Dr Charles Li

Qualifications

MB BS

GMC number: 4104719

Practising since: 1994

Specialties

Rheumatology, General (internal) Medicine

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About

Dr Charles Li is a Consultant Rheumatologist and General Physician with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of musculoskeletal and autoimmune conditions.

He has particular expertise in inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue diseases (including lupus), muscle diseases and osteoporosis.

In addition to working at Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital, Dr Li has been a Consultant Rheumatologist and Physician at the Royal Surrey County Hospital since 2007.

Approach to patient care

Dr Li is known for a thorough, patient-focused approach, taking time to clearly explain diagnoses and treatment options, helping patients feel confident in their care and long-term management.

Education

He graduated from Imperial College London, with pre-clinical training at Queen’s College, Cambridge, and became a Member of the Royal College of Physicians in 1997. He completed specialist training in London across leading teaching hospitals, including the Royal Free Hospital and University College Hospital.

Alongside his clinical training, Dr Li completed a PhD at University College London, focusing on the immunobiology of muscle disease. This research underpins his specialist interest in autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.

Research and teaching

In addition to his clinical practice, he has been actively involved in research and education, including serving as Principal Investigator on multiple clinical studies of conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Treatments and tests offered by Dr Charles Li at Nuffield Health

  • Rheumatology profiles

Locations Dr Charles Li works with

Related experience

Memberships

  • British Society of Rheumatology
  • Royal College of Physicians
  • British Society of Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology

Other posts held

  • Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Insurers Dr Charles Li works with

Dr Charles Li works with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • Bupa
  • Cigna
  • Healix
  • Police Mutual
  • Vitality Health (Pru Health)

Declaration

Dr Charles Li does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.

Dr Charles Li does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.

Dr Charles Li does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.