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.

2. What diseases does a rheumatologist treat?

A rheumatologist can treat diseases like gout, osteoarthritis, chronic back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, tendinitis, spondyloarthropathies, psoriatic arthritis, and lupus.

3. What are the symptoms for which you need to see a rheumatologist?

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.

4. Is a rheumatologist, and an orthopaedic doctor the same?

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.

5. Does a rheumatologist treat bone cancer?

A rheumatologist is only specialized in non-surgical treatments. Bone cancer can be treated by an orthopaedic surgeon.

Dr. Nikhila G S

Rheumatologist

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Sholinganallur,Chennai

Glenagles Hospital

₹1200 Consultation fee at clinic

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Dr. Krishnamurthy	100%	3	45	2000
Dr. Porkodi	93%	45	44	600
Dr. G Rajasekhar	86%	36	38	300
Dr. S.Sham	96%	71	17	500
Dr. M Kanagavel	100%	12	24	600
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