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Dr Akshat Pandey - Rheumatologist

DR AKSHAT PANDEY

PGCC, MD, MBBS
Rheumatologist
  • Fees: INR 700
  • Friday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    (See all timing)

Introduction

Dr. Akshat Pandey is one of the best Rheumatologist in Apollo hospitals, Indore. Dr. Akshat Pandey is Specialised in connective tissue disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis and other Seronegative spondyloarthropathies, Vasculitis, Scleroderma etc.

Hospital Associations

Apollo Hospitals, Indore

Services/Interest

  • IVIG
  • Arthritis and Pain Management
  • Myositis

Experience

Dr. Akshat Pandey has an experience of 6 years i the field of Rheumatology.

Professional Memberships

Medical Council of India (MCI) European Lupus society EMEUNET American College of Rheumatology British Society of Rheumatology

Awards and Recognitions

EULAR congress bursary - 2017

Education

PGCC - Rheumatology (EULAR School of Rheumatology) MD - General Medicine (Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences, Indore) MBBS (Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences, Indore)

I Speak

English, Hindi

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Apollo Hospitals Indore Timing

Monday - Friday
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Who is a rheumatologist?

A rheumatologist is a specialist doctor who diagnoses and treats arthritis, other musculoskeletal conditions and autoimmune diseases.

What does a rheumatology doctor treat?

Rheumatologists treat more than hundred types of rheumatologic diseases, including:

  • osteoarthritis
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • musculoskeletal pain disorders
  • osteoporosis
  • gout
  • back pain
  • myositis
  • fibromyalgia
  • tendonitis
  • vasculitis
  • certain autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, scleroderma, antiphospholipid syndrome.

When should you go to a rheumatologist?

  • You should visit a rheumatologist when you suffer from the following symptoms:
  • Pain, especially muscle pain
  • Stiffness, especially in the morning
  • Swelling
  • Warmth and redness and tenderness
  • Difficulty using the joint normally
  • Fatigue
  • Eye inflammation or infections
  • Rashes and sores
  • Pain in the neck, spine, or back
  • Difficulty taking a deep breath

What kind of tests does a rheumatologist do?

Antibody tests for autoimmune disorders are often necessary to detect rheumatologic diseases. The most popular tests used by rheumatologists are:

  • Complete blood count
  • Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test
  • Rheumatoid factor test
  • Uric acid test

What are the first signs of rheumatoid arthritis?

Early signs of rheumatoid arthritis are fatigue, slight fever, weight loss, stiffness, joint tenderness, joint pain, joint swelling and redness, joint warmth, numbness and tingling, a decrease in range of motion, and joints affected on both sides.