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Dr Ritu Malaiya

Verified Rheumatology North Cheam, Sutton

Dr Ritu Malaiya

16 years of experience 4.9 (65 verified reviews)

2,567+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
9
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ritu Malaiya at a glance

Dr Ritu Malaiya is a Rheumatology practitioner based in North Cheam, Sutton, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 20+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2006). Serves patients in North Cheam, Sutton, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Ritu Malaiya is a consultant Rheumatologist who graduated from King's College London in 2006. She completed her training in General Internal Medicine and Rheumatology within the South London Training program. Throughout her career, she has worked at renowned specialist centers including Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, St George's Hospital, and King's College Hospital.

Since 2018, Dr. Malaiya has been working as a consultant Rheumatologist at Epsom & St Helier Hospitals. She has a wealth of experience in managing various general and inflammatory rheumatological conditions.

Dr. Malaiya is recognised as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and has held important positions at the local and national level. She has served as the London Representative for the National Early Inflammatory Arthritis Audit and the British Society of Rheumatology Advisory Committee. Additionally, she has been the Royal College of Physicians' Regional Specialty Advisor for Rheumatology in London and has taken on the role of Clinical Lead for Rheumatology from 2020 to 2022.

As a registered GMC (General Medical Council) educator, Dr. Malaiya is actively involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students. She also participates in clinical research as the Principal Investigator for the BSRBR-RA study. Her work has been recognised through national and international presentations and publications in peer-reviewed journals.

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

— Dr Ritu Malaiya

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, North Cheam, Sutton (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universitat de València, North Cheam, Sutton (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-895305 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-74B26E16 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,659
Annual physical exam 99395 1,357
Vaccination administration 90471 677
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,210

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ritu Malaiya
HEADSHOT
Ritu Malaiya in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ritu Malaiya with the team
WITH TEAM
Ritu Malaiya at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 86s
Meet Ritu Malaiya

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across GB
    Ritu Malaiya, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8504/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31470614 · cited by 163
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
    Ritu Malaiya, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8426/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30046928 · cited by 89

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — North Cheam, Sutton · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ritu.malaiya@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

65 verified reviews
4.94
★★★★⯨
65 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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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 Ritu Malaiya's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Ritu Malaiya 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 Ritu Malaiya is one of 423 rheumatology doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse rheumatology doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in North Cheam, Sutton 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 North Cheam, Sutton 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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  • What does Ritu Malaiya specialise in?

    Ritu Malaiya specialises in Rheumatology in North Cheam, Sutton, GB. 20 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Ritu Malaiya treat?

    Ritu Malaiya treats conditions within Rheumatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Ritu Malaiya practise?

    Ritu Malaiya practises in North Cheam, Sutton, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Ritu Malaiya speak?

    Ritu Malaiya speaks English, British Sign Language, Hindi.

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  • What do patients say about Ritu Malaiya?

    Ritu Malaiya has a verified rating of 4.94/5 from 65 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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