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Dr Lionel Schachna

Rheumatology Australia

Dr Lionel Schachna

16 years of experience

5,295+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Lionel Schachna at a glance

Dr Lionel Schachna is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Europe, Australia, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2006).

About

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

— Dr Lionel Schachna

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid (AU)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universitat de Barcelona (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-475683 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-E3FD7EEB · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 98
Annual physical exam 99395 1,260
Vaccination administration 90471 172
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,483

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 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Lionel Schachna in consultation
IN OFFICE
Lionel Schachna with the team
WITH TEAM
Lionel Schachna at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 86s
Meet Lionel Schachna

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across AU
    Lionel Schachna, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1628/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31486426 · cited by 146
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
    Lionel Schachna, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9624/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33901718 · cited by 144

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · lionel.schachna@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.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Lionel Schachna's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Lionel Schachna treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia 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 Lionel Schachna specialise in?

    Lionel Schachna specialises in Rheumatology.

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    Lionel Schachna speaks English.

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