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Prof. Dr.
Dr Maria Bickerstaff
Rheumatology
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Dr Maria Bickerstaff
Dr Maria Bickerstaff is a Consultant Rheumatologist at Barts Health. Her major clinical interests are in Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases, where she has 20 years of clinical experience and also in Adolescent and Young Adult Rheumatology. She qualified from Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School and has trained at St Georges', The Royal Free and Middlesex Hospitals, gaining experience in the management of a wide range of connective tissue diseases. She obtained an ARC Clinical Research Fellowship at the Hammersmith Hospital, leading to a PhD. She has been a Consultant Rheumatologist since 2001, when she established High-Risk Ante-Natal and parallel Rheumatology/Obstetric clinics for the care of women with a broad range of rheumatic conditions associated with pregnancy, including autoimmune and both in flammatory and non-inflammatory disorders. Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments • Pregnancy • Rheumatic Diseases
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·
#-143610
Valid until 2028-12-31
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European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-B5F309AA
Renewal due 2030
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AmTrust Europe
3,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2009–2015
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universitat de València
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2015–2019
Residency · Rheumatology
Universidad de Sevilla
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2019–2020
Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Mayo Clinic, US
Career & appointments
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2019-09–2020-08
Junior consultant
Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
2,460 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
370 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
370 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
1,829 |
Patient reviews
See all 5216"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Rheumatology — — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2020
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2020
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2020
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Research & publications
h-index: 12 · i10: 10
Selected publications
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European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
DOI: 10.5845/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 52
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Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.9786/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 6
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European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
DOI: 10.2309/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 88
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Additional publications
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Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Rheumatology · European Annual Congress (Rheumatology) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Rheumatology · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Dr Maria Bickerstaff
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Dr Maria Bickerstaff is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
Please use the booking flow to enter your insurance — we verify and confirm before your slot.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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