Dr. Sharath Kumar
MBBS, MD - Pediatrics, DNB - Rheumatology, Graduate Certificate of Paediatric Rheumatology
Rheumatology
Dr. Sharath completed his DNB in Rheumatology in May 2013. He underwent training in both adult rheumatology (under Dr. A.N Malaviya who is known as the “Father of Indian Rheumatology) as well as in PEDIATRIC RHEUMATOLOGY (under Dr Sujata Sawhney). He also completed the graduate certificate course in Pediatric Rheumatology from the University of Western Australia in 2009. He was awarded the International Wyeth Scholarship for the same. (one of only three scholarships available worldwide).He has completed several online courses in rheumatology as well such as the 2 years EULAR Certificate Course on Rheumatic Diseases from European Rheumatology Association, which he completed in May 2010. Around the same time, he also completed the online course for NP and PAs called the Postgraduate course in Rheumatology (combined Adult and Pediatric tracks) from the American College of Rheumatology (American Rheumatology Association). He has a keen interest in musculoskeletal ultrasound and has received hands-on training in the same from Leeds in UK and Copenhagen in Denmark. He has undergone the USSONAR fellowship in Musculoskeletal ultrasound where training is imparted by some of the leading experts in musculoskeletal ultrasound in North America. He is now a full member of USSONAR as well. He is one of the first rheumatologists in India to inculcate musculoskeletal ultrasound into routine private rheumatology practice. He is well versed in various diagnostic and interventional ultrasound guided musculoskeletal procedures. He has been invited as guest faculty to CMC Vellore for courses in musculoskeletal ultrasound for rheumatology trainees. He has undergone hands-on training in Nailfold capillaroscopy under some of the pioneers in the field from Genoa, Italy. He routinely performs diagnostic nailfold capillaroscopy in his rheumatology OPD. This is only 1 of 2 Rheumatology OPDs in Bengaluru where this facility is available. He has a keen interest in research and teaching. He has initiated and completed several research studies, the results of which have been presented in International Rheumatology Conferences. He has been awarded several EULAR bursaries for young rheumatologist, which helped him to travel and present his research in international conferences. He has been invited as faculty to several national rheumatology conferences. He has authored chapters in rheumatology textbooks on the topic of pediatric rheumatology, regional pain syndromes and vaccines in rheumatology. He has done his M.D from the prestigious Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh and graduated from the same in July 2007. He did his basic medical training i.e, MBBS, from the Bangalore Medical College, Rajiv Gandhi University, from where he graduated in May 2002.
2, Tumkur Service Road, Goraguntepalya, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Chethana Dharmapalaiah
MBBS, MRCP (UK), CCT - Rheumatology
Rheumatology
Dr. Chethana D completed her undergraduate training from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore. She then went to the United Kingdom to pursue higher training, completed MRCP Internal Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians. As Rheumatology always fascinated her, she decided to further her career in the field. She has experience in laboratory based research, having worked as a Clinical Research Fellow in Rheumatology at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK. She was involved in a research project on Minocycline induced Lupus. She then joined the prestigious Cambridge Deanery for Superspecialty training in Rheumatology. She completed the Specialty Certificate Exam in Rheumatology and obtained Certificate of completion of training (CCT) in Rheumatology in 2013. She has 9years of experience in the field of Rheumatology. On returning to India, she worked as a Consultant Rheumatologist at Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore from Aug 2013 to Dec 2016. She joined our elite Aster group in January 2017. She is well trained in managing all rheumatological conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic, reactive, crystal arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, vasculitis like wegeners granulomatosis, microscopic polyangiitis, takayasu’s arteritis, SLE, systemic sclerosis, myositis, sarcoidosis and chronic pain. She has a special interest in Vasculitis, having worked with experts in the filed in UK. She practices evidence based medicine. She performs intra articular (joint) injections, soft tissue injections and is trained in performing muscle and salivary gland biopsies. She is trained in musculoskeletal ultrasound. She also facilitates Biologic injections and infusions in our day care.
No. 43/2, New Airport Road, NH.7, Hebbal, Sahakara Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Vijay Rao K R
MBBS, MRCP (UK), CCT - Rheumatology
Rheumatology
Dr Vijay KR Rao is Consultant Rheumatologist at Divisha Arthritis and Medical Center and Manipal Hospitals, Bangalore, India. Dr Rao studied medicine at Bangalore Medical College. He then underwent specialist training Internal Medicine in West Midlands, UK and obtained his MRCP (UK), General Medicine qualification. He further underwent super specialist training in Rheumatology in some of the reputed centers in the UK and obtained MRCP (UK) Rheumatology qualification. He also did a fellowship in SLE and Rheumatic diseases in pregnancy at the prestigious Lupus UK Center of Excellence, Birmingham under the mentorship of Professor Caroline Gordon. He was awarded the prestigious FRCP degree from the Royal College of Physicians in Edinburgh Scotland UK in 2016. He has worked as a consultant rheumatologist in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK before taking up his current position at Manipal Hospitals. Dr Vijay KR Rao’s research interests include lupus, connective tissue disease and the management of rheumatic diseases in pregnancy and he has authored numerous articles and textbook chapters on these topics. He has been an invited speaker at several national and international rheumatology meetings and is a sub-investigator for several trials of therapies for lupus and inflammatory arthritis. He is Assistant Editor for the Indian Journal of Rheumatology and is a member of the Indian Rheumatology Association, and the British Society of Rheumatology. He is also an examiner for MRCP exams held in India.
No- 500/A, 1st G Cross, 8th Main Road,4th Block, 3rd Stage, pin-560079, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. V A Deepika Ponnur
MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DM - Rheumatology
Rheumatology
Dr Deepika ponnur is a consultant at Optima Arthritis & Rheumatology Clinic. She has completed her MBBS and MD in internal Medicine from NRI Medical College, Chinakakani, Guntur. Further she went on to complete her DM in Rheumatology from Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad. She was a Part -TimeConsultant Rheumatologist at Century Super speciality Hospital,Hyderabad.She was a Consultant Rheumatologist at Cigent Super speciality Clinic. She was a consultant at ESI Super speciality Hospital, Hyderabad.
No 9(187) 1st Main Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Vikramraj K Jain
MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DM - Clinical Immunology
Rheumatology
Dr. Vikramraj K Jain is a Clinical Immunologist & Rheumatologist. He did his MBBS from the prestigious Bangalore Medical College, following which he completed his MD in General Medicine from SMS Medical College, Jaipur. It is here he was exposed to rheumatology working in a rheumatology unit for 3 years. He further pursued his DM in Clinical Immunology from JIPMER, Pondicherry which is an institute of national importance. He later worked as Assistant Professor in Clinical Immunology at the same institute. He has numerous publications to his credit in national & international journals. He has also made several oral and poster presentations in both regional, national and international conferences. His special interest lies in inflammatory arthritis, SLE, myositis, scleroderma, and musculoskeletal ultrasound. His endeavor is an early and accurate diagnosis of autoimmune rheumatic diseases and their prompt management.
Miller's Road., Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Ramesh Jois
MBBS, MD - General Medicine, MRCP (UK), CCT - Rheumatology
Rheumatology
A renowned Rheumatologist in India, Dr. Ramesh Jois is an expert in the management of various rheumatologic conditions including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, SLE (Lupus), Vasculitis, Gout, Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis. He has vast experience in administering various intra-articular injections and the use of biologic drugs for rheumatologic diseases. Actively involved in spreading awareness about rheumatologic diseases amongst doctors in India, Dr. Jois has also presented abstracts at various national and international meetings. He has published articles in several peer-reviewed international journals and is also a reviewer for various Rheumatology journals.
31/32, Crescent Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Harshini A S
MBBS, DNB - General Medicine, Fellowship in Rheumatology
Rheumatology
Dr. Harshini is a consultant in clinical Immunology and Rheumatology at SPARSH Hospitals, Bangalore. She completed her graduation from M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore and further pursued MD in Internal Medicine from most renowned institute i.e, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute. Post completing her masters she found Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology as the most challenging & interesting subject under internal medicine and hence she took this specialization as her elective for the post-doctoral fellowship programme at Christian Medical College, Vellore which is one of the top most medical institutes in the country. Dr. Harshini has nearly 8+ years of industry experience. And, she has gained enormous knowledge in her specialization by working at renowned institutions such as Christian Medical College, Bangalore Medical College and MS Ramaiah Medical College. Her areas of special interests include treating Connective Tissue Diseases, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondylo Arthritis, Vasculitis and Paediatric Rheumatologic illnesses.
146, Infantry Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Sakshi Mittal
MD - General Medicine, DM - Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, MBBS
Rheumatology
Dr Sakshi Mittal (MBBS, MD, DM) is an expert in the management of joint and autoimmune disorders. She is experienced in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, SLE or lupus, scleroderma, vasculitis, fibromyalgia and other disorders of the immune system. She devotes ample time to each of her patients and explains in a clear and simple manner about the disease and its management. She did her MBBS from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, where she received Gold medal in Medicine. She did her MD Internal Medicine at PGIMER Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, Delhi. She did additional 2 years senior residency in Medicine at PGIMER Dr RML Hospital, where she also managed Rheumatology cases. She did her super-specialisation (DM Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology) at PGIMER, Chandigarh where she managed OPD, IPD and emergency cases. She has various publications in prestigious medical journals. She strives to improve the quality of life of her patients and make them fit and pain free.
A- 5B/112 A, Delhi, Delhi, India
Dr. Gaurav Seth
DM - Clinical Immunology, MD - General Medicine, MBBS
Rheumatology
Expertise in treatment and management of rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, scleroderma, sjogren syndrome, vasculitis, gout, pseudogout, osteoporosis, metabolic bone disease, osteoarthritis, raynauds, arthritis, joint pains, backache, intrarticular injections, biologicals
Flat No.286,G/F,Block C4E,, Delhi, Delhi, India
Dr. Darshan Singh Bhakuni
MBBS, DNB - General Medicine, PGCC - Rheumatology
Rheumatology
Delhi-arthritisdoctor.com Dr ( Maj Gen ) D S Bhakuni is an MBBS graduate from the prestigious King George's Medical College Lucknow. He completed his MD ( internal medicine ) from AFMC Pune and further underwent 2 years long training in Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology from Sanjay Gandhi PGIMS Lucknow. Dr Bhakuni has a distinguished service with the Indian Armed Forces for 36 years and has amassed a wealth of clinical experience as a Rheumatologist of repute for last 20 years. Beside working as Rheumatologist in tertiary care hospitals in Pune and Lucknow he has also headed the department of Rheumatology in prestigious Army Hospital R & R Delhi for 6 years and trained many young Rheumatologists for their DNB degrees in Rheumatology. He has proficiency in intra articular injections to provide quick relief to the arthritis patients.
Palam Vihar Colony, Sector 6, Delhi, Delhi, India