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8 Rheumatologists available in Nungambakkam, Chennai
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Dr. Ramakrishnan S
Dr. Viswanath Kaushik
Dr. Krishnamurthy
Dr. Koushik V V
Dr. Sriram.S
Dr. T Aarthi Priya
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1. Who is a rheumatologist?
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.
| Name | Recommended By | Review Count | Years of Experience | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ramakrishnan S | 89% | 35 | 45 | 600 |
| Dr. Viswanath Kaushik | 98% | 1515 | 25 | 1200 |
| Dr. Krishnamurthy | 100% | 3 | 44 | 1000 |
| Dr. Koushik V V | 33% | 3 | 30 | 2000 |
| Dr. Sriram.S | 60% | 5 | 20 | 1500 |
| Dr. T Aarthi Priya | 86% | 14 | 27 | 900 |
| Dr. G Rajasekhar | 86% | 36 | 37 | 300 |