Department of Rheumatology at the MES Medial College is dedicated to the task of improving quality of life of patients suffering from arthritis and other auto-immune rheumatic conditions. The department has strong focus on research and is at the forefront of using innovative therapies in rheumatology and immunology.

The department has a unique set up for the diagnosis and management of all auto-immune rheumatic conditions. A special attribute of this clinic is using a “multimodal approach” to improve the overall outcome. The department is led by Dr. Vinod Ravindran MD, MRCP (UK), MSc-Rheumatology (King’s College,London,UK), CCT- Rheumatology (UK), MRCP-Rheumatology (UK).

 
Highlights of the Department

• “Treating to the target” management of all rheumatologic conditions.
• Evidence based management of Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus (SLE), Ankylosing arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Gout, Osteoporosis etc.
• Disease modifying therapy.
• Biological therapy.
• Joint and soft tissue injections.
• Systematic disease activity assessment.
• Specialized therapy for complex auto- immune diseases.
• Special focus on rheumatic diseases in children and pregnant women.
• Active clinical research portfolio.