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Dr. Sowndhariya Annamalai

Verified Rheumatology Dubai

Dr. Sowndhariya Annamalai

8 years of experience 5.0 (3 verified reviews)

8,049+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Sowndhariya Annamalai at a glance

Dr. Sowndhariya Annamalai is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

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.

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

— Dr. Sowndhariya Annamalai

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-260548 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-C85E9C05 · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime 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

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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Sowndhariya Annamalai in consultation
IN OFFICE
Sowndhariya Annamalai with the team
WITH TEAM
Sowndhariya Annamalai at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 88s
Meet Sowndhariya Annamalai

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 10

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
    Sowndhariya Annamalai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8135/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32311167 · cited by 159
  2. Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across AE
    Sowndhariya Annamalai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    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 tag

Patient reviews

3 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
3 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
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

  • ★★★★★ ✓ 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. Sowndhariya Annamalai's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Sowndhariya Annamalai treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Rheumatology

Joint, muscle and autoimmune disorders including RA, lupus, gout and chronic pain.

Dr. Sowndhariya Annamalai is one of 83 rheumatology doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse rheumatology doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dubai matters

Medical practice in United Arab Emirates is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Arab Emirates medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Dubai 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 Sowndhariya Annamalai specialise in?

    Sowndhariya Annamalai specialises in Rheumatology in Dubai, AE.

  • What conditions does Sowndhariya Annamalai treat?

    Sowndhariya Annamalai treats conditions within Rheumatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Sowndhariya Annamalai practise?

    Sowndhariya Annamalai practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Sowndhariya Annamalai speaks English.

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  • What do patients say about Sowndhariya Annamalai?

    Sowndhariya Annamalai has a verified rating of 5/5 from 3 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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