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Dr Sumeet Agrawal - Rheumatologist

DR SUMEET AGRAWAL

MD - Rheumatology, DM - Clinical Immunology, MBBS.
Rheumatologist

Introduction

Dr. Sumeet Agrawal is one of the best Rheumatologists in Delhi. Dr. Sumeet Agrawal is one of the very few Rheumatologist in Delhi-NCR who has the distinction of having a degree of DM in this speciality. Dr. Sumeet Agrawal currently heads the Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology at the Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon.

Hospital Associations

Artemis

Services/Interest

  • Systemic Sclerosis
  • Biologic therapy
  • Behcet's disease.

Experience

Dr. Sumeet Agrawal is one of the best Rheumatologists in Delhi and has an experience of 16 years in this field.

Professional Memberships

Jenson Craig Gold Medal, MD - 2002, DRA Young Scientist Award - 2004, APLAR fellowship - 2006, Gaslini international Grant, Italy - 2006, Several Original Research publications in International Journals.

Awards and Recognitions

Indian Rheumatology Association

Education

MD - Rheumatology, DM - Clinical Immunology, MBBS.

I Speak

English, Hindi

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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.