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Dr. Sowndhariya Annamalai
👤 8 years of experience
8,049+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr. Sowndhariya Annamalai is an experienced rheumatologist with a passion for improving the quality of life for patients with rheumatic and autoimmune diseases. With a holistic approach to care, she diagnoses and treats a range of conditions, from joint pain and back pain to complex autoimmune disorders.
Dr. Annamalai is highly skilled in managing conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, osteoarthritis, and fibromyalgia. She also provides specialised care for rare conditions like systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, and vasculitis, as well as autoimmune-related issues like recurrent pregnancy loss and eye diseases.
A gold medalist in her university rheumatology examinations, Dr. Annamalai holds an MBBS, MD in Internal Medicine, and DM in Rheumatology, alongside an MRCP (UK). Her expertise includes musculoskeletal ultrasound and biologic therapies for treating complex rheumatic conditions. She has contributed significantly to medical research, publishing studies on the impact of COVID-19 on rheumatic diseases and authoring a chapter in the textbook Laboratory Investigations in Rheumatic Diseases.
Dr. Annamalai is highly skilled in managing conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, osteoarthritis, and fibromyalgia. She also provides specialised care for rare conditions like systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, and vasculitis, as well as autoimmune-related issues like recurrent pregnancy loss and eye diseases.
A gold medalist in her university rheumatology examinations, Dr. Annamalai holds an MBBS, MD in Internal Medicine, and DM in Rheumatology, alongside an MRCP (UK). Her expertise includes musculoskeletal ultrasound and biologic therapies for treating complex rheumatic conditions. She has contributed significantly to medical research, publishing studies on the impact of COVID-19 on rheumatic diseases and authoring a chapter in the textbook Laboratory Investigations in Rheumatic Diseases.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr. Sowndhariya Annamalai
Education & training
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2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2014–2018 Residency · Rheumatology
Career & appointments
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2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Rheumatology
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,807 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,409 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,057 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,454 |
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 | 60 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 6 · i10: 10
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Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
DOI: 10.8135/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32311167 · cited by 159
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Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across AE
DOI: 10.4632/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30903905 · cited by 125
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Rheumatology European Annual Congress (Rheumatology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Rheumatology National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Rheumatology
- Awareness When should you see a rheumatology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · sowndhariya.annamalai@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
3 verified reviews5.00
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3 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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