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Dr Krishnan Baburaj
👤 4 years of experience
1,579+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
5
Publications
3
Languages spoken
About
Dr Krishnan Baburaj is a Consultant Rheumatologist with over two decades of experience in practicing holistic rheumatology. His special interests include joint pain and inflammation, osteoporosis and arthritis, as well as general rheumatology and metabolic bone disease. He currently practices at the West Herts NHS Trust, made up of Watford General and St Albans Hospital, as well as various Spire Healthcare and BMI Healthcare private practices.
Dr Baburaj qualified in medicine in 1990, and went on to gain his post graduate qualifications: he completed his specialist training at The Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and gained membership with the Royal College of Physicians and the British Society for Rheumatology. After this, he took up his Consultant post at the West Herts Trust, in 2005. In addition to his post, he also trains junior GPs in Rheumatology and its associated medical procedures, such as joint injections.
Dr. Baburaj has expertise in the following areas:
Joint Injection
Soft Tissue Injection: Shoulder, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, Plantar fasciitis, bursitis
Gout
Joint Pain
Osteoporosis
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Inflammatory Arthritis
Metabolic Bone Disease
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Back pain
Dr Baburaj qualified in medicine in 1990, and went on to gain his post graduate qualifications: he completed his specialist training at The Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and gained membership with the Royal College of Physicians and the British Society for Rheumatology. After this, he took up his Consultant post at the West Herts Trust, in 2005. In addition to his post, he also trains junior GPs in Rheumatology and its associated medical procedures, such as joint injections.
Dr. Baburaj has expertise in the following areas:
Joint Injection
Soft Tissue Injection: Shoulder, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, Plantar fasciitis, bursitis
Gout
Joint Pain
Osteoporosis
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Inflammatory Arthritis
Metabolic Bone Disease
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Back pain
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Krishnan Baburaj
Education & training
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2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2018–2022 Residency · Rheumatology
Career & appointments
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2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Rheumatology
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 721 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,455 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,039 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,296 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 16 · i10: 10
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Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
DOI: 10.6859/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36975734 · cited by 33
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Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across GB
DOI: 10.1970/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36491749 · cited by 107
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Rheumatology European Annual Congress (Rheumatology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Rheumatology National Society Meeting · Harrow · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — Harrow · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2023
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Rheumatology
- Awareness When should you see a rheumatology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · dr.krishnan.baburaj@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
54 verified reviews4.94
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54 reviews
- 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
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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