Senior Consultant · Internal Medicine & Rheumatology

Expert care
with a human
touch.

Chairperson of Internal Medicine at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi. Over 35 years of clinical, academic, and public-health leadership — known for compassionate, evidence-based care.

Professor · Author · Editor · FRCP (Glasgow)

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0+Years of clinical practice

0+National & international publications

0+Books authored, co-authored & edited

2.4M+Springer book accesses worldwide

Professional Distinctions

A career of distinction.

Chairman, Department of Internal Medicine

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi — leading one of India's foremost departments of internal medicine. Previously Vice Chairman (2016–2022) and Co-Chairman (2022–2024).

Leadership

Professor & Postgraduate Educator

Professor at GRIPMER since 2013. Guided 30+ postgraduate theses; DNB Practical Examiner and international examiner for MRCP-PACES (Royal College of Physicians, Glasgow).

Academic

FRCP (Glasgow) & International Fellowships

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons, Glasgow. Honorary Fellow, Global Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (2024). Fellow, Indian College of Physicians.

Fellowship

Published Author & Editor

25+ books spanning academic medicine, patient health literacy, rheumatology, and infectious disease. Springer Open Access title with 2.42 million global accesses. Editor, Current Medicine Research & Practice.

Publishing

Departments & Services

Comprehensive care pathways.

Primary Specialty

Rheumatology & Autoimmune Conditions

Comprehensive assessment and treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, vasculitis, osteoporosis, and complex autoimmune diseases — with fellowship-level expertise from AIIMS and EULAR-certified training.

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Internal Medicine

General & Complex Medicine

Diagnosis and management of diabetes, hypertension, thyroid, liver, and multi-system conditions.

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Infectious Disease

HIV Medicine & Tropical Fevers

Specialist care for HIV/AIDS, dengue, scrub typhus, post-COVID, and complex infectious disease presentations.

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Academic

Medical Publications & Research

152+ research papers, 25+ books, principal investigator in multiple Phase II–IV clinical trials.

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Postgraduate

Training & Mentorship

Decades of teaching through GRIPMER, NBE examinations, and international examining roles in Glasgow and Bhutan.

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Appointments

Choose your
consultation
pathway.

Available for in-person clinic visits at South Patel Nagar and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, as well as online video consultations for follow-ups and reviews.

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Option 01

In-Person Clinic Visit

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Option 02

Video Call Consultation

Clinic Hours: Mon–Fri 5:00–7:30 PM · Sat 4:00–6:00 PM
31, South Patel Nagar, New Delhi 110008

Authored Works

Books & health publications.

25+ titles spanning academic medicine, patient health literacy, rheumatology, and infectious disease — published with Springer, Elsevier, Jaypee Brothers, and Academic Foundation.