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Dr. Muddassir Shaikh

Rheumatology Middlesbrough

Dr. Muddassir Shaikh

14 years of experience

10,665+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Muddassir Shaikh at a glance

Dr. Muddassir Shaikh is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 23+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

I am a consultant Rheumatologist working at the James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough. I completed my Rheumatology specialist training in the North East England in 2015 and have been working as a Consultant Rheumatologist in the NHS since then.
I am actively involved in teaching junior doctors and medical students. I am the research lead for the Rheumatology department at the James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough. I am an editorial board member of the (Oxford) Rheumatology journal. I have chaired and presented at several national conferences.
I diagnose and manage a wide range of rheumatology conditions including:
Inflmmatory Arthritis (e.g. Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis)
Ankylosing spondylitis
Osteoarthritis
Gout
Connective tissue diseases (e.g. Lupus, Systemic sclerosis, Sjogren's syndrome, Myositis)
Vasculitis
Osteoporosis
Assessment and diagnosis of patients with aches and pains
Fibromyalgia
Private practice location:
I see private patients at James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, Tees Valley Hospital, Middlesbrough and Gosforth Private Clinic, Newcastle.

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

— Dr. Muddassir Shaikh

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Middlesbrough (GB)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Rheumatology
    UAB Barcelona, Middlesbrough (GB)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-650644 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-B73D9B20 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,704
Annual physical exam 99395 1,526
Vaccination administration 90471 2,902
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 3,049

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

Muddassir Shaikh
HEADSHOT
Muddassir Shaikh in consultation
IN OFFICE
Muddassir Shaikh with the team
WITH TEAM
Muddassir Shaikh at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 146s
Meet Muddassir Shaikh

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 14

  1. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Muddassir Shaikh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5495/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34220491 · cited by 200
  2. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    Muddassir Shaikh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9707/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39291228 · cited by 106
  3. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Muddassir Shaikh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6578/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35353717 · cited by 60

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · muddassir.shaikh@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. Muddassir Shaikh's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Muddassir Shaikh 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.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Muddassir Shaikh specialise in?

    Muddassir Shaikh specialises in Rheumatology in Middlesbrough, GB. 23 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Muddassir Shaikh practise?

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    Muddassir Shaikh speaks English, Urdu.

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