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Dr. Thekkekkara Matthew Roy

Rheumatology Bristol

Dr. Thekkekkara Matthew Roy

8 years of experience

1,690+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Thekkekkara Matthew Roy at a glance

Dr. Thekkekkara Matthew Roy is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Bristol, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 22+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Bristol, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Matthew Roy obtained his medical degree from the University of Bristol in 2004. His early training included experience in Australia, before returning to the UK to complete his Rheumatology training within the South-west region.

Dr. Roy currently works as an NHS consultant for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS trust - Bristol Royal Infirmary and South Bristol Community Hospital, where he cares for patients with all forms of rheumatic conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, polymyalgia and fibromyalgia, amongst others.

Dr. Roy's specialist interest is in osteoporosis and bone health. He leads the osteoporosis and rare bone diseases service at University Hospitals Bristol and delivers a regular osteoporosis and rare bone clinic. He is highly experienced in the interpretation and reporting of DXA scans, of which he carries out all of the interpretation of these scans in the trust. He is trained in the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound for diagnosis and management of inflammatory arthritis and uses this in his NHS role. In addition to his practice, he also has a role in undergraduate education for the University of Bristol medical school and has held an honorary senior clinical lecturer post since 2013.

Dr. Roy has a passion for looking after individuals with long-term conditions and supporting them through their patient journey. He is responsive to patient enquiries and often provides further email support and advice following the initial appointment; with an understanding that no two patient's journeys are the same and each individual patient has different requirements in their health and treatment.

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

— Dr. Thekkekkara Matthew Roy

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Bristol (GB)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Rheumatology
    UAB Barcelona, Bristol (GB)
  3. 2018–2019 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-771542 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-01FFDA05 · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,945
Annual physical exam 99395 1,047
Vaccination administration 90471 735
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,280

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Thekkekkara Matthew Roy
HEADSHOT
Thekkekkara Matthew Roy in consultation
IN OFFICE
Thekkekkara Matthew Roy with the team
WITH TEAM
Thekkekkara Matthew Roy at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 61s
Meet Thekkekkara Matthew Roy

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Thekkekkara Matthew Roy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1221/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34836268 · cited by 193
  2. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    Thekkekkara Matthew Roy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9447/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35368497 · cited by 75
  3. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Thekkekkara Matthew Roy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8067/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31803240 · cited by 173
  4. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    Thekkekkara Matthew Roy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.1859/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 30722958 · cited by 111

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

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 · thekkekkara.roy@euroclinics.example

Location

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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. Thekkekkara Matthew Roy's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Thekkekkara Matthew Roy 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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  • What does Thekkekkara Matthew Roy specialise in?

    Thekkekkara Matthew Roy specialises in Rheumatology in Bristol, GB. 22 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Thekkekkara Matthew Roy practise?

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    Thekkekkara Matthew Roy speaks English.

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