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Dr. Sharath Kumar Rheumatologist in Bangalore

Dr. Sharath Kumar

MBBS, MD - Pediatrics, DNB - Rheumatology, Graduate Certificate of Paediatric Rheumatology

Rheumatologist,
Pediatric Rheumatologist
24 Years Experience Overall  (17 years as specialist)

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98% (2987 patients)

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.

Rajajinagar, Bangalore

Prehab | Musculoskeletal & Sports Health Clinics

2934/1, Triveni Arcade, Second Floor, 2nd Stage, D Block, Rajajinagar, Landmark: Mahakavi Kuvempu Metro Station, Bangalore

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33 Surgeries & Treatments

Arthritis Management

Arthritis Management

Scleroderma Treatment

Scleroderma Treatment

Psoriasis Treatment

Psoriasis Treatment

Sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis

Myositis

Myositis

Arthritis and Pain Management

Arthritis and Pain Management

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Q: Where does Dr. Sharath Kumar practice?

A: Dr. Sharath Kumar practices at Prehab | Musculoskeletal & Sports Health Clinics - Rajajinagar and 1 other centres.

Q: Why do patients visit Dr. Sharath Kumar?

A: Patients frequently visit Dr. Sharath Kumar for Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment, Psoriatic Arthritis, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound For Diagnosis Of Rheumatological Disorders. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Q: What do patients say about Dr. Sharath Kumar?

A: Dr. Sharath Kumar has been recommended by 2918 patients and has recieved stories from 464 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Q: What is Dr. Sharath Kumar's education qualification?

A: Dr. Sharath Kumar has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Pediatrics, DNB - Rheumatology, Graduate Certificate of Paediatric Rheumatology.

Q: What does Dr. Sharath Kumar specialises in ?

A: Dr. Sharath Kumar specialises as Rheumatologist, Pediatric Rheumatologist.

Awards and Recognitions

“Eular Bursary For Young Rheumatologist” For The 18th Eular Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course In Leeds Uk - 2011
“Eular Bursary For Young Rheumatologist” For The Eular Conference In London, Uk - 2011

Education

MBBS - Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, 2002
MD - Pediatrics - POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, CHANDIGARH, 2007
DNB - Rheumatology - DNB board, New Delhi, 2013

Memberships

Indian Rheumatology Association
Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
Pediatric Rheumatology Chapter of IAP
Emerging EULAR Network (EMEUNET)
Pediatric Rheumatology International Trials Organisation (PRINTO)

Experience

2010 - 2013 Rheumatology Fellow at ISIC hospital
2008 - 2010 Assistant Prof & In Charge of Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic at Amrita Insitute of Medical Sciences
2007 - 2008 Lecturer at Christian Medical College
2004 - 2007 Junior Resident at PGIMER

Registrations

64010 Karnataka Medical Council, 2002

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