Dr. Elena Nikiphorou
MBBS/BSc, MD(Res), PGCME, FRCP, FHEA
21 years of experience
London, W1G 6BW
17 connections in healthcare
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by Dr Anthony Lerman, Professor David Reid and 8 other professionals
21 years of experience
London, W1G 6BW
17 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Anthony Lerman, Professor David Reid and 8 other professionals
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About Dr. Elena Nikiphorou
Dr Elena Nikiphorou is a consultant rheumatologist who sees patients at The London Clinic on Harley Street. She has a clinical interest in rheumatoid arthritis and spondyloarthritis. She has expertise in all aspects of general rheumatology, including connective tissue and metabolic bone disease; crystal and reactive arthritis. Dr Nikiphorou has a clinical and academic interest in inflammatory arthritis (IA).
Dr Nikiphorou is currently a consultant rheumatologist at King's College Hospital and a Reader in Rheumatology and Medical Education at King's College London. She has been the recipient of multiple awards, bursaries and competitive roles. One of these awards was the Richard Kovacs prize by the Royal Society of Medicine in 2014, which supported a fellowship in Chicago. She also received the Doris Hillier Award from the British Medical Association in 2018, to support her work on multimorbidity in rheumatoid arthritis and the development of management algorithms according to individual needs. At international level, she has been the recipient of several international bursaries and awards, including a European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR)-funded educational training fellowship in Finland and an Assessment of spondyloarthritis international Society (ASAS) award in collaboration with Leiden University, The Netherlands. She currently holds an Early Career Grant with FOREUM undertaking research in refractory rheumatoid arthritis.
Dr Nikiphorou is involved in a number of national and international rheumatology societies and initiatives and has held a number of leadership positions over the years, including the Presidentship of the Rheumatology & Rehabilitation Section at The Royal Society of Medicine and the chair of the largest network of young rheumatologists and researchers in Europe (The Emerging EULAR Network).
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General Medical Council
No. 6103005
Education
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 2004
Qualifications
Dr Nikiphorou completed her MBBS at University College London and obtained a first-class honours for her Intercalated BSc in Physiology. She was also awarded a British Pharmacological Society Award and a Welcome Trust Vacation Scholarship for her BSc research. Following a number of diverse medical rotations in London as a junior doctor, she completed her rheumatology training at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge. During this time, she was awarded a CLRN Research Associate Fellowship which culminated in her MD research at University College London, examining structural outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). She also holds a PhD from Leiden University in The Netherlands, with a focus on spondyloarthritis.
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- English
- Greek
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The London Clinic
20 Devonshire Place, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6BW
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Dr. Elena Nikiphorou is professional, thorough, and knowledgeable in her patient care. She ensures patients feel heard, takes detailed medical histories, and explains things clearly. Dr. Nikiphorou arranges necessary tests, such as bloods and MRI scans, and schedules prompt follow-up appointments. Her practice focuses on concerns like joint pain, back pain, rheumatology, arthritis, and autoimmune diseases.
Dr Nikiphorou was thorough, attentive and reassuring at our first appointment. She took the time to get a detailed history of my symptoms, asked a lot of questions to get the full picture, explained the preliminary conclusion in a way that was approachable and understandable and clearly outlined the next steps.
Dr Nikiphorou was kind, friendly and professional and took time to listen to me, writing clear notes and clarified any points that required further information. She arranged follow up tests/scans immediately and provided her summary letter less than 24hrs later. A really positive experience all round.
I came to Dr Nikiphorou for a second opinion after a poor experience with another specialist. Dr Nikiphorou was the polar opposite - friendly, professional and took a fact based approach to the assessment. I felt like I was listened to, and Dr Nikiphorou demonstrated a thorough and deep knowledge of her field. I cannot recommend her enough.
Dr Nikiphorou was very welcoming as soon as we started the online appointment. She was thorough regarding seeking information about my medical history and extremely attentive whilst I provided answers to her questions. I didn’t feel rushed & I was given lots of options on where to go next with my medical issues. I was very nervous about this appointment, but felt quite positive afterwards.
Dr Nikiphorou is one of the kindest and most genuinely compassionate doctors I’ve ever met. From the moment she walked into the room, she created an atmosphere of calm, warmth, and reassurance. She listened with real attention, never rushed, and made me feel completely seen and understood. What stood out most was her gentle manner — she explained everything clearly, checked in with how I was feeling, and treated me with such dignity and empathy. Her kindness wasn’t just professional; it felt human, sincere, and deeply comforting at a time when I really needed it. She is a truly lovely doctor, and her combination of expertise and compassion makes an enormous difference. I’m genuinely grateful for the care she provided.
Possibly one of the most conscientious, Thorough and caring doctors I have been to for decades! Spent an hour talking history.. explored every avenue.. but was conservative and measured in her diagnosis. Offered a range of further tests to cover all possibilities that were done on the day.. a doctor who truly cares about her profession and her patients. Cannot recommend enough!
very impressive epereince and someone that provides confidence
Dr Nikiphorou was incredibly understanding and thorough
Dr. Nikiphorou is a fantastic rheumatologist. She is thorough, professional, and has a very calming presence. She listened to all my concerns and provided expert guidance with a reassuring approach. Highly recommended!
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Superb colleague. Fantastic opinion. Lovely person.
18 Mar 2026
Dr Anthony Lerman
Gastroenterologistexcellent feedback from patients we have shared
03 Oct 2025
Professor David Reid
RheumatologistDr Nikiphorou is a well respected Rheumatologist with a wealth of knowledge and a reputation for providing great service to her patients
28 Jul 2025
Dr. Syed Hassan
Respiratory DoctorExtremely experienced rheumatologist, to whom I send my patients because they get exceptional care. Highly recommended
19 Apr 2025
Mr Gordan Grahovac
Neurosurgeon
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Contemporary approaches to the management of rheumatoid arthritis: precision and progress - PubMed
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting synovial joints and extra-articular organs. While conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (csDMARDs) like methotrexate remain the cornerstone of therapy, nearly half of patients demonstrate inadequate response t …
22 April 2026
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Comorbidities and extra-articular manifestations in difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis: different sides of the same coin? - PubMed
Despite the improvement in treatment for people with RA, ∼30% of patients remain symptomatic in the presence of optimized medical therapy, described as having 'difficult-to-treat' (D2T) RA. The average patient with RA has 1.6 other clinical conditions, which accumulate over time. Comorbidities are i …
22 April 2026
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Navigating the landscape in axial spondyloarthritis: unravelling regional phenotypic differences - PubMed
Navigating the landscape in axial spondyloarthritis: unravelling regional phenotypic differences
22 April 2026
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Treatment satisfaction, disease severity, and health-care use in patients with axial spondyloarthritis in the United States and Europe - PubMed
Differences in symptomatic burden and care were observed between regions. Identifying care gaps will aid in implementing targeted improvements in treatment, minimizing the risk of health inequalities.
22 April 2026
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Dr. Elena Nikiphorou's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 61 reviews.
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Dr. Elena Nikiphorou speaks English and Greek
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Dr. Elena Nikiphorou primarily practices at The London Clinic, located at 20 Devonshire Place, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6BW
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