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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.
Visited For Arthritis
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I visited Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali, on 7 November 2026, for the third consultation regarding my son's arthritis problem. My previous visit was on 22 August 2026.Dr. V. Krishnamurthy from Chennai had referred my son to Dr. Darshan Singh Bhakuni on 17 May 2025. We initially consulted Dr. Bhakuni on 5 December 2025. At that time, he advised continuing Adalimumab injections once every 90 days.During our visit in August 2026, the doctor changed the medication to Upadacitinib 15 mg tablets. At that time, my son was experiencing severe hip joint pain and was unable to walk properly. After starting this medication, he showed remarkable improvement and was able to walk comfortably within just 10 days.I am sincerely thankful to Dr. Bhakuni for changing the treatment from injections to oral medication, which has made a significant difference in my son's condition and quality of life.Apart from his medical expertise, I would also like to appreciate his friendly nature and patient approach. He gives sufficient time to patients whenever his schedule permits and listens to their concerns carefully. I also found him to be very considerate and not money-orientedThank you, Dr. Bhakuni, for your care, guidance and dedication.******* ******** ** *** ****** ****
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I have been managing Ankylosing Spondylitis, and seeking care from a rheumatologist proved to be a crucial component of my treatment strategy. Under the professional care of Dr. Darshan Singh Bhakuni, I have observed marked improvements in both my symptoms and overall health status.
Dr. Bhakuni demonstrated exceptional attentiveness to my concerns, provided clear explanations regarding my diagnosis and therapeutic approach, and delivered comprehensive medical support. His dedication to professionalism, compassionate demeanor, and meticulous approach instilled confidence in me throughout the entire treatment process.
For individuals managing autoimmune or rheumatic disorders, I strongly encourage consultation with an experienced rheumatologist to ensure accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. I remain deeply appreciative of Dr. Bhakuni's professional expertise and dedicated care.
I am satisfied with my consultation with Maj Gen. Darshan Singh Bhakuni. He explained everything clearly.
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I have psoriosis from 20 years. Now problem increses with psiriosis spndylitis . Problem was too much that i even coudn't walk. Thn i heared about Dr. DARSHAN SINGH BHAKUNI
thn i appoint with dr. They recommand me good medicines. Now within 20 days i have little pain in my joints now but i almost ok with my disease. My skin patches is almost cured n now i am in my normal life. I dont feel good with my health from 20 years. Doctor is very good in behaviour. They consult like family member. Highly satisfied with my doctor.
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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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Dr. Darshan Singh Bhakuni diagnosed my daughter's psoriatic arthritis quickly and his treatment gave her over 90% relief within 15 days. He was very supportive, patient, and approachable, taking ample time to understand the problem and discuss treatment. The waiting time was also reasonable, and we are extremely thankful for his care.
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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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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.