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Delhi-arthritisdoctor.comDr ( Maj Gen ) D S Bhakuni is an MBBS graduate from the prestigious King George's Medical College Lucknow. He completed his MD ( internal medicine ) from AFMC Pune and further underwent 2 years long training in Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology from Sanjay Gandhi PGIMS Lucknow.Dr Bhakuni has a distinguished service with the Indian Armed Forces for 36 years and has amassed a wealth of clinical experience as a Rheumatologist of repute for last 20 years.Beside working as Rheumatologist in tertiary care hospitals in Pune and Lucknow he has also headed the department of Rheumatology in prestigious Army Hospital R & R Delhi for 6 years and trained many young Rheumatologists for their DNB degrees in Rheumatology.He has proficiency in intra articular injections to provide quick relief to the arthritis patients.
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My mother has been suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis for a long time. We consulted Dr. Darshan Singh Bhakuni, and we are very satisfied with his treatment. He listened to all her problems patiently, explained the condition clearly, and started the right treatment. My mother's joint pain and stiffness have improved, and she is feeling much better now. The doctor is very humble, ************** and caring. I highly recommend Dr. Bhakuni to anyone looking for a good rheumatologist. Thank you, doctor, for your excellent care.
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I was diagnosed with SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) in 2024, and honestly, it was one of the toughest periods of my life. Over the next year, I consulted several doctors and followed different treatment plans, hoping to find some relief. Unfortunately, despite all the medications and appointments, my condition kept getting worse. By the winter of 2025, I was in constant pain and struggling with even the simplest daily activities.
Feeling helpless, I switched between 3–4 doctors within a year, but nothing seemed to work. Around that time, a friend of mine researched SLE specialists in Delhi and came across Dr. Darshan. I decided to give it one more try.
When I first met Dr. Darshan, I was in severe pain and physically exhausted. He listened patiently, thoroughly examined my condition, and explained the treatment plan in a way that made me feel reassured and hopeful. For the first time in a long while, I felt that someone truly understood what I was going through.
I started the medicines he prescribed in January 2025, and gradually, I began noticing a difference. My health started improving, and the intense pain that had become a part of my everyday life slowly faded away. Thankfully, I have never experienced that same level of pain again.
Today, I continue my treatment with Dr. Darshan and am genuinely grateful for the improvement in my health. While every patient's journey is different, my experience has been very positive. If you or someone you know is struggling with SLE or a similar autoimmune condition, I would definitely recommend consulting him at least once. Sometimes, finding the right doctor can completely change your journey, and that's exactly what happened in my case.
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My father first got temperature on 4 th sept than we thought it is just a normal viral and started medication but after five days of medication fever still persist than Dr in my home town advised few test like typhoid malaria dengue those all were negative than we get worries and we started visiting other Doctors in my home town but found no respite few of them suggested for cancer scan aswell which we did meanwhile temp continued in the range of 99.8 to 102 .It is almost 42 days that my father suffered from fever than we done a ANA test which got positive and we were advised that we should visit Major Gen Dr Darshan singh Bhakuni who is a senior Rematologist in max vaishali .First time on 14 oct we visited Dr Bakuni ,i must say that he is not only a beautiful Doctor but a very nice human being aswell.He thoroughly checked my father and gave his prescription and that day and now my father is improving and gained a weight and free from fever .
Thank you Dr Bhakuni ,india needs lot many Doctors like you Thank you so much
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We had an excellent experience with Dr. Darshan Singh Bhakuni. My mother was suffering from progressively increasing weakness in the arms and legs for over a year. She could not easily lift light weights in her arms, or bend properly or get up from a seated position. She had trouble walking in a straight line, and often started swaying left or right when walking. She was also losing weight steadily, and lost about 8 kg in 1 year, without any change in diet and without any reduction in appetite. After a few months, she also started having trouble swallowing.
We described these issues to many physicians but none could identify the cause. She underwent many tests, ultrasounds, endoscopy, blood tests, cancer marker tests, but nothing was conclusive. Frequent advice included going for physiotherapy, yoga, eating more etc. After over a year, we could only see that something is wrong, but could not identify what it was.
On the consultation of a relative who is also a doctor, we performed some tests, and she suggested that we visit a rheumatologist. We went to Dr. Darshan Singh Bhakuni at Max Noida, and he performed some physical inspection to gauge the strenght in each muscle group. He was able to accurately identify the issue, and suggested some confirmatory tests. These tests confirmed his diagnosis of inflammatory polymyositis. His treatment is steadily improving my mother's condition.
We felt a great relief at finally being able to identify the underlying disease, as well as being on the right course of treatment. Dr. Bhakuni is a very patient listener who heard our case history in details. He also explains everything very well, including the ramping-up and ramping-down of the medicines my mother has to take. Visiting him was a blessing, and gave us both relief in the disease physically, *** **** ***** ** **** **** ** *** ** **** ******
If anyone reading this has similar symptoms, please refer to a rheumatologist. If you are in the Delhi-NCR region, please consider referring to Dr. Darshan Singh Bhakuni at MAX Vaishali or MAX Noida.
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I was in back pain from 2-3 years i got to know about dr darshan singh bhakuni.. so i started treatment from him he daigonised first with 4-5 testings and than gave me medicine for a months and my condition is 100% better from before... i am very satisfied with his behaviour , nature and most importantly treatment... suggest you all if you have any pain...
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After months of intense back pain that stopped me from living my life, I have finally found relief thanks to Dr. Darshan singh Bhakuni. * *** ********** ********* * *************** *** *** ********* ********** ********* *** *** **** ************ I felt stuck until I met Dr. Bhakuni.
He is incredibly amiable and, most importantly, he gave me the mental strength to believe my condition was only temporary. While others missed the mark, his expertise as a Rheumatologist was exactly what I needed. I am now completely pain-free and back to playing football! To any young person struggling with persistent back pain I will suggest you to consult a rheumatologist instead of going to a physiotherapist or orthopedic doctor *** * *** ****** *** **** ** ******* ** *** **** ** **** ** ***** My review of Dr Bhakuni' s treatment is for the benifit of young boys like me who are going through extreme pain and unable to find it's cause and as a gratitude to Dr Bhakuni for treating me back to normal.
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I had been suffering from joint pain for almost a year and had consulted many doctors. Some said it was gout, while others suspected tibialis posterior tenosynovitis. Despite visiting several doctors, I was not getting a clear diagnosis or relief.
When I visited Dr. Darshan Singh , he simply looked at my joints and immediately asked if I had psoriasis. I hadn’t even told him about it yet. I was surprised because I have been suffering from psoriasis for the last 15–16 years. Based on that, he quickly recognized that I was dealing with psoriatic arthritis.
*** ******* ** ******** *** ******* ** ******* **** ** ********** **** * *** ******* ** *** ***** ****** After starting the treatment, I am now able to feel much more normal and my health has improved a lot. I am truly grateful for his expertise and highly recommend him to anyone dealing with joint pain or autoimmune condi
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My wife had pain in the feet joints 3 years back followed by psoriasis and multiple joints swelling. We had visited multiple doctors including ortho Drs but no relief. She was recommended by one Dr at Saket and met Dr Bhakuni and with his meticulous approach and medicine she has improved and has no skin rash and pain now. Ortho Dr got her shoes changed 4 times for her feet pain but did not improve . Now she can walk without pain and want to thank Dr Bhakuni. His conduct is excellent and he listens to the patients. My advise please go to a rheumatologist in case of joints pain.
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My experience with the doctor’s treatment was excellent. The doctor was very *************, polite, and attentive. They carefully diagnosed my problem and guided me through the treatment plan. I noticed improvement after following the advice. Highly recommended.
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To the Doctor Who Gave Me My Life Back,
There are moments in life when words fall short — and this is one of them. I was battling something that felt bigger than me — Ankylosing Spondylitis had taken control of my body, my strength, and even my hope.
I had visited many doctors before, but nothing worked. My condition kept worsening — the pain was unbearable, my lower body was almost non-functional, and I needed four people just to help me stand. It wasn’t just I who was suffering — my parents were silently breaking too. Their worry, their helplessness, their sleepless nights… it was all too heavy for our family to bear.
And then, you stepped in — like a light in complete darkness.
You didn’t just treat me — you understood me. Where others gave up, you stayed. You gave my parents the one thing they had lost — hope. You gave me more than medicine; you gave me the strength to believe I could walk again, live again, and smile again.
Today, when I stand on my own feet, when I move without pain, and when I see the relief in my parents' eyes — I remember that it was all possible because of you.
You didn’t just save a patient — you saved a family from pain.
From the bottom of our hearts — thank you. For your brilliance, your compassion, and the humanity behind your healing hands.
With deepest gratitude,
Abhishek Sarkar