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Dr. Vishnu K is a highly skilled Rheumatologist with over 6 years of clinical experience in diagnosing and managing complex autoimmune and musculoskeletal disorders. He is also the most followed Rheumatologist on Instagram, where he shares educational content to improve awareness about autoimmune diseases and promote early diagnosis and treatment.
He completed his MBBS from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, followed by an MD from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, and a DM in Rheumatology from the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry—three of India’s premier institutes of national importance.
He is currently associated with Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, where he provides comprehensive care for patients with autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic diseases. His clinical approach focuses on accurate diagnosis, evidence-based therapy, and long-term disease management to improve patients’ functional outcomes and quality of life.
Dr. Vishnu has also received training in Pediatric Rheumatology at PGIMER, Chandigarh, which houses the only WHO-accredited Pediatric Rheumatology Centre in the world giving him expertise in diagnosing and managing rheumatic diseases in children.
His special interests include Pediatric Rheumatology, Spondyloarthritis, and Myositis. Dr. Vishnu is widely appreciated for his patient-centered approach, clear communication, and individualized treatment planning, ensuring that every patient receives therapy tailored to their needs.
Fluent in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil, he effectively communicates with patients from diverse backgrounds and remains committed to advancing rheumatology care through clinical excellence, education, and research.
Experience
- JIPMER Pondicherry – 2023-2026
- PGIMER Chandigarh – 2018-2021
Memberships
- AIIMSonians
- IRA
- EULAR, APLAR
Awards
- All-India Rank 8 AIIMS Delhi entrance
- All-India Rank 27 PGI Entrance
- All-India Rank 3 Rheumatology Entrance
Certifications
- DM Rheumatology
- MD Paediatrics
Research and Publication
- Thesis on Association of ERAP1 in the presence of HLA-B27 among Spondyloarthropathy(SpA) patients and their first-degree relatives
- Oral Session at APLAR, Japan
- Poster presentation at BSR, Glasgow
- Multiple oral and Poster presentations in National conferences
Special Interests
- Spondyloarthritis
- Myositis
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