

Prof. Hector Chinoy's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Prof. Hector Chinoy 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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