Professor Hasan Tahir
Professional statement
Professor Hasan Tahir is an esteemed award-winning and senior consultant physician and rheumatologist in London. He is a leading expert in his field providing specialist care for patients with all types of arthritis as well as fibromyalgia, gout, back pain, osteoporosis and long COVID and is regularly instructed to provide his expert opinion in medical reports.
His excellence has been recognised in the form of numerous nominations and awards. Recently his team was accepted on the Aspiring to Excellence program for Ankylosing Spondylitis. He was awarded the Barts Health Innovations award for Service improvement and the British Society for Rheumatology award for the "Best emerging UK practice"
Professor Tahir is extremely passionate about research. He has received two separate recognition awards from the National Institute for Health Research. He has participated in a large number of research studies, investigating new treatments for not only arthritis but also COVID. His outstanding work as principal investigator in COVID treatment research was highlighted as part of a BBC hospital series. He has extensively published in peer-reviewed journals and has written chapters in medical textbooks.
He regularly partakes in medical education and is a member of the Royal College of Physicians clinical exam board and scenario editorial committee as well as on the panel of Chairs of International examiners for the MRCP PACES exam.
He is a co-designer of MySpA, an app that helps patients manage their arthritis independently.
Clinics
The Clementine Churchill Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
West London, Sudbury Hill, Harrow HA1 3RX,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 31 years of experience
- Consultant Physician and Rheumatologist, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, (2019 - present)
Subspecialties
- Soft tissue rheumatism (tendonitis, bursitis, epicondylitis, fasciitis, myositis, tenosynovitis)
- Osteoarthritis
Professional memberships
- British Society for Rheumatology
- Royal College of Physicians, London
Education
- Fellowship (FRCPE), The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (2019)
- Master of Science (MSc), Sports and Exercise Medicine, University of Bath (2012)
Teaching posts
- Honorary Clinical Professor, Division of Medicine, University College London (2020 - present)
- Professor of Medicine and London Dean, New Vision University, Tbilisi, Georgia (2019 - present)
Prizes and awards
- Barts Health Innovation Award for Biologics Virtual Clinic (2018)
- Barts Health Innovation Award (2016)
Languages spoken
- English
- Urdu
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
- Treatment of the doctor
- Treatment of the staff
- Waiting time
- Condition of facilities
- Mr Tahir was very very polite and experienced consultant he deal looked after my mums health issue with a very high priority thank you very much
- Prof. Tahir is honestly such a genuine and caring doctor. He provided exceptional care to my sister and took the time to clearly explain her condition and offered thoughtful guidance. Would highly recommend him!
- Professor Tahir was friendly and knowledgable. He answered some of my initial questions putting me at ease. I did feel frustrated that I appear to have an unusual muscle condition, perhaps myositis, but he seemed reluctant to get to the bottom of despite a large consultation fee.
- Professor Tahir was incredibly supportive and quick to respond. He showed great empathy and understanding, and provided much-needed support during a difficult time.
- It's thanks to Prof. Tahir that I got the right diagnosis after many years and could start my recovery. His critical thinking and expertise and his patient-centered approach made me feel listened and treated with compassion. He explained medical information clearly & concisely.
- Professor Hasan Tahir was very kind and knowledgeable. He took his time explaining my condition and treatment plans to me. Would definitely recommend him.
- I would recommend Prof Tahir. Clear, concise and considered responses to my concerns and detailed next steps
- Perhaps sign to accessable toilet. X
- I have been Seeing Professor Hasan Tahir for over a year now, i am receiving i feel the best care in my personal situation. he and his staff have been massively courteous, caring and timely in all matters. all funding and treatment plans have been openly discussed and mutually.
- Within 15 mins Dr Tahir joined the dots as to my complex symptoms and medical history that GPs hadn’t had any progress on in 3 yrs. He then outlined treatment options and clearly listed steps to take. The relief is unbelievable, can’t thank him enough. And a lovely man to boot!