Dr. (Brig.) Vivek Vasdev is a highly qualified Rheumatologist with MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine) and DNB (Rheumatology) qualifications. He specialises in the diagnosis and management of rheumatic, autoimmune and musculoskeletal disorders, providing comprehensive care for patients with complex rheumatological conditions.
He completed his MBBS and MD in Internal Medicine from the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, followed by DNB in Rheumatology from the National Board of Examinations, Delhi. He has held several senior academic and clinical leadership positions, including Professor and Head of the Department of Rheumatology at Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi.
Dr. Vasdev has made significant contributions to rheumatology research, with numerous national and international publications, book chapters and academic editorial responsibilities. He has also served as Editor of the Manual of Rheumatology, published by the Indian Rheumatology Association, and as Associate Editor of the Indian Journal of Rheumatology.
Associated with Apollo Hospitals, Gurugram, Haryana, Dr. Vasdev focuses on evidence-based clinical practice and comprehensive management of rheumatic and autoimmune diseases.
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Experience
2026
Professor & Head of Department, Rheumatology - Army Hospital Research and Referral (AHRR), New Delhi - 2023–present
2023
Director & Commandant - Military Hospital, Bhopal - 2021–2023
2021
Professor & Head of Department, Geriatrics - Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune - 2019–2021
2019
Professor & Head of Department, Rheumatology - Army Hospital Research and Referral (AHRR), New Delhi - 2014–2019
2013
Senior Advisor (Internal Medicine & Rheumatology) - Command Hospital Air Force, Bengaluru - 2011–2013
2011
Senior Resident, Rheumatology - Army Hospital Research and Referral (AHRR), New Delhi - 2008–2011
2008
Graded Specialist (Internal Medicine) - Air Force Central Medical Establishment, New Delhi - 2004–2008
2004
Graded Specialist (Internal Medicine) - 5 Air Force Hospital, Jorhat, Assam - 2001–2004
2001
PG Resident (MD Medicine) - Institute not mentioned - 1998–2001
1998
General Duty Medical Officer - Air Force Station, Ambala and Air Force Station, Srinagar - 1994–1998
Memberships
Association of Physicians of India
Indian Rheumatology Association
Indian Academy of Geriatrics
Awards & Achievements
Innovation Award Winner, Indo-Pacific Military Health Exchange (IPMHE) – 2022
ICMR International Travelling Fellowship - New York, USA - 2017
DNB (Rheumatology) - National Board of Examinations, Delhi - 2011
Best Paper from India, APLAR Conference, Hong Kong – 2010
ICMR International Travelling Fellowship- 2010
CSIR International Travelling Fellowship - 2010
Indian Rheumatology Association Travelling Fellowship - 2010
VCOAS Commendation – 2006
MD (Internal Medicine) - AFMC, Pune - 2002
Research & Publications
01
DNB Dissertation: Association of thyroid dysfunction & autoantibodies in early pregnancy with development of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
02
MD Dissertation: Value of Ascitic Fluid Cholesterol and Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) in Differentiation of Malignant and Non-Malignant Ascites.
03
Adrenal incidentaloma: A case of pheochromocytoma with sub-clinical Cushing’s syndrome. Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2013.
04
Study of serum insulin levels in patients of euglycemic essential hypertension: A cross-sectional study in North Indian population. Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews, 2013.
05
Adrenal incidentalomas: A collection of six interesting cases and brief review of literature. Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2012.
06
A change for good may not be always good! An interesting case of recurrent hypoglycaemia. Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2013.
07
Primary hyperparathyroidism in India: A cocktail of contemporary and classical presentations: Lesson from 47 cases. Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2013.
08
A case of androgen-secreting adrenal carcinoma with non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2013.
09
An interesting case of pituitary adenoma presenting as an invasive nasopharyngeal tumor. Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2013.
10
Parathyroid carcinoma masquerading as morning sickness in pregnancy. Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2013.
11
A challenging case of an ectopic parathyroid adenoma. Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2012.
