Trust score 8/100
Mr Rajkumar Ariyaratnam
👤 12 years of experience
8,543+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Mr Rajkumar Ariyaratnam is a Rheumatologist. Mr Ariyaratnam graduated from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka in 1975 and completed an internship in Paediatrics and General Surgery. Following their internship, they practised as a medical practitioner in a rural practice for two years before completing two years as a Registrar in General Medicine at a Teaching Hospital (Kandy).
Mr Ariyaratnam moved to the UK in 1982 and worked as a Senior House Officer in Neurology at Preston Hospital. Following this, they were Senior House Officer in General Medicine at Wrexham. Mr Ariyaratnam then worked as a Registrar in Wolverhamptom and Ormskirk before spending two years working as a Staff Rheumatologist at Wrightington Hospital and another two years as a Senior Registrar at a group of hospitals in Sheffield.
In 1995, Mr Ariyaratnam took a post as a Consultant in Rheumatology and Rehabilitation in the North West before retiring from the NHS in 2016. In addition to their rheumatology practice, Mr Ariyaratnam trains postgraduates in their NHS practice. They are also an examiner for the Royal College of Physicians of London.
Mr Ariyaratnam is married to a Consultant Paediatrician and has two children who are both NHS Doctors. They are a keen cricketer and played cricket for school and University teams as well as at Leyland Cricket Club. Other hobbies include walking, Sri Lankan cooking and listening to music.
Mr Ariyaratnam moved to the UK in 1982 and worked as a Senior House Officer in Neurology at Preston Hospital. Following this, they were Senior House Officer in General Medicine at Wrexham. Mr Ariyaratnam then worked as a Registrar in Wolverhamptom and Ormskirk before spending two years working as a Staff Rheumatologist at Wrightington Hospital and another two years as a Senior Registrar at a group of hospitals in Sheffield.
In 1995, Mr Ariyaratnam took a post as a Consultant in Rheumatology and Rehabilitation in the North West before retiring from the NHS in 2016. In addition to their rheumatology practice, Mr Ariyaratnam trains postgraduates in their NHS practice. They are also an examiner for the Royal College of Physicians of London.
Mr Ariyaratnam is married to a Consultant Paediatrician and has two children who are both NHS Doctors. They are a keen cricketer and played cricket for school and University teams as well as at Leyland Cricket Club. Other hobbies include walking, Sri Lankan cooking and listening to music.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Rajkumar Ariyaratnam
Education & training
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2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2010–2014 Residency · Rheumatology
Career & appointments
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2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Rheumatology
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,113 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,183 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 935 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,784 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 180.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 18 · i10: 4
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Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across GB
DOI: 10.2507/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38433717 · cited by 41
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Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
DOI: 10.6677/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35903400 · cited by 11
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Rheumatology European Annual Congress (Rheumatology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Rheumatology National Society Meeting · Blackburn · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — Blackburn · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Rheumatology
- Awareness When should you see a rheumatology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · mr.rajkumar.ariyaratnam@euroclinics.example
Location
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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