Dr Ritu Malaiya
Rheumatologist
North Cheam, Sutton, SM3 9DW
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17 years of experience
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17 years of experience
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Patient Trust Score
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10 Apr 2024
It has been a pleasure to watch Ritu progress from being my SHO to a highly...
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Dr. Ritu Malaiya is a consultant Rheumatologist who graduated from King's College London in 2006. She completed her training in General Internal Medicine and Rheumatology within the South London Training program. Throughout her career, she has worked at renowned specialist centers including Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, St George's Hospital, and King's College Hospital.
Since 2018, Dr. Malaiya has been working as a consultant Rheumatologist at Epsom & St Helier Hospitals. She has a wealth of experience in managing various general and inflammatory rheumatological conditions.
Dr. Malaiya is recognised as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and has held important positions at the local and national level. She has served as the London Representative for the National Early Inflammatory Arthritis Audit and the British Society of Rheumatology Advisory Committee. Additionally, she has been the Royal College of Physicians' Regional Specialty Advisor for Rheumatology in London and has taken on the role of Clinical Lead for Rheumatology from 2020 to 2022.
As a registered GMC (General Medical Council) educator, Dr. Malaiya is actively involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students. She also participates in clinical research as the Principal Investigator for the BSRBR-RA study. Her work has been recognised through national and international presentations and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Autoimmune Diseases (17%)
- Joint Pain (17%)
- Rheumatology (9%)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) (8%)
- Inflammatory Arthritis (5%)
- Others (43%)
Subspecialties
- Connective Tissue Disorders
- Paediatric Rheumatology
All conditions and treatments
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Joint Pain
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Vasculitis
- Arthritis
- Arthritis (Foot)
- Connective Tissue Disorders
- Giant Cell Arteritis (Temporal Arteritis)
- Gout
- Rheumatology
- Biological Therapy
- Soft Tissue Injection
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6143121
Qualifications
MB BS 2006 University of London
languages spoken
- English
- British Sign Language
- Hindi
consultation fees
- New appointment: £250
- Follow-up appointment: £175
insurers
- General Medical
- health-on-line
- Bupa Fee Assured
- April
- Simply Health
- Healix
- Saga Insurance
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Bupa
- CS Healthcare
- WPA
- The Exeter
- Freedom Healthcare
- Cigna
- Aviva Health
- Aetna
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- Benenden
Location
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London Road, North Cheam, Sutton, United Kingdom, SM3 9DW
London Road, North Cheam, Sutton, United Kingdom, SM3 9DW
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184 Coombe Lane West, Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom, KT2 7EG
184 Coombe Lane West, Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom, KT2 7EG
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Harvey Road, Guildford, United Kingdom, GU1 3LX
Harvey Road, Guildford, United Kingdom, GU1 3LX
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Wrythe Ln, Sutton,, Carshalton, United Kingdom, SM5 1AA
Wrythe Ln, Sutton,, Carshalton, United Kingdom, SM5 1AA
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Dorking Road Epsom, London, United Kingdom, KT18 7EG
Dorking Road Epsom, London, United Kingdom, KT18 7EG
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
36 reviews
5
Dr Melaiya was kind understanding and listened carefully to my worries about my symptoms. She completed a thorough examination and all did the necessary tests, all the while reassuring me and explaining her diagnosis.
5
Caring and knowledgeable, made me feel confident
5
Dr Malaiya is a lovely lady, understanding and amazing communication. She made me feel at ease and used language suitable to me. She was thorough and understanding.
5
I have attended many appointments with Daughter to see her consultant Doctor Ritu Malaiya which I and my daughter are grateful for her attention she has an excellent doctor she anderstands my daughter Tasnim’s needs as she is a lupus sufferer and since Tasnim been under care with Doctor malaiya her lupus has improved much better and Tasnim is managing her illness well with full support and care by Dr Malaiya. We really like to say we lucky to have such an experience Doctor who understands Tasnim needs and fully caring. National health service very lucky to have a wonderful doctor because of her experience and expertise. I am sure all of Doctor malatya patients are so happy with her care and attention. Many thanks Doctor and God bless you Also many thanks to NHS for employing an excellent and highly skilled and experienced Doctors A s and T s as
5
Very calm manner. Explained all the information to me in an easy to understand manner.
5
Dr Malaiya Has been an incredible doctor through my mother’s illness. She consistently showed compassion, professionalism and amazing bedside manner. In addition she took time to explain to both son and daughter the strategy, procedures and changing condition while attempting to diagnose what was finally a very rare condition. Dr Malaiya was critical to my mother’s improvement and I am confident in this statement because I (son of Angela) was bedside throughout the 3 months of hospital. Angela and family would like to personally thank Dr Malaiya for her support and care
5
I am very happy with Dr Ritu Malaiya. She is Great.
5
Dr Ritu Malaiya was incredibly thorough with my initial consultation ,with a delightful bedside manner. She gave me answers that no other medical practitioner has helped with before. I would highly recommend
5
I booked an emergency appointment with Dr Ritu Malaiya with a frozen shoulder. Dr. Malaiya had a lovely bed side manner and explained things well. The injection was not painful and I am a little afraid of needles.
5
I was impressed and happy with my consultation with Dr Ritu Malaiya. She is a pleasant, professional and knowledgeable doctor. She is thorough in her assessments and provides precise and appropriate explanation whilst keeping a friendly attitude. I am glad I decided to see her for this consultation.
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It has been a pleasure to watch Ritu progress from being my SHO to a highly competent and well-respected Consultant Rheumatologist. She is very patient-focussed and provides sound clinical opinions.
10 Apr 2024Dr Simon Stern
HaematologyDr Malaiya provides excellent care to her patients and works with a holistic and patient centred approach. She follows up appointments with thorough and comprehensive clinic letters with clear action plans. As a colleague she is always accommodating and approachable and takes time to give thorough and well thought out advice.
02 Feb 2024Dr. Lowri Bailey
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What are Dr Ritu Malaiya's reviews like?
Dr Ritu Malaiya's overall patient rating is 4.96 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 36 reviews
What languages does Dr Ritu Malaiya speak?
Dr Ritu Malaiya speaks English, British Sign Language and Hindi
Where is Dr Ritu Malaiya located?
Dr Ritu Malaiya primarily practices at Spire St Anthony's Hospital, located at London Road, North Cheam, Sutton, United Kingdom, SM3 9DW
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What are Dr Ritu Malaiya working hours?
Dr Ritu Malaiya is working Tuesday (14:00 - 16:00), Friday (08:00 - 09:30, 14:00 - 16:00)
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