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Dr Adrian Pendleton

Verified Rheumatology Belfast

Dr Adrian Pendleton

2 years of experience 4.9 (17 verified reviews)

1,678+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Adrian Pendleton at a glance

Dr Adrian Pendleton is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Belfast, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 33+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Belfast, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Adrian Pendleton is a Consultant Rheumatologist and Clinical Development Lead within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, where he runs clinics at the Royal Victoria Hospital and Musgrave Park Hospital. He trained in both Rheumatology and General Internal Medicine in Belfast and Nottingham and is on the GMC Specialist Register with dual certification in both specialties.

Dr Pendleton was first appointed as a Consultant Rheumatologist at Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals, before returning to Belfast. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, and a Fellow of the British Society for Sport and Exercise Medicine (BASEM). He previously served as Northern Ireland Regional Specialty Advisor for Rheumatology and continues to play a national leadership role as the Northern Ireland regional representative for the British Society for Rheumatology, as well as a council member of the Irish Society for Rheumatology.

He has a strong academic and educational background, with more than 20 peer-reviewed publications across a broad range of rheumatic diseases. Dr Pendleton holds EFSUMB certification and is a national tutor in musculoskeletal ultrasound.

Clinically, he has a particular interest in early inflammatory arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and spondyloarthritis, as well as crystal arthritis such as gout and pseudogout.

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

— Dr Adrian Pendleton

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Belfast (GB)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Belfast (GB)
  3. 2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-722526 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-C3CBA149 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 869
Annual physical exam 99395 859
Vaccination administration 90471 1,291
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 3,044

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 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Adrian Pendleton
HEADSHOT
Adrian Pendleton in consultation
IN OFFICE
Adrian Pendleton with the team
WITH TEAM
Adrian Pendleton at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 125s
Meet Adrian Pendleton

Research & publications

h-index: 21 · i10: 10

  1. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    Adrian Pendleton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8393/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37551208 · cited by 21
  2. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Adrian Pendleton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1923/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32835491 · cited by 87
  3. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    Adrian Pendleton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2865/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35260972 · cited by 169
  4. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Adrian Pendleton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.6805/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 39674396 · cited by 163

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.adrian.pendleton@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

17 verified reviews
4.88
★★★★⯨
17 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
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 Adrian Pendleton's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Adrian Pendleton 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 Adrian Pendleton is one of 423 rheumatology doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse rheumatology doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Adrian Pendleton specialise in?

    Adrian Pendleton specialises in Rheumatology in Belfast, GB. 33 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Adrian Pendleton practise?

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    Adrian Pendleton speaks English.

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