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Dr Qasim Akram
👤 7 years of experience
11,939+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
7
Publications
3
Languages spoken
About
Dr Qasim Akram is a Consultant Rheumatologist and General Physician with a wealth of expertise in diagnosing and treating complex rheumatic conditions. His NHS practice is based at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust (Stepping Hill Hospital) and Macclesfield District General Hospital. His private practice is at the Spire Regency Hospital Macclesfield and The Wilmslow Hospital.
Dr Akram is widely recognised for his expertise in Early Inflammatory Arthritis, PMR, Giant Cell Arteritis and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, leading innovative and pioneering clinics that have improved patient care and outcomes. He also has expertise in the diagnosis and management of the full spectrum of rheumatic disease including inflammatory arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis), crystal arthritis, osteoarthritis, connective tissue diseases, vasculitis and non inflammatory conditions.
He is currently lead for the Stepping Hill EULAR Imaging Centre, a highly respected international recognition of excellence, and one of only a handful of rheumatology centres in the UK to have achieved this recognition. He also leads the GCA Fast Track Clinic and the Stockport Ultrasound Fellowship programme, mentoring the next generation of rheumatologists to perform ultrasound scans in their daily practice.
Dr. Akram completed his medical degree at the University of Liverpool in 2007 with a first-class honours in Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Dr Akram then pursued specialist training in Rheumatology and General Internal Medicine in the North-West of England. During his specialist training, he did an advanced (rheumatology) musculoskeletal ultrasound fellowship at a Centre of Excellence in Madrid, earning international accreditation and a reputation as a national and international expert.
He is also an accomplished educator, evident through mentoring postgraduate trainees and teaching undergraduates at the University of Manchester. He has set up the national 'Rheumatology Ultrasound Course Manchester workshop' which is now into its 4th year with a focus on teaching and training others in the field of ultrasound in rheumatic disease. He is regularly invited to speak at national and international conferences. As well as being an author of a book and contributing to major scientific journals he is also frequently asked to be a reviewer for groundbreaking research.
Beyond his medical work, Dr Akram is a family man with a love for health and fitness, sports, travel and languages.
He is known for his approachable, down to earth and patient-centred care, as he builds strong connections with his patients, ensuring they feel supported and understood throughout their healthcare journey.
Dr Akram is widely recognised for his expertise in Early Inflammatory Arthritis, PMR, Giant Cell Arteritis and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, leading innovative and pioneering clinics that have improved patient care and outcomes. He also has expertise in the diagnosis and management of the full spectrum of rheumatic disease including inflammatory arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis), crystal arthritis, osteoarthritis, connective tissue diseases, vasculitis and non inflammatory conditions.
He is currently lead for the Stepping Hill EULAR Imaging Centre, a highly respected international recognition of excellence, and one of only a handful of rheumatology centres in the UK to have achieved this recognition. He also leads the GCA Fast Track Clinic and the Stockport Ultrasound Fellowship programme, mentoring the next generation of rheumatologists to perform ultrasound scans in their daily practice.
Dr. Akram completed his medical degree at the University of Liverpool in 2007 with a first-class honours in Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Dr Akram then pursued specialist training in Rheumatology and General Internal Medicine in the North-West of England. During his specialist training, he did an advanced (rheumatology) musculoskeletal ultrasound fellowship at a Centre of Excellence in Madrid, earning international accreditation and a reputation as a national and international expert.
He is also an accomplished educator, evident through mentoring postgraduate trainees and teaching undergraduates at the University of Manchester. He has set up the national 'Rheumatology Ultrasound Course Manchester workshop' which is now into its 4th year with a focus on teaching and training others in the field of ultrasound in rheumatic disease. He is regularly invited to speak at national and international conferences. As well as being an author of a book and contributing to major scientific journals he is also frequently asked to be a reviewer for groundbreaking research.
Beyond his medical work, Dr Akram is a family man with a love for health and fitness, sports, travel and languages.
He is known for his approachable, down to earth and patient-centred care, as he builds strong connections with his patients, ensuring they feel supported and understood throughout their healthcare journey.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Qasim Akram
Education & training
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2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2015–2019 Residency · Rheumatology
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2019–2020 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Rheumatology
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 98 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,956 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 412 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,699 |
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 | 30 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 14 · i10: 12
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Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.5107/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32923264 · cited by 106
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European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
DOI: 10.5597/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38237919 · cited by 120
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Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.6254/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35205697 · cited by 190
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European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
DOI: 10.4084/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 30439607 · cited by 68
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Rheumatology European Annual Congress (Rheumatology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Rheumatology National Society Meeting · Wilmslow · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — Wilmslow · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2020
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2020
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2020
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Rheumatology
- Awareness When should you see a rheumatology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · qasim.akram@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
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27 reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.8
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.0
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.9
- Value For Money
- 4.9
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99.0
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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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