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Dr Sonia Panchal

MBChB(Hons), MRCP(UK), (Rheumatology), FRCP (London) MSc

Rheumatologist

Live bookings available

21 years of experience

Edgbaston, B5 7UG

(+6 more)

7 connections in healthcare

4.97

/5

(43 reviews)

Live bookings available

21 years of experience

Edgbaston, B5 7UG

(+6 more)

7 connections in healthcare

Areas of expertise

Joint Pain
14
Inflammatory Arthritis
13
Osteoarthritis
5

Contact

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About Dr Sonia Panchal

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.


Subspecialties

  • Metabolic Bone Disease
  • General (Internal) Medicine
  • Connective Tissue Disorders

Areas of expertise

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Joint Pain
14
Inflammatory Arthritis
13
Osteoarthritis
5
Fibromyalgia
4
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
4
Rheumatology
3
Neck Pain
3
Knee Pain
3
Autoimmune Diseases
3
Connective Tissue Disorders
3
Tendinopathy (Tendonitis)
2
Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS)
2
Ankylosing Spondylitis
1
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
1
Osteoporosis
1
Sciatica
1
Hip Fractures
1
Chronic Pain
1
Lower Back Pain
1
Back Pain
1
Muscle Weakness
1
Joint Inflammation
1
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
Scleroderma
Sports Medicine
Vasculitis
Wrist Pain
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Sjögren's Syndrome
Septic Arthritis
Trigger Finger
Spondyloarthropathy
Shoulder Pain
Sarcoidosis
Rehabilitation
Reactive Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Pseudogout
Psoriatic Arthritis
Rash
Pregnancy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis
Polyarteritis Nodosa
Paget's Disease
Metabolic Bone Disease
Menopausal Joint Pain
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Interstitial Lung Disease
IBD-associated (Enteropathic) Arthritis
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-induced Inflammatory Arthritis (ICI-IA)
Gout
Arthritis
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
Bursitis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Hypermobility Syndrome
Headache
Giant Cell Arteritis (Temporal Arteritis)
Behcet's Disease
Synovial Fluid Analysis
Arthritis (Foot)
Medical Report
Video Consultation
Soft Tissue Injection
Joint Injection
Electrodiagnostic Tests
Biological Therapy

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6114950


Qualifications

MBChB(Hons)

MRCP(UK) (Rheumatology)

FRCP (London) MSc


Languages spoken

  • English
  • Gujarati

Insurers

  • General and Medical
  • The Exeter
  • Bupa
  • Cigna
  • Healix Health Services
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • WPA
  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • Vitality
  • Benenden Health
  • Bupa Global

Fees

  • New appointment

    £300
  • Follow-up appointment

    £200
*May vary on location

Locations

The Priory Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

Priory Rd,, Edgbaston, United Kingdom, B5 7UG

4.89(942 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital

Old Milverton Lane, Leamington Spa, United Kingdom, CV32 6RW

4.89(1,112 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

The Meriden Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

University Hospital Site, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, United Kingdom, CV2 2LQ

4.89(1,041 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Founders Health

11A W Halkin St, Belgravia, London, United Kingdom, SW1X 8JL

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

The Grafton Suite

Arden Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom, CV37 6NX

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital

Buckingham Road, Aylesbury, United Kingdom, HP19 9AB

4.89(45 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

The New Foscote Private Hospital

2 Foscote Rise, Banbury, United Kingdom, OX16 9XP

4.86(392 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

Joint Pain
14
Inflammatory Arthritis
13
Osteoarthritis
5

Contact

Book online

Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

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.

5
verified patient
25 Sep 2026

I felt like Dr Panchal really understood and listened to everything I had to say. She was to the point and made me feel relieved that she can help me.

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5
verified patient
19 Sep 2026

From the minute you walk in all the team smile and are so welcoming. The consultant I saw was very clear and precise .when doing my consultation which made me very calm . That made my visit great I would highly recommend any of family and friends to go and see dr Sonia Panchal in the future she was brilliant

Reply from Sonia Panchal
20 Sep 2026
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What a lovely review for both me and the wider team to receive, thank you. Feeling welcomed and at ease from the moment you arrive can make such a difference. I’m really pleased that the way we discussed everything helped you feel calm and comfortable throughout your visit. Your willingness to recommend me to your family and friends is a wonderful compliment, and one I genuinely appreciate.

5
verified patient
19 Sep 2026

I am so grateful to have found Dr Sonia Panchal. I spent years fighting for what turned out to be Ankylosing Spondylitis and I finally found someone that made me feel seen and cared for. I felt safe and her suggestions have been so helpful and already healing, both on a clinical and practical point of view and on an emotional level. Highly recommend her!

Reply from Sonia Panchal
20 Sep 2026
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Thank you for sharing something so personal about your journey. After spending years searching for answers, it means an enormous amount to know that you finally felt seen, heard and, importantly, safe in my care. Medicine is of course about finding the right clinical answers, but I believe it is also about recognising the impact that living with unexplained symptoms for so long can have on every aspect of someone’s life. I’m especially pleased that our discussions have helped you not only from a clinical and practical perspective, but emotionally too. Sometimes simply having a clearer understanding of what is happening and feeling that someone genuinely understands can be an important part of moving forward. Thank you for placing your trust in me and for such a heartfelt recommendation. I’m truly glad to have been able to help you on this part of your journey.

5
verified patient
18 Sep 2026

The consultation was thorough and there was a clear understanding of the history as described in previous documentation. The plan forward was explained in detail and adequate opportunity given for questions and comments. Both manner and approach gave me confidence that a good outcome would be achieved.

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Reply from Sonia Panchal
18 Sep 2026
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I really appreciate this thoughtful feedback. Taking the time to understand what has happened before a patient reaches my consulting room is an important part of making the consultation as useful as possible. I’m glad that you felt there was a clear plan going forward, with the time and opportunity to discuss it fully and ask the questions that mattered to you. Most of all, it’s reassuring to know that you left feeling confident about the next steps. Thank you for placing your trust in my care.

5
verified patient
17 Sep 2026

It was great. Really clear and thorough

Reply from Sonia Panchal
18 Sep 2026
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That’s wonderful to hear. Being thorough while making everything clear and easy to understand is exactly what I aim for in a consultation. Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback.

5
verified patient
17 Sep 2026

I found Sonia very friendly and put me at ease very quickly, she explained everything and was very thorough.

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Reply from Sonia Panchal
18 Sep 2026
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It’s lovely to know that you felt at ease so quickly during our consultation. I always want patients to feel comfortable asking questions and to leave with a clear understanding of what we’ve discussed, so I’m really pleased that you found the appointment both thorough and reassuring. Thank you for your kind feedback.

5
verified patient
05 Sep 2026

Listened with great care and understanding. First class consulting!

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Reply from Sonia Panchal
06 Sep 2026
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“First class consulting” is such a lovely compliment, thank you! I’m particularly glad that you felt your concerns were listened to with care and understanding. Giving patients the time to feel genuinely heard is something that matters enormously to me, so it’s wonderful to know that this came across during your consultation.

5
verified patient
05 Sep 2026

I feel much more informed, feel like I have a clear plan and importantly I feel heard.

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Reply from Sonia Panchal
06 Sep 2026
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Feeling heard is such an important part of any consultation, so I’m particularly glad that this stood out for you. It’s equally reassuring to know that you came away feeling better informed and with a clear sense of what happens next. Thank you for sharing your experience and for trusting me with your care.

5
verified patient
05 Sep 2026

I couldn’t be more impressed with Sonia’s professionalism, knowledge and personal skills. She gave me the confidence that she will exhaust all options to get to the bottom and treat the symptoms that I currently have.

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Reply from Sonia Panchal
06 Sep 2026
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It’s wonderful to hear that you came away from our consultation feeling confident and reassured about the way forward. When someone is dealing with symptoms without yet having all the answers, I think it is so important to listen carefully, look at the whole picture and explore the appropriate possibilities rather than making assumptions. Thank you for placing your trust in me. I’m very grateful for your generous words and pleased that you felt so positive about your care.

5
verified patient
03 Sep 2026

I found my visit relaxing and very informative about my condition

Reply from Sonia Panchal
06 Sep 2026
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Coming away from a consultation feeling more informed and at ease is exactly what I hope for my patients. I’m glad that our discussion helped you understand your condition more clearly and that you found the visit a positive experience. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

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Living Beyond Autoimmune Disease: An Introduction

Living Beyond Autoimmune Disease: An Introduction

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Feeling Like Myself Again: Jan's Story

Feeling Like Myself Again: Jan's Story

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From Wheelchair to Walking: Kieran's Story

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Getting My Life Back: Valerie's Story

Getting My Life Back: Valerie's Story

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FAQ

What are Dr Sonia Panchal's reviews like?

Dr Sonia Panchal's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 43 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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