Dr
Dr Ashok Rai
Rheumatology
About
Dr Rai graduated at Birmingham Medical School in 1985 with a specialisation in rheumatology and also involved in teachingat an undergraduate and postgraduate level, as well as providing clinical supervision. He has been involved in research studies including the genetics of osteoarthritis.
Dr Rai has several years of management and service improvement/change experience and has been the Clinical Director/Lead of his busy NHS Countywide Rheumatology Unit. He also leads the Rheumatology multi-professional team approach across these sites.
He is also engaged in undergraduate and post-graduate medical teaching and clinical supervision.He is a University of Birmingham Medical School Senior Academy Tutor, and a visiting Professor at the University of Worcester.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Ashok Rai
Education & training
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2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2012–2016 Residency · Rheumatology
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2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
Board certifications
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,767 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 673 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 793 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 422 |
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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 11 · i10: 10
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Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.5827/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37449992 · cited by 183
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European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
DOI: 10.8244/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38677954 · cited by 13
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Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.3878/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30809047 · cited by 3
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Rheumatology European Annual Congress (Rheumatology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Rheumatology National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2017
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2017
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2017
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Rheumatology
- Awareness When should you see a rheumatology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · dr.ashok.rai@euroclinics.example