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Dr Nicholas Raj

Rheumatology Derby

Dr Nicholas Raj

6 years of experience

5,901+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Nicholas Raj at a glance

Dr Nicholas Raj is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Derby, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 31+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Derby, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Raj graduated from St George's medical school in London and went on to complete comprehensive general medical training at Frimley Park, Worthing and The Royal Marsden Hospitals leading to attainment of MRCP in 1999.  He then worked within the rheumatology department at the Wrightington Hospital which is regarded as a worldwide Centre of Excellence in the treatment of musculo-skeletal disease. 

In 2000 he undertook specialist training in rheumatology in the mid Trent region.  During his time on the mid Trent rotation he completed a Masters degree in clinical education and obtained his CCST in 2004. He then became a clinical fellow at Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and completed a DM, again in clinical education.

Dr Raj was appointed as a Consultant Rheumatologist in 2006 at the Royal Derby Hospital and served as the Head of the Rheumatology department. He provides a general rheumatology service on the NHS at both the Royal Derby hospital and the Florence Nightingale community hospital. 

As a special interest he has developed a musculoskeletal ultrasound service within the department to aid in the diagnosis of inflammatory joint conditions.

Dr Raj has a keen interest in teaching and is an Honorary Assistant Professor at the University of Nottingham School of Medicine.

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

— Dr Nicholas Raj

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Derby (GB)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universitat de València, Derby (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-5694 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-86BCDE48 · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 348
Annual physical exam 99395 1,130
Vaccination administration 90471 2,898
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,509

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

Office, team & in practice

Nicholas Raj
HEADSHOT
Nicholas Raj in consultation
IN OFFICE
Nicholas Raj with the team
WITH TEAM
Nicholas Raj at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 92s
Meet Nicholas Raj

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 10

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
    Nicholas Raj, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3341/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37802694 · cited by 140
  2. Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across GB
    Nicholas Raj, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2030/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35133656 · cited by 86

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.nicholas.raj@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 Nicholas Raj's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Nicholas Raj 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 Nicholas Raj 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 Nicholas Raj specialise in?

    Nicholas Raj specialises in Rheumatology in Derby, GB. 31 years of clinical experience.

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    Nicholas Raj speaks English.

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