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Consultant Rheumatologist
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Job Description: Consultant Rheumatologist

Job Summary
The Consultant Rheumatologist will be responsible for the clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and non-surgical management of patients presenting with autoimmune disorders, systemic inflammatory conditions, complex connective tissue diseases, and advanced musculoskeletal pathologies. Operating within both outpatient clinics and inpatient referral setups, the specialist will play a vital role in executing targeted therapeutic strategies, utilizing advanced biologic regimens, and leading multidisciplinary care coordination to maximize long-term patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Clinical Practice & Diagnostic Excellence
- Conduct comprehensive medical assessments and physical evaluations specializing in joint, muscle, and connective tissue function.




- Differentiate efficiently between mechanical musculoskeletal issues and systemic inflammatory conditions.
- Order, evaluate, and interpret complex laboratory investigations (e.g., ANA panels, Rheumatoid Factor, anti-CCP, ESR, CRP) and diagnostic imaging (X-rays, MSK Ultrasound, MRI, CT, and DEXA scans).
- Diagnose and design customized long-term management plans for conditions including, but not limited to:
- Inflammatory Arthritis: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Gout.
- Autoimmune & Connective Tissue Diseases: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Sjogren’s Syndrome, Scleroderma, and Myositis.
- Systemic Conditions: Vasculitis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Osteoporosis, and chronic pain syndromes like Fibromyalgia.
- Inpatient Care & Consultations
- Provide timely expert consults for acute or critical medical cases admitted across other hospital departments (e.g., Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Pulmonolo

📌 Consultant - Rheumatologist (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Vitality Healthcare
📍 Ahmedabad