Dr Abhishek Patil

HOD and Consultant - Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology

MBBS, MD (Medicine), DNB (Rheumatology), PG Diploma MSK USG- UCAM

Rheumatology

January 1, 2020

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Top Areas of Expertise

Arthritis and related diseases such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Gout, Osteoarthritis, Spondyloarthritis
Systemic connective tissue diseases such as SLE, Sjogrens, Scleroderma, Myositis
Systemic Vasculitis such as ANCA Vasculitis, Takayasu Arteritis, Cutaneous Vasculitis
Immunogenicity of biological agents and their influence on the efficacy
Soft Tissue Rheumatism
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Syndromes
Allergy and related diseases
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Nailfold capillaroscopy
Basic Immunology

Top Treatments Offered

Treatment for arthritis and autoimmune joint diseases
Management of systemic connective tissue disorders
Treatment for systemic vasculitis
Care for soft tissue rheumatism, fibromyalgia, and chronic pain syndromes
Management of allergy-related diseases
Musculoskeletal ultrasound–guided evaluations
Nailfold capillaroscopy assessments

About Dr Abhishek Patil

Dr. Abhishek Patil is an exceptionally qualified specialist in Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, currently serving as the Head of Department at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road. His expertise covers arthritis, systemic connective tissue diseases, vasculitis, soft tissue rheumatism, allergy-related conditions, chronic pain syndromes, and immunogenicity of biological agents. He has authored multiple national and international publications, contributed to clinical research, and actively trains Rheumatology fellows. His multilingual skills support effective communication with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Educational Qualifications

MBBS – KIMS, Hubli
MD (Medicine) – UCMS & GTBH, New Delhi
DNB (Rheumatology) – IAH, New Delhi
PG Diploma MSK USG – UCAM, Spain

Professional Experience

HOD and Consultant – Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Manipal Hospital (Old Airport Road)
Worked as Sub-PI in the 14V-MC-JADY (e) Phase 3 multicenter study evaluating Baricitinib
Involved in the training of Rheumatology fellows

Awards & Achievements

Received Multiple Gold Medals during MBBS
President NBE gold medal for DNB Rheumatology 2017
Authored several National and International publications
Received multiple academic rewards during MD and DNB Rheumatology training

Professional Memberships

Member of Indian Rheumatology Association (IRA)
Member of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Society (MUS)

Certifications

PG Diploma MSK USG – UCAM, Spain

Publications

Patil A et al. An Unusual Case of Giant Cell Arteritis with Monoarthritis and Orchitis at Presentation. Arch Rheumatol. 2017; 32(3):268-270.
Patil A et al. Anti-drug antibodies and low serum trough infliximab levels correlate with disease activity measures in spondyloarthritis patients on an as-needed infliximab treatment. Int J Rheum Dis. 2019.
Patil A et al. Lepra reaction presenting with inflammatory polyarthritis. Apollo Medicine. 2017.
Patil A et al. Hydroxychlorine-induced auditory toxicity.‍
Patil A et al. Effect of cigarette smoking on renal function in healthy male subjects, a cross-sectional analytical study. GJRA. 2019; 4:6-8.
‍MEDICAL COUNCIL OF INDIA (MCI) VALID PUBLICATION AS PER FEBRUARY 2020 GAZETTE.