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Dr Shilpa Selvan

Verified Rheumatology Essex

Dr Shilpa Selvan

8 years of experience 4.9 (45 verified reviews)

12,768+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
4
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Shilpa Selvan at a glance

Dr Shilpa Selvan is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Essex, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 21+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Essex, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Shilpa Selvan is a Consultant Rheumatologist at Basildon University Hospital, where she has worked since 2015. She graduated from Royal Free and University College London Medical School and also completed an intercalated BSc in Pharmacology in 2003. She subsequently undertook specialist rheumatology training within the Oxford Deanery and achieved dual accreditation in Rheumatology and General Medicine in 2015.
Dr Selvan has broad expertise in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of rheumatological conditions, including osteoporosis, gout, inflammatory arthritis, osteoarthritis, connective tissue diseases, soft tissue disorders, back pain, and fibromyalgia. Her clinical practice combines evidence-based medicine with a patient-centred approach tailored to individual needs.
Alongside her clinical work, she has a strong commitment to medical education and training. Between 2016 and 2024, she served as Undergraduate Lead for Medical Education at Basildon University Hospital, overseeing the coordination and delivery of undergraduate medical teaching on behalf of University College London Medical School, including the organisation of final MBBS clinical examinations locally. She also holds the position of Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at University College London.
Her further academic qualifications include a Master’s degree in Medical Education completed through the Royal College of Physicians and University College London in 2023. She is also a member of the Rheumatology Specialty Certificate Examining Board and works as a PACES examiner.
Dr Selvan remains actively involved in rheumatology research, with particular interests in early inflammatory arthritis and osteoporosis. She has published widely in peer-reviewed medical journals and has presented her work at national and international rheumatology conferences. She is a member of the British Society for Rheumatology.

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

— Dr Shilpa Selvan

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Essex (GB)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Essex (GB)
  3. 2018–2019 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-249735 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-16558294 · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,676
Annual physical exam 99395 834
Vaccination administration 90471 930
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,101

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Shilpa Selvan
HEADSHOT
Shilpa Selvan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Shilpa Selvan with the team
WITH TEAM
Shilpa Selvan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 105s
Meet Shilpa Selvan

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 16

  1. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Shilpa Selvan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5654/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38357480 · cited by 28
  2. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    Shilpa Selvan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2796/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30419970 · cited by 126
  3. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Shilpa Selvan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4057/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39897740 · cited by 72
  4. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    Shilpa Selvan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.5179/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 34395621 · cited by 82

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

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Patient reviews

45 verified reviews
4.89
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5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
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Bedside Manner
4.9
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.6
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
97.0
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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

Dr Shilpa Selvan's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Shilpa Selvan 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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  • What does Shilpa Selvan specialise in?

    Shilpa Selvan specialises in Rheumatology in Essex, GB. 21 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Shilpa Selvan practise?

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