MBChB(Hons), MRCP(UK), (Rheumatology), FRCP (London) MSc
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21 years of experience
Edgbaston, B5 7UG
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7 connections in healthcare
Live bookings available
21 years of experience
Edgbaston, B5 7UG
(+6 more)
7 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
MBChB(Hons)
MRCP(UK) (Rheumatology)
FRCP (London) MSc
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£300Follow-up appointment
£2002 Foscote Rise, Banbury, United Kingdom, OX16 9XP
Buckingham Road, Aylesbury, United Kingdom, HP19 9AB
Arden Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom, CV37 6NX
11A W Halkin St, Belgravia, London, United Kingdom, SW1X 8JL
University Hospital Site, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, United Kingdom, CV2 2LQ
Old Milverton Lane, Leamington Spa, United Kingdom, CV32 6RW
Priory Rd,, Edgbaston, United Kingdom, B5 7UG
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Dr Sonia Panchal is clear and professional with all of her patients. Patients feel heard, safe, and cared for at all times. She puts each person at ease and takes time for them. Her work deals with joint pain and inflammatory arthritis.
Made me feel very comfortable. Answered all my questions and put in place an effective plan of action.

It’s lovely to hear that you felt comfortable throughout your consultation and had the opportunity to ask all the questions that mattered to you. I believe that taking the time to listen, explain things clearly and work together on a practical plan is such an important part of good medical care. I’m particularly pleased that you came away feeling reassured and with a clear way forward. Thank you for your kind feedback and for placing your trust in me.
Excellent thoughtful, thorough, careful and great communication

Thank you. I believe that a good consultation is about more than simply assessing symptoms, it’s about taking the time to consider everything carefully, exploring concerns thoroughly and making sure that patients understand the reasoning behind the advice they are given. I’m particularly pleased that you valued the communication throughout your appointment, as feeling informed and involved in decisions about your health is so important. Thank you for recognising these aspects of your care and for taking the time to share your experience.
Everything explained easy to understand and very sympathetic lady. Very impressed

What lovely feedback, thank you! I’m glad that everything was explained in a way that made sense to you and that you felt comfortable and supported throughout the consultation. It’s always important to me that patients feel both informed and cared for, so I really appreciate your kind words.
I wanted longer!

Thank you for your five-star review. I’m pleased that you had a positive experience during your consultation. I always aim to make the time we have together as valuable as possible, ensuring patients feel listened to, supported and able to discuss their concerns fully. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
I was extremely anxious about my symptoms before meeting Dr Panchal, but the anxiety dissipated within minutes of the appointment starting. I felt enormously reassured that she can help me get to the bottom of my health issues, not just from a medical viewpoint, but with holistic approach that takes into account all aspects of my health and lifestyle. I feel there is light at the end of a dark tunnel!

A truly heartfelt review, thank you for sharing this. It means so much to know that the anxiety you arrived with began to ease so quickly and that you left feeling reassured and, most importantly, hopeful. When health concerns have been weighing heavily on someone, I believe it is so important to look beyond the symptoms alone and understand the whole person, including how their health is affecting their everyday life. Knowing that our consultation helped you see some light at the end of what has felt like a dark tunnel is incredibly meaningful. Thank you for placing your trust in me. I’m so pleased that you now feel there is a positive way forward.
Very supportive and caring

It’s lovely to hear that you felt supported and cared for during your consultation. Making sure patients feel comfortable, understood and genuinely looked after is something I value enormously. Thank you for your thoughtful words.
Very good and helpful

Thank you for your kind feedback. It’s lovely to know that you found the consultation helpful, and I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
I cannot recommend Dr Panchal highly enough, she is thorough and professional as well as approachable and friendly, a difficult balance to strike. She left no stone unturned when looking into my symptoms and gave me the information with the right level of detail. She’s one of the best consultants I’ve come across for professionalism and bedside manner.

Thank you. I’ve always believed that being thorough and professional should go hand in hand with being approachable and making patients feel comfortable. It’s particularly lovely to hear that you felt everything was explored carefully and explained in a way that gave you the right level of understanding, without being overwhelming. Knowing that you valued both the clinical and personal aspects of your care means a great deal to me. Thank you for such a generous recommendation.
After a long history of having to fight to be taken seriously by medical professionals, it meant everything to me that Dr Panchal was immediately interested in my actual symptoms and experiences. She looked at the evidence and then made decisions, instead of looking at my weight and making assumptions. I felt cared for! Any questions I had were answered fully. I would absolutely recommend this Doctor.

Thank you for sharing such an honest and deeply personal reflection on your experience. It genuinely means a great deal to know that you felt listened to, respected and cared for, particularly after what sounds like a difficult journey to have your concerns taken seriously. I firmly believe that every patient deserves to be treated as an individual, without judgement or assumptions, and that good medical care starts with listening carefully, understanding their experiences and considering the clinical evidence. I'm so pleased that you felt comfortable asking questions and that our consultation gave you the care and attention you deserved. Thank you for placing your trust in me and for your incredibly kind recommendation.
I saw Dr Panchal due to seeking a second opinion. She was extremely thorough, friendly and reassuring and I feel like I made the right choice. Everything was explained extremely well and in depth and I was made to feel heard. I’m very glad I made the choice to see Dr Panchal

Seeking a second opinion can feel like a big decision, so I’m particularly pleased that you came away feeling that it was the right one for you. Having the time to explore your concerns thoroughly, understand the reasoning behind what we discuss and, most importantly, feel heard can make such a difference. Thank you for placing your trust in me. I’m very glad that the consultation gave you the reassurance and clarity you were looking for.

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A 30-second introduction to Dr Sonia Panchal, Consultant Rheumatologist. Dr Panchal sees people with joint pain, unexplained fatigue, arthritis, inflammatory conditions and autoimmune diseases. She takes your symptoms seriously, then looks at you as a whole person, so you feel heard, understand what's happening and leave knowing what comes next. You can book a consultation online.
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Jan shares how addressing both physical health and emotional wellbeing helped her regain confidence, positivity, and a renewed outlook on life after an autoimmune diagnosis.
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Kieran shares his experience of living with necrotising myositis, the challenges of delayed diagnosis, and his journey from severe disability to walking independently again.
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Valerie shares her experience of living with polymyalgia rheumatica and how personalised care helped her regain confidence, independence, and quality of life.
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What are Dr Sonia Panchal's reviews like?
Dr Sonia Panchal's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 55 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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