Dr. Ritu Malaiya Consultant Rheumatologist
BSc, MSc,MBBS,FRCP

Areas of Expertise
Our consultant rheumatologists provide specialist diagnosis and evidence-based management for a wide range of autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal conditions. Working alongside orthopaedic surgeons and physiotherapists, they deliver personalised care plans to relieve joint pain, reduce inflammation, and restore long-term mobility.
Dr. Ritu Malaiya - Professional Bio
Dr Ritu Malaiya is an experienced Consultant Rheumatologist specialising in the management of general and inflammatory rheumatological conditions. Her consultations provide a full detailed history and examination and she tailors a bespoke investigative and treatment plan based on individual needs.
She graduated from King’s College London and completed her postgraduate medical training in General Internal Medicine and Rheumatology within the South London Training programme over 15 years ago. She has worked at specialist units including Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals, St George's Hospital and King’s College London.
She is actively involved in research having presented at international conferences and lectures at the Royal Society of Medicine, London. She is a GMC registered educator and is actively involved in educational programmes for undergraduate and postgraduate training doctors.
- Joint problems (rotator cuff pain, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome)
- Complex pain such as fibromyalgia
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- JIA (Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis)
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Polymyalgia rheumatica
- Vasculitis
- Lupus (SLE), Sjogren’s
- Osteoporosis
- British Society of Rheumatology elected Representative for London
- Royal College of Physicians Speciality Advisor for London
Consultations & Outpatient Clinics
Fortius Clinic Marylebone Wing

Our 79,000 sq ft, seven-story, private hospital on Wigmore Street has 39 en-suite inpatient rooms, consultation and treatment rooms, and a physiotherapy suite.
The hospital has a high-spec imaging suite fully equipped with an MRI, CT scanner and X-ray machine. There are three state-of-the-art operating theatres, two anaesthetic rooms and a recovery bay.
Fortius Clinic London has two Mako robots for hip and knee joint replacements.
- 66 Wigmore StreetW1U 2SB
- +442031952442
- Open 24 hours
- Sports & Exercise Medicine
- Snow Injuries Clinic
- Tendon
- Ultrasound
- X-Ray
- Physician services
- Rheumatology
- CT guided injection
- MRI Scan
- CT Scan
Fortius Clinic Wimbledon

Our Wimbledon clinic houses a state-of-the-art imaging centre with a 3T MRI and X-ray scanners, Ultrasound, seven consulting rooms, two spacious waiting areas and well equipped treatment rooms all located on one level, ensuring easy accessibility for all patients.
Our partnership with Spire St Anthony’s Hospital allows us to provide orthopaedic surgery closer to our clinic. We treat a full range of conditions and perform joint replacement surgery using the latest Mako robotic assisted technology.
Take a tour of our clinic virtually through Google 360 views here.
We are open Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 8.00pm, and Saturday mornings from 8.30am to 12.30pm.
If you are travelling by Tube, our closest underground station is Wimbledon (District Line), which also has rail and tramlink services from central London and beyond.
There is no parking available at the clinic, but we have a number of parking facilities all within a 10-12 minute walk of the clinic: Centre Court Car Park, Broadway Car Park, and Hartfield Road Car Park. Please note that all of these facilities are paid car parks.
The building at 22 Worple Road has steps leading up to the front entrance. If you require assistance please inform us before your arrival by calling ahead on 020 3195 2442
- 22 Worple RoadSW19 4DD
- 0203 195 2442
- Snow Injuries Clinic
- Ultrasound
- X-Ray
- MRI Scan
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