Dr. Bala Meena S
MBBS, MD - Pediatrics, DM - Rheumatology
Rheumatologist
,31 Years Experience Overall (14 years as specialist)
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Dr. Bala Meena S is a Rheumatologist in Velachery, Chennai and has an experience of 31 years in this field. Dr. Bala Meena S practices at The Apollo Clinic in Velachery, Chennai,St. Thomas Hospital in St Thomas Mount, Chennai and Apollo OMR in OMR Road, Chennai. She completed MBBS from Madras University, Chenai, India in 1989,MD - Pediatrics from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) in 1997 and DM - Rheumatology from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) in 2006. She is a member of Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Tamilnadu Medical Council. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Arthritis Management,Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma),Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment,Psoriatic Arthritis and Rheumatism Treatment etc.
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Velachery, Chennai
The Apollo Clinic
Plot Number 46, 7th Street, Tansi Nagar, Taramani Road, Landmark: Near Buhari Hotel & Vijay Nagar Bus Stand, Chennai
Thu, Sat
03:30 - 04:30
OMR Road, Chennai
Mon - Sat
07:00 - 08:00
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Visited For Rheumatic Arthritis
Happy with: Doctor friendlinessExplanation of the health issueTreatment satisfaction
We are using practo to book appointment. but clinic just follow first come first serve basis. what is the use of going through Practo for appoitment. our appointment is at 4.15pm but we met doctor around 5.00pm after we reach the clinic at 4.10pm. i could have walkin the clinic and get treatment. i don't see any value add usibg practo and i won't recommend practo to others when you don't have contol of appointment.
Visited For Spondylitis
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Common questions & answers
Q: Who is a rheumatologist?
A: A rheumatologist may be an internal medicine physician or a paediatrician who is further specialized to diagnose and treat muscular, joints or autoimmune diseases similar to rheumatoid arthritis.
Q: What diseases does a rheumatologist treat?
A: A rheumatologist can treat diseases like gout, osteoarthritis, chronic back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, tendinitis, spondyloarthropathies, psoriatic arthritis, and lupus.
Q: What are the symptoms for which you need to see a rheumatologist?
A: You can see a rheumatologist for symptoms like back pain, joint pain, rashes, swelling in joints, itching or dry mouth, repeated fevers, bruising over skin, stiffness in joints or back, etc.
Q: Is a rheumatologist, and an orthopaedic doctor the same?
A: No, an orthopaedic doctor can only treat joint and bones related problems. However, a rheumatologist in addition to musculoskeletal diseases also treats unexplained fever, rashes and systemic autoimmune disorders.
Q: Does a rheumatologist treat bone cancer?
A: A rheumatologist is only specialized in non-surgical treatments. Bone cancer can be treated by an orthopaedic surgeon.
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