Dr. Sharath Kumar
MBBS, MD - Pediatrics, DNB - Rheumatology, Graduate Certificate of Paediatric Rheumatology
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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.
Patient Stories for Dr. Sharath Kumar
Dr. Sharath Kumar explained everything well, and the staff were very hospitable.
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Doctor was very patient and helped solve a problem which I wasn’t able to recover from for more than three years
The doctor was very professional, patient, *** ************** I experienced improvement within a few sessions and highly recommend him.
Visited For Rheumatic Arthritis
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Visited doctor on may 20, 2020 for rhematoid arthritis treatment for my mother. This was our first visit @ OARC.
About the doctor :
* Very patient, Friendly and a thinking listener.
* Understands and studies patients past records & treatment received from other doctors. ( past 10yrs record )
* Doctor spends a good 15-20 mins approx in understanding issues.
* My mother was happy to talk to doctor who is good listener which she never experienced earlier. I think sometimes more than medicines the doctors consoling,encouraging soft talks heals the disease more than medicines.
* OARC clinic entry is through a flatbed round about staircase - good initiative by OARC for patients who cant climbs steps.
* Good that doctor doesn't handwrite anything on the case study sheet, instead he takes 5 mins to summarize the case history and types it personally in a computer desktop and the summary sheet along with prescription will be given to us, remember all these are typed printed material. This will save us from understanding doctors beautiful handwritings.
* Treatment has started for my mother and its good so far and she is feeling better now.. She is getting on and off pains in joints.
Only Cons with Dr sharath
* I asked Dr sharath about any specific diet for Rheumatoid Arthritis - what to eat and what not to, he told that sisters will explain the prescription and diet if any. I think sisters were good at explaining prescriptions and injections.
Hence i suggest to OARC that if patients receive any printed kind of material on what food to eat and foods to avoid according to their disease it would be a great help from Dr sharath. ( For eg - eat salmon fish which is rich in Omega 3 fatty, eat walnuts ..etc... - would be great if we get it from doctor itself )
Visited For Rheumatism Treatment
Doctor use to be very friendly 2-3 years back that’s why we went back to him again. However, this time he was rude and impatient. *** ******** ** ** ** ** ******* ******** *** *** ****** ** *********
Like in all businesses customer should be treated with respect and here patient is your customer.
Visited For Rheumatism Treatment
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*** ******* ***** ** ****** **** ******* I liked his professionalism. I have been visiting the Optima Clinic since may 2017 for treatment of my Rheumatoid Arthritis. My treatment was going well. However the pain point is his rude staffs. I have had multiple unpleasant experience with them since i started visiting him. Today was heights! I had an appointment with doctor at 9:30 am. Unfortunately stuck in unusual traffic jam and was late by 30 mins. Reached there by 10 am. Was made to wait til 11 am. This was fine with me as it was expected. At 11 I was told to wait near the doctor's room. I was about to go inside and waiting for the patient inside to come out. Now another lady comes and tell me to wait outside and it will take time for my visit. Now the lady in the reception asks me to write down my name in the Walkin patients lists. By now some conversations happens between 3 ladies and now the plan is to send me only after all the walk in patients visit. I didnt know some unfortunate events leading to 30 mins late can cost me so dearly!. Repeated request to consider my 9:30 appointment yielded no result. I had to go to office after vising the doctor, not in a condition to take off off the day. But they had decided they will not allow me to visit the doctor for the crime i have committed by reaching 30 mins late. I did not have other option but to come back without visiting the doctor. I had all the blood tests done and had reports to show to doctor.Not really sure when and how to visit this doctor. Whom should I show my reports to?! Dont know..I have had enough of rude behavior of these ladies. Just wish Doctor take some nice and pleasant people like him onboarded.
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Dear Dr. Sharath, This is Mr Ranjan visited your Optima Clinic in Mahalakshmi Layout on 24th March. Wanted to share my experience here. As I had gone as a walkin patient and reached at 1Pm. I knew I have to wait but I have been told within 1 hour my turn will come but finally I was able to consult around 4:30 PM and then as per your advice I had gone for a ultrasound for my ankle sprain. You told me that your staff will explain me about the prescription but they had no clue about it and not able to clarify any of my query. My ultrasound therapy got over about 4:50Pm and I had been waited till 6:30 to get the prescription. Finally I was begging your staff and so called Center Manager MR. Kartheek to let me allow to meet you for 2 mins for my query. Even though your prescription has been clearly stated to get clarify in person, Mr. Kartheek behavior was very annoying and rude. He loudly told your staff they will not be allowed to visit doctor and I have to leave the place without having any option left. At that time you just came back from Columbia Asia Hospital around 6:35Pm and you were talking to some one when I was asking to Kartheek to meet you for 2 mins.
I had below query:
1. As per the Prescription there were two medicines 1. Zycel 200mg (Pain Kiler) 2. Rantac 150mg (Gas Medicine), As i have been taking similar pain killer like Zycel since last 24 days and it did not help me, what do you think about Zycel helping me in this condition.
2. Do I need to take rest or can I resume to go to office.
3. Do I need to use Crep band, if yes how long in a day?
4. after 2 weeks if Pain persists, should I do the ESR and CRP test outside and come with report or need to do the test in your clinic.
Like: Dr Sharath listens patiently and does through study of the problem
Dislike: The Bad/Worst part of the Optima Clinic, the staff are not educated how to handle patient and they are always confused *** **** *** **** ******** ********* and my sincere request to look into it.
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My parents went to meet Dr Sharath, he met once then prescribed some tests. After the test results came, the doctor didn't even meet my parents and just sent the prescription through his staffs.
The staff didn't allow my parents to meet even after they insisted to meet the doctor. **** *** **** * ******* ********** ***** *** ****** ** ** ********* ** **** *** ******** ** from our side its a huge NO for this doctor and would never recommend anyone to this doctor and especially this hospital.
My wife was treated by Dr. Sharath Kumar in 2018 and she is doing well. Our visit for rheumatic pain treatment was worthwhile. We are thankful for his care and would seek further advice if needed.
Visited For Arthritis Management
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History :
After visiting multiple number of doctors , we were just unable to find a solution to my mother’s ailment.
She was unable to move around swiftly. Took ages to get of the bed and take 5 steps. Severe pain in legs , hands. Could not make tea for herself ( that bad )
pre-Diabetic , loose motions. What not.
Several blood tests , every specialised doctor possible. None of them could diagnose the issue. And months passes by.
During such a phase , we came across Dr. Sharath Kumar ( In my mother’s words : God in Disguise ). He has the best team of nurses , who patiently checked and took all the details from us. We then get to meet the doctor who took good 20 mins to listen to my mother and immediately Ordered for few blood tests.
And then after the results were in we got to meet him again who immediately started on with the medications and things just started on the right path. I could see my mother getting recovered day by day slowly. And I am so happy and blessed to her today after 6 months of treatment and medications. She is all up. She is doing all her daily chores , cooking and everything.
Thank you so much Doctor and Regards to your team of nurses. (Special mention to Ranjitha )
And People reading this feedback , Do not visit the clinic in hurry. Take out good amount of time from your schedule ( half a day I would say ) and then visit. And I feel, it’s worth it when we see our loved ones recovery.
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