
Dr. Samir Rajadhyaksha
Senior Consultant - Rheumatology
Gleneagles Global HealthCity, Chennai
31+ years of experience
About Doctor
Qualifications:
- MBBS
- MD - General Medicine
- CCT - Rheumatology
Overview:
Dr. Samir Rajadhyaksha is a distinguished rheumatologist with over 31 years of experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of rheumatic diseases. He completed his MBBS from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital in Mumbai in 1993, followed by an MD in General Medicine from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion, Mumbai in 1999. To further enhance his expertise, he obtained a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Rheumatology from the Royal College of Physicians, London, in 2011.
Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Rajadhyaksha has held several prominent positions, including serving as a Consultant Rheumatologist at S.L. Raheja Hospital in Mumbai and Seven Hills Hospital. His international experience encompasses roles such as Specialty Registrar in Rheumatology at Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals NHS Trust in the UK and Clinical Fellow in the Department of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology at Tan Tock Seng Hospital in Singapore.
Dr. Rajadhyaksha is proficient in the use of Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) and biologic therapies, ensuring comprehensive care for his patients. He has actively contributed to medical education by organizing Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs for general practitioners and conducting patient education initiatives to raise awareness about rheumatic diseases.
His dedication to advancing rheumatology is evident through his research contributions, including publications on cartilage injury markers in rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, as well as studies on conduction block in systemic lupus erythematosus patients.
Conditions Treated:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Vasculitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Gout
- Other autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic diseases
Procedures Performed:
- Diagnosis and management of rheumatic diseases
- Administration of DMARDs and biologic therapies
- Joint injections
- Comprehensive patient education programs
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To schedule an appointment with Dr. Rajadhyaksha, you can book directly through Gleneagles Hospital's appointment system. Alternatively, you can contact HOSPIDIO by emailing [email protected] or calling/WhatsApp at +91-9870538337 for assistance with booking and further information.
Dr. Rajadhyaksha specializes in diagnosing and treating various rheumatic conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Yes, he has extensive experience in the use of biologic therapies for treating complex rheumatic diseases.
Yes, he has published research on topics such as cartilage injury markers in rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, and conduction block in systemic lupus erythematosus patients.
He is fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi, facilitating effective communication with a diverse patient population.