Dr Vijay Hajela
Professional statement
Dr Vijay Hajela is an expert consultant rheumatologist with more than 20 years of experience. He is based across the southeast in London, Brighton, and Hayward's Heath. Dr Hajela specialises in musculoskeletal pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, gout, polymyalgia and SLE (lupus).
Dr Hajela qualified in 1990 from medical school at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. Following this, he worked in hospitals across the United Kingdom and spent some time working in Auckland, New Zealand. He most recently worked as a consultant rheumatologist at University Hospitals Sussex before leaving to work in the private sector.
He has held various positions such as clinical lead for rheumatology in two hospitals, chair of a primary care musculoskeletal panel and director of medical education. In addition to his work as a consultant, he has been an examiner for the Royal College of Physicians since 2005.
In 2007, he was named the National Association of Clinical Tutors Travelling Fellow and was able to travel to North Carolina, working closely with senior medical staff at several US teaching hospitals. Furthermore, Dr Hajela spent three years as a regional chair of the British Society for Rheumatology from 2014 to 2017. He continues to teach at both an undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Clinics
Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital
Brighton, Warren Rd, Brighton BN2 6DX,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 26 years of experience
- Consultant Rheumatologist, private practices (present)
Subspecialties
- Fibromyalgia
- Polymyalgia
Professional memberships
- British Society for Rheumatology
- Royal College of Physicians
Education
- FRCP, Royal College of Physicians
- MB BS, University of Newcastle upon Tyne (1990)
Teaching posts
- Examiner, Royal College of Physicians PACES exam (2005 - present)
Positions in organisations
- Regional Chair of the British Society for Rheumatology (2014 - 2017)
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
- Treatment of the doctor
- Treatment of the staff
- Waiting time
- Condition of facilities
- An expert in the field of rheumatology with many years of experience, Dr Hajela really listened to my concerns with understanding and kindness. I received excellent treatment which has improved my complicated condition. Five stars!
- Excellent consultant
- I would highly recommend Dr Vijay Hajela, he does what he says he is going to do
- Dr. Hajela is so nice - listens carefully and gives you time.
- Dr Hajela was amazing. Took a holistic approach to all my symptoms and arranged urgent tests immediately. He listened to everything I had to say and was extremely kind and compassionate
- Many questions and Ibfrlt satisfied.
- My appointment went very well, I felt listened to and Dr Hajela was able to answer all my questions and give me resources and treatment options to move forward.
- Excellent appointment with Dr Hajela. He was very knowledgeable and thorough, with a kind and sensitive manner. I was able to book an appointment swiftly and the process was hassle-free, which I really appreciated. I would definitely recommend Dr Hajela - thanks a lot.
- After dealing with the nhs for the last two months and getting nowhere it was such a relief to meet a doctor who knew what he was talking about