Trust score 8/100
Dr. Giovanni Sanna
👤 11 years of experience
5,109+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Giovanni Sanna is a leading Consultant Rheumatologist with HCA Healthcare at London Bridge Hospital. He also holds an NHS post at Guy's and St.Thomas' Hosptial in South London where he runs a multidisciplinary clinic with neurologists and renal physicians for clients suffering from neuropsychiatric lupus, lupus nephritis and myositis. His special clinical interest is in connective tissues disease, particularly systemic lupus erythematosus and antiphospholipid syndrome.
He was awarded his Medical Degree at the University of Rome in 1991 and completed his specialist training in Rheumatology at the University of Cagliari, Italy. He completed his PhD in 2000 and was elected as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (London) in 2006. He is heavily involved in Medical Education, teaching medical students, supervising trainees in rheumatology and contributes to educational programmes and lectures in the UK and abroad. During his career, he has published over 50 research papers and numerous textbook chapters and is a reviewer for several international journals. He is a member of the British Society for Rheumatology, the American College of Rheumatology, the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Rheumatology
Lupus
CNS Lupus
Antiphospholipid (Hughes) Syndrome
Connective Tissue Diseases
Myositis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Inflammatory Arthritis
General Rheumatology
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
He was awarded his Medical Degree at the University of Rome in 1991 and completed his specialist training in Rheumatology at the University of Cagliari, Italy. He completed his PhD in 2000 and was elected as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (London) in 2006. He is heavily involved in Medical Education, teaching medical students, supervising trainees in rheumatology and contributes to educational programmes and lectures in the UK and abroad. During his career, he has published over 50 research papers and numerous textbook chapters and is a reviewer for several international journals. He is a member of the British Society for Rheumatology, the American College of Rheumatology, the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Rheumatology
Lupus
CNS Lupus
Antiphospholipid (Hughes) Syndrome
Connective Tissue Diseases
Myositis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Inflammatory Arthritis
General Rheumatology
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr. Giovanni Sanna
Education & training
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2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2011–2015 Residency · Reumatologia
Career & appointments
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2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Reumatologia
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,203 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,797 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,853 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,426 |
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 | 720.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 16 · i10: 7
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Long-term follow-up of Reumatologia across GB
DOI: 10.5719/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39254399 · cited by 179
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Validation of clinical scoring in Reumatologia
DOI: 10.6110/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31309195 · cited by 201
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Long-term follow-up of Reumatologia across GB
DOI: 10.4040/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30259195 · cited by 159
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Validation of clinical scoring in Reumatologia
DOI: 10.5393/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 37918546 · cited by 85
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Reumatologia European Annual Congress (Reumatologia) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Reumatologia National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Reumatologia — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2016
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2016
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2016
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Reumatologia
- Awareness When should you see a reumatologia?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · mr.giovanni.sanna@euroclinics.example
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
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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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