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Dr Rasika Samaranayake

Rheumatology Blackpool

Dr Rasika Samaranayake

9 years of experience

7,097+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Rasika Samaranayake at a glance

Dr Rasika Samaranayake is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Blackpool, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 27+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Blackpool, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Samaranayake is a Rheumatologist with a passion for providing individualised and compassionate care. They are dedicated to helping patients understand their conditions and work collaboratively to develop personalised treatment plans.

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

— Dr Rasika Samaranayake

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Blackpool (GB)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Rheumatology
    UAB Barcelona, Blackpool (GB)
  3. 2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-354978 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-20582D86 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,968
Annual physical exam 99395 2,230
Vaccination administration 90471 2,286
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 985

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

Office, team & in practice

Rasika Samaranayake in consultation
IN OFFICE
Rasika Samaranayake with the team
WITH TEAM
Rasika Samaranayake at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 74s
Meet Rasika Samaranayake

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rasika Samaranayake, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9194/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36625249 · cited by 192
  2. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    Rasika Samaranayake, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7142/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34635326 · cited by 114
  3. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rasika Samaranayake, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1232/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35116543 · cited by 12

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — Blackpool · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Rheumatology
  • Awareness When should you see a rheumatology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.rasika.samaranayake@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 Rasika Samaranayake's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Rasika Samaranayake 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.

Dr Rasika Samaranayake is one of 423 rheumatology doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse rheumatology doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Blackpool matters

Medical practice in United Kingdom is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Kingdom medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Blackpool carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Rasika Samaranayake specialise in?

    Rasika Samaranayake specialises in Rheumatology in Blackpool, GB. 27 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Rasika Samaranayake treat?

    Rasika Samaranayake treats conditions within Rheumatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Rasika Samaranayake practise?

    Rasika Samaranayake practises in Blackpool, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Rasika Samaranayake speak?

    Rasika Samaranayake speaks English.

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