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Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology

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Overview

The Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology Department is dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care of patients with autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal disorders. Our team of experienced rheumatologists and immunologists specialises in managing complex conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis, scleroderma, ankylosing spondylitis, and various connective tissue diseases. We also provide expert care for immunological disorders, including primary immunodeficiency, hypersensitivity reactions, and autoimmune overlap syndromes.

The department follows a comprehensive, patient-centered approach. Advanced diagnostic facilities such as autoantibody profiling, immunological testing, and state-of-the-art imaging help in early detection and precise disease monitoring. Treatment plans are personalised, combining evidence-based medicine with the latest advancements in biologic and targeted therapies. We also emphasise rehabilitation through physiotherapy, pain management, and lifestyle counselling to improve overall quality of life.

With a commitment to research and innovation, the department actively participates in clinical trials and academic activities, ensuring that patients have access to the most up-to-date therapies. Our vision is to offer compassionate, comprehensive, and world-class care, enabling patients to lead healthier and more productive lives despite chronic immunological or rheumatologic illnesses.

Disease Conditions Managed

Arthritis- Rheumatoid Arthritis, osteoarthritis, seronegative arthritis

Spondyloarthritis- Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, IBD-related arthritis, undifferentiated

Crystal arthritis- Gout, calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD)

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Connective Tissue Diseases (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE),

Sjogren's Syndrome, Inflammatory Myositis, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Systemic Sclerosis)

Systemic Vasculitis (Takayasu Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Polyarteritis Nodosa, ANCA Associated Vasculitis)

Rare- IgG4 Related Disease, Sarcoidosis, VEXAS syndrome, Relapsing polychondritis

Undiagnosed Cases of Pyrexia of Unknown Origin

Service & Facilities

dotDiagnostic and Therapeutic Arthrocentesis and Intra-Articular Injections (Blind or USG Guided)
dotLocal Injections for Soft Tissue Rheumatism (Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendinitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tenosynovitis, etc
dotMinor salivary gland biopsy for Sjogren syndrome
dotOutpatient and inpatient (admission) of rheumatology patients
dotCritically ill rheumatological disease management (diffuse alveolar haemorrhage, myocarditis, multisystem involvement, gangrene, ILD exacerbations in the context of autoimmune diseases)
dotDay care infusions of biological therapies, IVIG, etc

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Our Experts

We believe in a holistic approach, and our goal is to create a haven that spreads compassion, warmth, congeniality & care not merely treat ailments.

Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology

DR. CHIRAG RAJKUMAR KOPP
Dr. Chirag Rajkumar Kopp

Education

MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), OM (Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology)

Designation

Consultant

Speciality

Rheumatology And Clinical Immunology

Department

Rheumatology And Clinical Immunology

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