Dr. Chethana Dharmapalaiah
MBBS, MRCP (UK), CCT - Rheumatology
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92% (105 patients)
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.
Patient Stories for Dr. Chethana Dharmapalaiah
The doctor was very nice and the experience was very pleasant. I would rate it 4.5 out of 5. The only issue was the waiting time and some noise at the clinic, which could be improved.
The doctor explained everything clearly during my visit. The waiting time at the clinic was longer than I expected, but I managed it by walking. Overall, the consultation experience was satisfactory.
The consultation with Dr. Chethana Dharmapalaiah was good, and the doctor explained things clearly. Although there was a significant wait time due to scheduling issues unrelated to the doctor, the overall experience with the doctor was positive and satisfactory.
The doctor explained everything clearly during the consultation. However, the long wait time of about one and a half hours was a significant inconvenience, especially since I was only in the city for a short time. Overall, the consultation was good but the waiting period affected my experience.
The doctor clearly explained my problem and advised me on the follow-up. I felt the consultation was straightforward and informative.
The doctor explained everything clearly during the consultation. The patient had a positive experience with the doctor and the clinic staff, indicating satisfaction with the visit.
Visited For Joint and Muscle Pain Treatment
The consultation with Dr. Chethana Dharmapalaiah was really good. She explained everything clearly, and the clinic experience including staff and wait time was satisfactory. I would rate the overall experience as excellent and would recommend her.
The consultation with Dr. Chethana Dharmapalaiah was good. She explained everything clearly, and the overall experience was positive. I would recommend her to others.
The consultation with Dr. Chethana Dharmapalaiah was very clear and satisfactory. The doctor explained everything well, and the clinic staff and waiting time were good. I would definitely recommend her to others.
The patient expressed a very good experience with Dr. Chethana Dharmapalaiah, indicating satisfaction with the consultation.
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