Dr. Ziad Farah
MBBS BSc MRCP PGCME
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16 years of experience
London, W1G 6BW
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38 connections in healthcare
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by Mr Fady Sedra, Professor Howard Branley and 13 other professionals
Live bookings available
16 years of experience
London, W1G 6BW
(+2 more)
38 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Fady Sedra, Professor Howard Branley and 13 other professionals
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About Dr. Ziad Farah
Dr Farah is a Consultant in Rheumatology and General Internal Medicine. He works at Northwick Park Hospital as part of London Northwest University Trust, and privately at The Chiswick Medical Centre and The Cromwell Hospital. He is experienced in all aspects of adult rheumatology and general internal medicine. The central focus of his practice is providing patients with excellent, holistic, compassionate care that is evidence-based and effective. He is a firm believer in forming partnerships with patients based on respect, honesty and accountability. Patient feedback has highlighted that he cares for his patients, is a good listener and excellent communicator.
Dr Farah undertook his undergraduate medical training at University College London (UCL) where he completed a BSc in Physiology in 2007 with First-class honours and received the Dean's list award for his achievement in physiology research. He completed his medical degree in 2010 with distinction, received 6 awards and was runner up for the University of London Gold medal. He then completed his postgraduate medical and rheumatology training across North and West London at leading institutions including Imperial College Trust, Northwick Park Hospital and Royal London Hospital.
Dr Farah completed a post graduate degree in medical education from the Royal College of Physicians and UCL and he continues to be active in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. He is the lead for undergraduate rheumatology training for Imperial University students at Northwick Park hospital. He has published over 25 publications in peer reviewed journals and presented in over 20 national and international medical conferences.
In his NHS role, Dr Farah is a substantive consultant in Rheumatology and General Internal Medicine at London Northwest University Trust. He runs a dedicated early inflammatory arthritis clinic at Northwick Park Hospital alongside his general rheumatology clinics. He also looks after inpatients with complex medical presentations, and he leads a team of doctors managing acute patients attending the Emergency Ambulatory Care unit. In 2020, he received a Clinical Excellence Award in recognition for the quality of care he provides his patients.
Subspecialties
- Connective Tissue Disorders
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging
- Metabolic Bone Disease
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 7090061
Royal College of Physicians
No. 163990
Education
University College London, University of London
Medicine
Graduated 2010
Qualifications
Education
PGCME 2016 - University College London
MRCP 2012 - Royal College of Physicians
MB BS 2010 - University College London
BSc 2007 - University College London
Publications
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01 / 01 / 2008
Regulation of mitochondrial structure and function by the F1Fo-ATPase inhibitor protein, IF1
Published in Cell Metabolism
01 / 03 / 2016
Tocilizumab in refractory rheumatoid arthritis: long-term efficacy, sa | BTT | Dove Medical Press
Published in Biologics: Targets and Therapy
01 / 09 / 2016
Subcutaneous sodium salicylate therapy for cervical spine pain in rheumatoid arthritis
Published in International Educational Scientific Research Journal
03 / 01 / 2018
A case of IgG4oligoarthritis mimicking psoriatic arthritis
Published in BMJ case reports
Languages spoken
- English
- Arabic
Insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Bupa Global
- Aetna
- Bupa
- WPA
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- AXA Health
- Aviva Health
- Vitality
- Cigna
- Healix Health Services
- The Exeter
- Self-pay only
Fees
New appointment
£350Follow-up appointment
£250
Locations
The London Clinic
20 Devonshire Place, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6BW
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Cromwell Hospital
164-178 Cromwell Rd, London, United Kingdom, SW5 0TU
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Chiswick Outpatients
Bond House, 347-353 Chiswick High Road, London, United Kingdom, W4 4HS
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Reviews
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Dr. Ziad Farah is professional and listens well, giving clear explanations for patient concerns. He offers a caring, reassuring approach with efficient referrals and follow-up. Patients appreciate his thorough examinations and quick action, feeling heard and well informed. Dr. Farah's expertise focuses on rheumatology, including joint pain and autoimmune conditions.
I had a very positive experience at my initial consultation with Dr Farah. He was extremely knowledgeable and professional, and took the time to understand my concerns without ever making me feel rushed. He was mild-mannered and very reassuring throughout. He explained everything carefully and gave me a clear plan for the way forward. I felt I was in very good hands and would highly recommend him.
Dr. Ziad Farah is an excellent doctor who truly deserves the highest praise. He is professional, caring, attentive, and dedicated to his patients. His kind and reassuring manner makes a real difference, and he takes the time to listen and ensure that his patients feel comfortable and well cared for. His expertise, compassion, and commitment are truly appreciated. I am very grateful for the excellent care I have received and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and compassionate doctor. Thank you, Dr. Farah, for your outstanding care and dedication.
Excellent communication. Very professional, and clearly very experienced.
I had an excellent consultation with Dr Farah today. Dr Farah was professional, very knowledgeable, attentive, and thorough in addressing my concerns and took time to explain everything clearly. I felt listened to and reassured throughout the appointment. Very pleased with the care I received.
I had my first consultation with Dr Farah today, after some really helpful and informative emails back before hand. He showed huge amount of empathy and interest in my very rare condition, and gave me the time and consideration I have been lacking from other doctors. He sent my consultation notes over shortly after, with some extra help to follow.
From my very first visit through our last follow-up, Dr. Ziad was an incredible, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful doctor. He took the time to listen carefully to my concerns and made sure all the information was explained and synthesized in a way that was easy for me to understand as a patient. From the beginning, he made me feel that my symptoms were valid and worth investigating. He was thorough in ordering the appropriate tests and in looking at the bigger picture rather than dismissing individual symptoms. This has been my first experience with a doctor in the UK where I truly felt heard, understood, and confident in the care I was receiving. I am very grateful that I found Dr. Ziad and that he took the time to look into my concerns so thoroughly. I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Ziad to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, thorough, and compassionate Doctor.
I had a great interaction with Dr. Zarah, it was both insightful and engaging. Dr. Farah explained everything clearly and with a warm, friendly manner.
I had a very positive experience during my consultation with Dr Ziad Farah, on Saturday 25 July 2026. Dr Farah was professional, attentive and took the time to listen carefully to my concerns. Everything was explained clearly to me, including the diagnosis and treatment options which made me feel informed and reassured. I appreciated his compassion and I left feeling confident about my future health.
I appreciated that Dr Farah contacted me via email prior to our initial consultation so I could share my referrals and latest results. I felt that this allowed for a more productive appointment. During my consultation, I appreciated Dr Farah's professionalism, empathy and that he explained things clearly, ensuring that I understood what he was saying. What I found invaluable was that Dr Farah was able to listen and assess all my issues. I believe his ability to understand that things can be interlinked or multiple things are occurring at once is very beneficial and hard to come by. He was transparent with what tests he was ordering, why and what results he was expecting. This helps me manage my expectations. He was also very readily available to assist with additional questions via email.
Very reassuring and helped explain everything to me which helped put my mind at ease as I was feeling quite stressed prior to the consultation with Dr Farah. He was very helpful, thank you
Skill Endorsements
I have had the pleasure of working closely with Dr Ziad Farah and have always been impressed by his clinical expertise, professionalism and thoughtful approach to patient care. He is an excellent rheumatologist whose opinion I value highly, particularly when managing patients with complex spinal and musculoskeletal conditions where rheumatological input is important. Ziad is thorough, approachable and collaborative, and communication between our specialties is always seamless. I have every confidence referring my patients to him and would recommend him without hesitation.
27 Sep 2026
Mr Fady Sedra
Orthopaedic SurgeonZiad is a great colleague and rheumatologist. He is well liked by patients and colleagues alike. Highly valued colleague.
30 Mar 2026
Professor Howard Branley
Respiratory DoctorVery professional and highly skilled. An excellent colleague and very respected by the patients.
02 Feb 2026
Dr Andu Lucian Muflic
Rheumatologist
Dr Richard Shaffer
Oncologist
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Meet Dr Ziad Farah
Consultant Rheumatologist Dr Ziad Farah talks about himself
23 September 2026
What is Gout and how can it be treated?
Gout is a form of arthritis that occurs when there’s an excess buildup of uric acid in the blood, leading to the formation of urate crystals in the joints. T...
30 October 2024
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Is this Joint Pain I have Inflammatory Arthritis?
Is this Joint Pain I have Inflammatory Arthritis? Inflammatory arthritis is a group of autoimmune diseases where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks ...
30 October 2024
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What is Osteoporosis & why does it happen?
What is Osteoporosis & why does it happen? Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them brittle and more prone to fractures, especially in the...
30 October 2024
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Is this pain in my hand Osteoarthritis? What can be done to treat it?
Is this pain in my hand Osteoarthritis? Hand osteoarthritis is a common condition where the protective cartilage in the joints of the fingers and wrists brea...
30 October 2024
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Clinical features of rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a multiorgan chronic inflammatory condition that affects 0.84% of the UK population. The cardinal clinical feature is a s…
01 November 2024
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Cutaneous Polyarteritis Nodosa Presenting Atypically with Severe Pharyngeal Ulceration
Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a multisystem, necrotising vasculitis of small- and medium-sized arteries with a predilection for the visceral vessels. Cutaneous PAN is a rare variant with symptomatic vasculitis limited to the skin ...
01 November 2024
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Flares of rheumatoid arthritis following coronavirus vaccination
AbstractBackground/Aims. With the emergence of the coronavirus vaccine and the clear and important role it provides in maintaining the health of individual
01 November 2024
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A SIMPLE CLINICAL SCORING TOOL CAN BE USED TO IMPROVE PATIENT SELECTION FOR ULTRASOUND IN DIAGNOSING EARLY INFLAMMATORY ARTHRITIS
Background Ultrasonography has been shown to be more sensitive than clinical examination in detecting clinical/subclinical synovitis and improving diagnostic certainty in early inflammatory arthritis (EIA). Local audit suggests increasing demand on ultrasound clinics to aid diagnosis in patients with suspected EIA therefore increasing waiting times. There is limited research to identify the patients most likely to benefit from an early ultrasound. Objectives Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of the electronic records of patients attending the rheumatology-led musculoskeletal ultrasound clinic for a diagnostic scan between January and September 2017. Data on pre-test diagnosis, ultrasound findings and post-scan diagnosis was obtained. Clinical data was used to devise a scoring tool to predict variation in pre and post-scan diagnosis. Prospective data was then collected to confirm the validity of this scoring tool. Results 200 patient records were reviewed. In 102 patients (51%), the post ultrasound scan diagnosis differed from the pre-scan diagnosis. Patients referred with polyarthralgia of uncertain cause (n=92) were the largest group in whom the post-scan diagnosis differed (64, 69.6%) as the scan was able to identify a diagnosis. Patients with a pre-scan diagnosis of osteoarthritis or fibromyalgia (n=48) were more likely to have no difference in post-scan diagnosis (40, 83.3%). We generated a score for each patient with one point given to: duration(>6 weeks), (any)tender joints, (any)swollen joints, rheumatoid factor positive, anti-citrulinated protein antibody positive, C-reactive protein(>5mg/L), erythrocyte sedimentation(>age adjusted value), early morning stiffness(>30 minutes), or radiographic erosions. 39 patients scored 0–1, and 4 patients scored 7–9. In none of these categories did the ultrasound alter the diagnosis. Among patients with a score 2–6, the ultrasound altered overall diagnosis in 26% (n=157). Scores 5 and 6 demonstrated most variation between pre and post-scan diagnoses (45%). We applied the score set prospectively and preliminary data indicates a similar distribution of results (data collection in progress). Conclusion References [1] Naredo E, Bonilla G, Gamero F, Uson J, Carmona L, Laffon A. Assessment of inflammatory activity in rheumatoid arthritis: a comparative study of clinical evaluation with grey scale and power Doppler ultrasonography. Ann Rheum Dis 2005;64(3):375-81 [2] Wakefield RJ, Green MJ, Marzo-Ortega H, Conaghan PG, Gibbon WW, McGonagle D, et al. Should oligoarthritis be reclassified? Ultrasound reveals a high prevalence of subclinical disease. Ann Rheum Dis 2004;63(4):382-5. Disclosure of Interests None declared
01 November 2024
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