Rheumatology

The Department of Rheumatology has a dedicated team of specialists to diagnose and treat patients with diseases of the joints and muscles. The hospital also has a dedicated physiotherapy department to help in mobility of the patients.

Our Team of Rheumatology Specialties:

Dr. Nachiket Kulkarni

Education: DNB (Med), Fellowship in Clinical Rheumatology

Specialties: Rheumatology

OPD Timing: Mon,Wed & Sat – 09.00 am to 11.00 am, Tues – 02.00 pm to 04.30 pm
FAQ
1) What is rheumatology?
Rheumatology is the branch of medicine that deals with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases affecting joints, muscles, and connective tissues.
2) What are common rheumatic diseases?
Common conditions include rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, and fibromyalgia.
3) What are the symptoms of rheumatic diseases?
Symptoms include joint pain, stiffness, swelling, fatigue, and sometimes fever or skin rashes.
4) WWhat causes rheumatic diseases?
They are mostly autoimmune disorders where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues.
5) How are rheumatic diseases diagnosed?
Diagnosis involves a physical exam, blood tests (like rheumatoid factor, ANA), and imaging (X-rays, MRI).

Rheumatology Hospital in Pune | Arthritis & Autoimmune Care

Rheumatology Hospital in Pune

The Department of Rheumatology at Poona Hospital has a dedicated specialist team for diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the joints and muscles, supported by a dedicated physiotherapy department.

Arthritis and Autoimmune Disease Care

Rheumatology focuses on autoimmune and inflammatory diseases involving joints, muscles and connective tissues. Conditions listed by the hospital include rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus, gout, ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia.

Symptoms of Rheumatic Diseases

The official FAQ lists joint pain, stiffness, swelling, fatigue and sometimes fever or skin rashes among possible symptoms of rheumatic diseases.

Rheumatology Diagnosis

Diagnosis may involve clinical examination, blood tests such as rheumatoid factor and ANA, and imaging including X-rays or MRI. The appropriate tests depend on the suspected condition.

Rheumatologist in Pune

The current department page lists Dr. Nachiket Kulkarni, DNB (Medicine), Fellowship in Clinical Rheumatology. His displayed OPD timings are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 9:00 am to 11:00 am and Tuesday 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm.

Physiotherapy and Mobility Support

Poona Hospital states that it has a dedicated physiotherapy department to help patients with mobility, providing a useful multidisciplinary support pathway for rheumatology patients.