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Dr Ritu Malaiya

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

4.97

40 patient reviews2 professional endorsements
4.93
Overall Experience
4.97
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

84 recommendations for:

Autoimmune Diseases(13)
Joint Pain(13)
Rheumatology(8)
Other(50)

Recent patient review

17 May 2024

Am excellent experience with the doctor, I felt at ease & was given a clear understanding...

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About

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 (15%)
  • Joint Pain (15%)
  • Rheumatology (10%)
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) (8%)
  • Inflammatory Arthritis (7%)
  • Others (44%)

Subspecialties
  • Connective Tissue Disorders
  • Paediatric Rheumatology

All conditions and treatments
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Joint Pain
  • Inflammatory Arthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
  • 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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Spire St Anthony's Hospital

4.84
(480)
London Road, North Cheam, Sutton, United Kingdom, SM3 9DW
London Road, North Cheam, Sutton, United Kingdom, SM3 9DW
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4.91
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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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14:00 - 16:00
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4.79
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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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Reviews

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Autoimmune Diseases (13)
Joint Pain (12)
Inflammatory Arthritis (6)
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) (6)
Rheumatology (6)

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40 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Am excellent experience with the doctor, I felt at ease & was given a clear understanding of the issue, potential actions, the actions being taken and why.

17 May 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Rheumatology
Lower Back Pain
Back Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I felt that the health issues that I had were clarified and explained thoroughly. She took time to listen to additional concerns and made relevant notes. Her follow-up has also been excellent thus far.

15 May 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Vasculitis
Inflammatory Arthritis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Ritu Malaiya is very helpful doctor she listens to you very well , she has ability to deal with problems of patient and solving them effectively . I am really happy with her behaviour the way she treats my medical issues and helping me to over come my disease.

15 May 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Inflammatory Arthritis

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I can’t praise Dr Rita Malaiya for her exceptional professionalism enough., She ensured that over time ,she had got me from a fairly immobilised patient in hospital , to a pain free, mobile and happy person again, over the last 10 months. Her constant concerns and regular monitoring of the situation , couldn’t have been better! I thank her and her colleagues for such fabulous service.

10 May 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

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.

13 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Joint Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Caring and knowledgeable, made me feel confident

09 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Gout

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

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.

09 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Rheumatology
Raynaud's Disease
Joint Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

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

12 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Joint Pain
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Rheumatology

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very calm manner. Explained all the information to me in an easy to understand manner.

08 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Neck Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

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

01 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Autoimmune Diseases
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Rheumatology (2)
Joint Pain (1)
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) (1)
Giant Cell Arteritis (Temporal Arteritis) (1)

2 endorsements

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 2024
Endorsed for
Rheumatology
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Dr Simon Stern

Haematology
Is a colleague

Dr 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 2024
Endorsed for
Rheumatology
Joint Pain
Giant Cell Arteritis (Temporal Arteritis)

Dr. Lowri Bailey

General Practice (GP)
Is a colleague
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What are Dr Ritu Malaiya's reviews like?

Dr Ritu Malaiya's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 40 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 - 10:30, 14:00 - 16:00)

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