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Dr D S Bhakuni - Rheumatologist

DR D S BHAKUNI

MBBS, MD, PDCC Rheumatology
Rheumatologist
  • Fees: INR 700
  • Friday 8:45 AM - 4:30 PM
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Introduction

Dr ( Maj Gen ) D S Bhakuni is one of the best Rheumatologist in Delhi & has 37 years of experience in this field. His area of expertise is Arthritis in children, Osteoarthritis, Gout, Vasculitis, Osteoporosis, Autoimmune diseases like SLE, Scleroderma, Myositis, Dermatomyositis, Mixed connective tissue disorders and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Dr. Bhakuni has a distinguished service with the Indian Armed Forces for 36 years and has amassed a wealth of clinical experience as a Rheumatologist of repute for the last 20 years.

Hospital Associations

Manipal Hospital Delhi

Services/Interest

  • Rheumatologist

Experience

Dr ( Maj Gen ) D S Bhakuni has 37 years of experience in this field.

Awards and Recognitions

Awarded First Rank in MD by Pune University in 1989. Awarded Best Paper Award in Rheumatology by Indian Rheumatology Association in 1997. Awarded a fellowship by APLAR for presenting an oral paper in Hong Kong in 2009. Awarded Chief of Army Staff Commendation in 2011. For his meritorious services for the patients, he was conferred the Vishisth Seva Medal by the President of India in 2013.

Education

MBBS, MD, PDCC Rheumatology

I Speak

English, Hindi

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Manipal Hospital Delhi Timing

Monday - Friday
8:45 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
8:45 AM - 4:30 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.