Dr
Dr Charles Li
Rheumatology
About
Dr Li graduated from Imperial College London in 1994, undertaking his preclinical studies at Queens' College, Cambridge. After general medical training and obtaining
MRCP in 1997 he completed his rheumatology/ general medicine rotation in
London, working in renowned teaching hospitals including Royal Free and
University College Hospital London. Before appointed to his current NHS
substantive post in 2007 he completed his PhD studies at the Institute of Child
Health, University College London working on immunobiology of muscles in
inflammatory myopathies; during his research years he received additional
training on connective tissue diseases at University College London and Great
Ormond Street Hospitals.
Current Practice
Dr Li has been a consultant rheumatologist and physician at Royal Surrey since 2007. Beyond a busy clinical commitment he contributed to teaching and research, actively
engaging in translational research and has been the principal investigator for
a number of Phase IIb and Phase III clinical studies in rheumatoid arthritis,
psoriatic arthritis and SLE.
Clinical interests
Inflammatory arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing
spondylitis and gout, osteoarthritis, connective tissue diseases especially SLE and myopathies, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia and vasculitides
Special clinical and research interests
Inflammatory diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system, especially their patho-aetiology and altered immune response
Professional Memberships
British Society for Rheumatology
British Medical Association
Royal College of Physicians, London
Medical Defence Union
General Medical Council
Languages
English, Chinese(Cantonese)
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Charles Li
Education & training
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2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2010–2014 Residency · Rheumatology
Career & appointments
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2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
Board certifications
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,135 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,377 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,817 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,486 |
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 | 180.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 7 · i10: 15
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Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across GB
DOI: 10.1066/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32457527 · cited by 151
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Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
DOI: 10.7082/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34086673 · cited by 149
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Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across GB
DOI: 10.4569/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31529608 · cited by 51
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Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
DOI: 10.5975/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 30464899 · cited by 49
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 2015
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2015
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2015
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 · mr.charles.li@euroclinics.example