Dr Ritu Malaiya
BSc, MBBS, FRCP, MSc
Rheumatologist
19 years of experience
North Cheam, Sutton, SM3 9DW
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About Dr Ritu Malaiya
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.
Subspecialties
- Connective Tissue Disorders
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6143121
Education
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 2006
Qualifications
MB BS 2006 University of London
Languages spoken
- English
- British Sign Language
- Hindi
Insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Vitality
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- General and Medical
- Aetna
- Freedom Health Insurance
- The Exeter
- Cigna
- Simply Health (Dental)
- Bupa
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- WPA
- Saga Health Insurance
- Benenden Health
- Healix Health Services
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Harvey Road, Guildford, United Kingdom, GU1 3LX
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Fortius Clinic 20 Bentinck Street, London, United Kingdom, W1U 2EU
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Dr Ritu Malaiya offers thorough, professional, and caring patient interactions. She provides clear explanations of conditions and effective treatment options, including successful steroid injections for pain relief. Patients report feeling listened to, understood, and un-rushed during appointments. Her expertise is evident in the management of rheumatological issues, including common joint pain, autoimmune diseases, and inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Dr Malaiya was fantastic. Not only so obviously knowledgable but also so calm, reassuring and a very good communicator.
thoroughly professional and friendly consultations with Dr Malaiya.
Dr Ritu Malaiya was very thorough. She made me feel very relaxed and explained everything to me. I would highly recommend her.
I have been suffering in pain for two years, I felt listened to, and eventually was told what was causing the pain. The speed and delivery of the compassionate service was brilliant.
I went to see Dr Malaiya with shoulder pain having previously been treated for polymyalgia rheumatica by my GP. Dr Malaiya listened to my symptoms, examined me & after an ultrasound was able to offer me a steroid injection which has provided me with pain relief. She explained everything very thoroughly and checked I understood. I also suffered from knee pain, so after arranging an MRI, I asked for a steroid injection into my knee as well, which has been very successful. Dr Malaiya is very professional, has excellent communication skills, and I was never rushed during my appointments. I would highly recommend her.
Very nice doctor always supportive an kind an helpful
Explained everything well but got sidetracked and then didn’t ask me anything for why I was actually there
Dear Anonymous, your feedback is invaluable and thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Rheumatology problems often involve multiple areas of your body - even if you don’t have symptoms in other areas. Sometimes questioning and examination may seem irrelevant, but they are a necessary part of ensuring a thorough review is conducted. Your insights from a patient perspective are greatly appreciated and I will review my practice going forward to ensure this is clearly explained in my future consultations. If you have any outstanding questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with my secretary and I would be happy to discuss further.
Endorsements
Dr Ritu Malaiya is a competent, well respected, considerate doctor with a patient-centred approach. Her diligence with blood tests and scans means that patients never worry
29 May 2024
Mr Ravi Ray
Orthopaedic SurgeonI highly recommend Dr Malaiya a kind and thorough clinicians who is an expert in her field.
10 Apr 2024
Dr Aik Guan Lim
GastroenterologistIt 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
Dr Simon Stern
HaematologistDr 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
Dr. Lowri Bailey
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International Women's Day: rheumatology
Rheumatology, the dynamic, progressive and supportive specialty
02 February 2024
rheumatology.org.uk
What you need to know about lupus
22 May 2024
spirehealthcare.com
The Safety of Continued Oral Anticoagulation Therapy in Joint Injections and Aspirations: A Qualitative Review of the Current Evidence
Performing joint aspirations and injections on patients taking long-term oral anticoagulants poses a clinical conundrum. This review aimed to quantify the safety of performing joint procedures in these patients in terms of bleeding risk.
22 May 2024
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Association between age at disease onset of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis and clinical presentation and short-term outcomes
Within 6 months of diagnosis of AAV, patients >65 years of age display a different pattern of organ involvement and an increased risk of significant damage and mortality compared with younger patients.
22 May 2024
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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What are Dr Ritu Malaiya's reviews like?
Dr Ritu Malaiya's overall patient rating is 4.94 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 65 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, 14:00 - 16:00), Friday (08:00 - 10:30, 14:00 - 16:00, 14:00 - 16:00)
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