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Mr Rajkumar Ariyaratnam

Reumatologie Blackburn

Mr Rajkumar Ariyaratnam

12 jaar ervaring

8,543+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Rajkumar Ariyaratnam at a glance

Mr Rajkumar Ariyaratnam is a Reumatologie practitioner based in Blackburn, Verenigd Koninkrijk, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 51+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Blackburn, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

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Mr Rajkumar Ariyaratnam is a Rheumatologist. Mr Ariyaratnam graduated from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka in 1975 and completed an internship in Paediatrics and General Surgery. Following their internship, they practised as a medical practitioner in a rural practice for two years before completing two years as a Registrar in General Medicine at a Teaching Hospital (Kandy).
Mr Ariyaratnam moved to the UK in 1982 and worked as a Senior House Officer in Neurology at Preston Hospital. Following this, they were Senior House Officer in General Medicine at Wrexham. Mr Ariyaratnam then worked as a Registrar in Wolverhamptom and Ormskirk before spending two years working as a Staff Rheumatologist at Wrightington Hospital and another two years as a Senior Registrar at a group of hospitals in Sheffield.
In 1995, Mr Ariyaratnam took a post as a Consultant in Rheumatology and Rehabilitation in the North West before retiring from the NHS in 2016. In addition to their rheumatology practice, Mr Ariyaratnam trains postgraduates in their NHS practice. They are also an examiner for the Royal College of Physicians of London.
Mr Ariyaratnam is married to a Consultant Paediatrician and has two children who are both NHS Doctors. They are a keen cricketer and played cricket for school and University teams as well as at Leyland Cricket Club. Other hobbies include walking, Sri Lankan cooking and listening to music.

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

— Mr Rajkumar Ariyaratnam

Opleiding & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Blackburn (GB)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Reumatologie
    Universidad de Navarra, Blackburn (GB)

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Reumatologie

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-992938 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Reumatologie
#EB-803FC5B3 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 2,113
Annual physical exam 99395 1,183
Vaccination administration 90471 935
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,784

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Rajkumar Ariyaratnam in consultation
IN OFFICE
Rajkumar Ariyaratnam with the team
WITH TEAM
Rajkumar Ariyaratnam at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 102s
Meet Rajkumar Ariyaratnam

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 18 · i10: 4

  1. Long-term follow-up of Reumatologie across GB
    Rajkumar Ariyaratnam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2507/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38433717 · geciteerd door 41
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Reumatologie
    Rajkumar Ariyaratnam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6677/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35903400 · geciteerd door 11

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated Reumatologie — Blackburn · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2015

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Reumatologie 2026-03-23 · 6 min lezen
  • Awareness When should you see a reumatologie? 2026-01-02 · 6 min lezen

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Rajkumar Ariyaratnam's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Rajkumar Ariyaratnam treats, with the size of the national pool of Verenigd Koninkrijk doctors offering the same care.

Reumatologie

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

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Blackburn matters

Medical practice in Verenigd Koninkrijk is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Verenigd Koninkrijk medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Blackburn 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 Rajkumar Ariyaratnam specialise in?

    Rajkumar Ariyaratnam specialises in Reumatologie in Blackburn, GB. 51 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Rajkumar Ariyaratnam treat?

    Rajkumar Ariyaratnam treats conditions within Reumatologie. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Rajkumar Ariyaratnam practise?

    Rajkumar Ariyaratnam practises in Blackburn, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Rajkumar Ariyaratnam speak?

    Rajkumar Ariyaratnam speaks English.

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