MBChB(Hons), MRCP(UK), (Rheumatology), FRCP (London) MSc
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21 years of experience
Edgbaston, B5 7UG
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6 connections in healthcare
Live bookings available
21 years of experience
Edgbaston, B5 7UG
(+6 more)
6 connections in healthcare
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Dr Sonia Panchal is a Consultant Rheumatologist with specialist training in rheumatology and general internal medicine. She has developed a clinical focus on the diagnosis and management of autoimmune, inflammatory and musculoskeletal conditions, with an emphasis on personalised, evidence-based care.
Her clinical practice includes the management of inflammatory arthritides such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, seronegative arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. She also treats a wide range of degenerative and metabolic bone conditions, including osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and Paget’s disease. In addition, she has experience managing crystal arthropathies such as gout and calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease, as well as connective tissue disorders and soft tissue conditions including tendinitis and bursitis.
Dr Panchal also provides a range of intra-articular and soft tissue injection therapies as part of her interventional rheumatology practice. Her approach combines pharmacological treatment with functional assessment and long-term disease management strategies aimed at improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
Her clinical philosophy is centred on a whole-person approach to care, with a focus on understanding the broader physical, psychological and lifestyle factors that may influence inflammatory disease.
Dr Panchal places strong emphasis on patient engagement and shared decision-making, ensuring patients are fully informed and actively involved in their care. She holds a Master’s in Medical Leadership and has an interest in service development and improving patient experience within rheumatology care pathways.
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General Medical Council
No. 6114950
University of Liverpool
Medicine
Graduated 2005
MBChB(Hons)
MRCP(UK)
(Rheumatology)
FRCP (London) MSc
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£300Follow-up appointment
£200Priory Rd,, Edgbaston, United Kingdom, B5 7UG
Old Milverton Lane, Leamington Spa, United Kingdom, CV32 6RW
University Hospital Site, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, United Kingdom, CV2 2LQ
11A W Halkin St, Belgravia, London, United Kingdom, SW1X 8JL
Arden Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom, CV37 6NX
Buckingham Road, Aylesbury, United Kingdom, HP19 9AB
2 Foscote Rise, Banbury, United Kingdom, OX16 9XP
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Dr Sonia Panchal is helpful, professional, and knowledgeable, offering clear advice and listening to patient concerns. She provides thorough assessments, and patients feel at ease, receiving reassuring advice and strong support. Her deep understanding helps patients with inflammatory arthritis, joint pain, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Dr Sonia had an open and engaging approach. The fact that she took a holistic approach was great, and she asked key questions which gave me a lot of food for thought. I felt reassured and confident in her expertise.

I’m so pleased that you valued the wider, holistic approach to our consultation. Sometimes the right questions can be just as important as the answers, particularly when they help us look at things from a different perspective and understand the bigger picture. It’s lovely to know that you came away with food for thought while also feeling reassured and confident about the way forward. Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback.
Helpful visit with a thorough examination, discussion and treatment plan. Dr Panchal has a lovely professional manner. Thank you

I’m really pleased that you found the appointment helpful and that the examination and discussion gave you a clear plan for moving forward. Thank you also for your lovely comment about my manner, that is especially nice to hear. I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.
Lovely Doctor. Highly professional while being very empathic, understanding and listened to my worries and concerns. Thank you.

It means a great deal to know that you felt able to share your worries and concerns and, importantly, that you felt heard and understood. Combining thoughtful, professional care with genuine empathy is something I value enormously. Thank you for trusting me and for leaving such a lovely review.
If only all consultants had Dr Panchal’s bedside manner - if they did then the world would be a far better and much happier place! Thank you!

What an incredibly lovely thing to say, this really did make me smile! Making patients feel comfortable, cared for and at ease is every bit as important to me as the clinical side of their care. Thank you for such a generous comment and for taking the time to share it, it is very much appreciated.
Dr Panchal is wonderful - I felt listened to about a longstanding issue for the first time in years, and her deep expertise gave me a sense of being in safe hands.

To hear that you felt truly listened to after dealing with a longstanding issue for so many years is incredibly meaningful. I know how important it is to feel that your concerns are being taken seriously and explored properly, particularly when you have been looking for answers for some time. I’m very glad that you left feeling reassured and in safe hands. Thank you for placing your trust in me and for such lovely words.
Extremely helpful and explains everything very well.

It’s lovely to hear that you found the consultation helpful and came away with a clear understanding of everything we discussed. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, it’s greatly appreciated.
Upon visiting Dr Sonia Panchal today, I was anxious due to my NHS experiences of being dismissed. However this was a completely diffrent experience. I felt heard and was received with knowledge and kindness. She was clear when explaining things, including the HEDS diagnosis, and left me feeling confident in my next steps forward. Could not thank her enough.

Reading that you arrived feeling anxious but left feeling heard, reassured and more confident about the way forward means a great deal to me. It can be incredibly difficult when you have been searching for answers and feel that your concerns have not previously been fully heard. Every patient deserves the time and space to tell their story, to have their concerns taken seriously and to understand what the next steps may be. Thank you for trusting me with your care and for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review. I’m so pleased that your experience was a positive one.
Dr Sonia Panchal was excellent she explained everything with kindness and understanding

Being able to explain things clearly while making someone feel supported and understood is something I care deeply about, so it’s lovely to receive this feedback. Thank you for your kindness, it’s very much appreciated.
Dr Sonia explained my medical options clearly and answered my questions in a easily understood manner that helped alleviate my concerns. Her recommendation really helped cut through some of the NHS slowness that had been hindering me from getting a diagnosis.

It’s really encouraging to hear that our discussion helped make the options clearer and eased some of the concerns you had been carrying. When the path to getting answers has felt frustrating or prolonged, having a clearer direction and knowing what the next steps are can be especially valuable. I’m glad that the consultation helped you feel you were moving forward, and I very much appreciate you sharing your experience.
We were very impressed with Dr Sonia who was very friendly , considerate & extremely professional & knowledgeable. Would highly recommend her . An excellent appointment

What a lovely review to receive, thank you. It’s wonderful to know that you both came away from the appointment feeling so positive about the experience. I always hope that alongside providing a thorough and professional consultation, people feel comfortable and at ease with me too. I’m especially grateful for your recommendation, it is very much appreciated.

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What are Dr Sonia Panchal's reviews like?
Dr Sonia Panchal's overall patient rating is 4.96 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 32 reviews.
What languages does Dr Sonia Panchal speak?
Dr Sonia Panchal speaks English and Gujarati
Where is Dr Sonia Panchal located?
Dr Sonia Panchal primarily practices at The Priory Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), located at Priory Rd,, Edgbaston, United Kingdom, B5 7UG
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