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Dr Josie Vila
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Dr Josie Vila

Rheumatology · Newcastle-upon-Tyne

👤 2 years of experience

9,748+ Patients seen
2 Years in practice
7 Publications
1 Languages spoken

About

Dr Josie Vila is originally from the North East and qualified as a doctor in 2002 from the University of Newcastle. She has been a Consultant Rheumatologist at Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS trust since 2015.

She has a broad range of expertise in general rheumatology, early and established inflammatory arthritis and differentiating autoimmune conditions from pain processing problems and fibromyalgia.

In addition to this, she has sub-speciality interests in connective tissue disease including lupus, interstitial lung disease, systemic sclerosis and IgG4 related disease.

She is a member of the North Eastern regional connective tissue disease and vasculitis multi-disciplinary team, the North Eastern regional interstitial lung disease MDT and the Northern IgG4 MDT receiving complex tertiary referrals from around the region. 

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

— Dr Josie Vila

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Newcastle-upon-Tyne (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Newcastle-upon-Tyne (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-604471 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-1214ACEF · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,034
Annual physical exam 99395 2,332
Vaccination administration 90471 2,884
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,579

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

Josie Vila
HEADSHOT
Josie Vila in consultation
IN OFFICE
Josie Vila with the team
WITH TEAM
Josie Vila at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 61s
Meet Josie Vila

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 5

  1. Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across GB
    Josie Vila, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7154/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39360759 · cited by 170
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
    Josie Vila, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5956/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32102566 · cited by 96
  3. Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across GB
    Josie Vila, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7288/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36707565 · cited by 110

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — Newcastle-upon-Tyne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · josie.vila@euroclinics.example

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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.

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