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Mr Sam Panthakkalam

Rheumatology Eastbourne

Mr Sam Panthakkalam

2 years of experience

11,893+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Sam Panthakkalam at a glance

Mr Sam Panthakkalam is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Eastbourne, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 37+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Eastbourne, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Current Posts

Consultant Physician & Rheumatologist – East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, Eastbourne.
Honorary Clinical Reader, Brighton and Sussex Medical School



Professional Interests


Inflammatory Arthritis/Connective tissue diseases/osteoporosis
Paediatric Rheumatology
Muscular skeletal ultrasound
Research interest RA




Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments





Inflammatory Arthritis/Connective tissue diseases/osteoporosis
Paediatric Rheumatology
Muscular skeletal ultrasound
Research interest RA




Specialities



Full range of rheumatological conditions specifically including inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue disease, vasculitis, osteoporosis.

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

— Mr Sam Panthakkalam

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Eastbourne (GB)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Eastbourne (GB)
  3. 2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-246575 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-B4EE01D1 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,343
Annual physical exam 99395 2,809
Vaccination administration 90471 1,249
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 670

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

Office, team & in practice

Sam Panthakkalam
HEADSHOT
Sam Panthakkalam in consultation
IN OFFICE
Sam Panthakkalam with the team
WITH TEAM
Sam Panthakkalam at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 60s
Meet Sam Panthakkalam

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 3

  1. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    Sam Panthakkalam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3914/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31242376 · cited by 31
  2. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Sam Panthakkalam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6119/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31726113 · cited by 93

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

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.sathianathan.panthakalam@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

Mr Sam Panthakkalam's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Sam Panthakkalam 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.

Mr Sam Panthakkalam is one of 423 rheumatology doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse rheumatology doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Eastbourne matters

Medical practice in United Kingdom is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Kingdom medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Eastbourne carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Sam Panthakkalam specialise in?

    Sam Panthakkalam specialises in Rheumatology in Eastbourne, GB. 37 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Sam Panthakkalam treat?

    Sam Panthakkalam treats conditions within Rheumatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Sam Panthakkalam practise?

    Sam Panthakkalam practises in Eastbourne, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Sam Panthakkalam speak?

    Sam Panthakkalam speaks English.

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