Dr Sonia Panchal

Dr Sonia Panchal is a highly experienced Consultant Rheumatologist in Warwickshire and Leamington Spa with a particular interest in the personalised, whole-person management of arthritis, autoimmune diseases, inflammatory arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions. She brings deep clinical expertise and a unique, patient-empowering approach that recognises the individual behind the illness, not just the disease, together with a commitment to helping patients rediscover their potential for health physically, mentally and emotionally. With specialist training in Rheumatology and General Internal Medicine, Dr Panchal treats a broad spectrum of rheumatological, musculoskeletal and autoimmune conditions, including: • Inflammatory arthritis, such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Seronegative Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis • Osteoarthritis and other degenerative joint diseases • Osteoporosis and metabolic bone disorders, including Paget's disease • Crystal arthritis, including Gout and CPPD (Pseudogout) • Connective tissue and autoimmune diseases • Soft tissue conditions, including Tendonitis, Bursitis and persistent joint pain • Assessment of joint swelling, stiffness, inflammatory back pain and fatigue • A full range of joint and soft tissue injections Dr Panchal's private rheumatology practice is rooted in the belief that sustainable health goes beyond symptom control. She takes time to explore the underlying drivers of disease and collaborates closely with each patient to co-create an individualised treatment plan focused not only on treatment, but also on prevention, optimisation and lasting vitality. Her consultations often extend into discussion around lifestyle factors that influence immune, joint, bone and musculoskeletal health while remaining firmly anchored in evidence-based medicine.  Patients who seek care from Dr Panchal are supported not only clinically, but also emotionally and mentally. She fosters an open, compassionate space where patients feel heard, respected and involved in every step of their care. Her commitment is to empower individuals to become active participants in their health journey, especially those looking to: • Gain greater clarity about the causes of their arthritis, autoimmune disease or musculoskeletal condition • Reduce reliance on medication where clinically appropriate • Improve long-term joint, bone and immune health • Develop personalised plans for sustainable health and wellbeing • Take a proactive and empowered role in their own healing journey  Dr Panchal is also trained in deep transformation and functional health principles, which inform her integrative style. She holds a Master's degree in Medical Leadership and is passionate about reshaping the patient experience to be one of possibility, not limitation. 

Achilles Tendinopathy Adductor Tendinopathy Ankle Instability Ankle Osteoarthritis Ankle Pain Ankle pain Anterior knee pain (patellofemoral pain syndrome) Anterior knee pain -patellofemoral pain syndrome Arthritis in elbow Arthritis in knee treatment Arthritis of the hand Arthritis of the hand and wrist Arthritis treatment Back pain Biceps tendon pain Bone densitometry scanning Buttock pain Calcium crystal diseases Carpal tunnel syndrome treatment De Quervain's tenosynovitis Dry eyes Elbow ligament injuries Elbow osteoarthritis Elbow trauma Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia treatment Frozen shoulder Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) Giant cell arteritis Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) Golfer's elbow treatment Gout Gout treatment Greater trochanteric pain syndrome Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) Hand and wrist exercise for functional activity Hand Injuries Hip and groin pain Hip arthritis Hip bursitis Hip impingement Iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome Iliotibial band syndrome (ITB pain) Ischial tuberosity pain syndrome (ischial bursitis pain) treatment Joint pain Knee arthritis Knee bursitis Knee pain Knee tendonitis Metatarsalgia Neck pain Nerve conduction studies Osteoporosis Peripheral neuropathies Plantar fasciitis treatment Plica syndrome Polymyalgia rheumatica Repetitive strain injury (RSI) Rheumatoid Arthritis Sciatica Shin pain Shoulder arthritis Shoulder impingement Soft tissue injuries Steroid injection therapy (hydrocortisone injections) Subacromial pain syndrome Tendonitis Tennis elbow TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders and treatment Trigger finger treatment Wrist joint osteoarthritis