Prof. Dr.
Dr Ali Sheikh
Rheumatology
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Dr Ali Sheikh
Dr. Ali Sheikh is a Consultant Physician and Rheumatologist. His NHS practice is primarily based at Northern Care Alliance (Royal Oldham Hospital). At his NHS practice, Dr. Sheikh looks after patients with a variety of health conditions including common Rheumatological conditions including but not limited to his profesional interests in inflammatory arthritis, metabolic bone health, fibromyalgia, pain management and connective tissue diseases. He looks after patients admitted to Medical wards and also covers outpatient clinics seeing patients with Rheumatological issues. His work involves a close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, podiatrists, pharmacists and other allied health professionals. In addition to NHS work, Dr. Sheikh runs a private practice at Red Rose Healthcare in Bury, UK. He also supports NHS through waiting list initiatives. Dr. Sheikh is a keen educator and enjoys teaching junior colleagues alongside his clinical duties. He has additionally served General Medical Council in the role of an examiner and assessor. Besides English, he is proficient in Urdu and Punjabi which allows direct consultations in these other languages if aligns with patient preferences. Inspired by Hunter Doherty ''Patch'' Adams, Dr. Sheikh is a keen advocate of Clown therapy and enjoys inculcating humour into his practice. Several rheumatic diseases do not have a cure, but the outlook can be improved with accurate diagnosis, focused management and a sprinkle of ''laughter therapy''.
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) · GB
#GB-553852
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-278644FC
Renewal due 2024
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
AmTrust Europe
3,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2003–2009
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universitat de Barcelona (GB)
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2009–2013
Residency · Rheumatology
Universidad Complutense de Madrid (GB)
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2013–2014
Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Mayo Clinic, US
Career & appointments
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2013-09–2014-08
Junior consultant
Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
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| GP consultation | 99213 |
1,928 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
958 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
1,262 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
2,713 |
Patient reviews
"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Rheumatology — — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2014
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2014
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2014
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Research & publications
h-index: 17 · i10: 14
Selected publications
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Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.8711/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 144
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European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
DOI: 10.9043/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 66
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Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.8120/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 44
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Invited talks
- Practical updates in Rheumatology · European Annual Congress (Rheumatology) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Rheumatology · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Dr Ali Sheikh
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Dr Ali Sheikh is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English, Punjabi, Urdu.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
Please use the booking flow to enter your insurance — we verify and confirm before your slot.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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