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The best rheumatologists for Banjara Hills, Hyderabad include Dr. Raj Kiran, Dr. Manish Dugar, Dr. Nayan Patel, Dr. Ramineni Naga Tejaswini and Dr. Girija Rajkumar Sachdev. Two practise at Star Hospitals in Banjara Hills itself, two at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, about 4 km away and one at CARE Hospitals in Banjara Hills itself. Last updated: November 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Five rheumatologists for Banjara Hills residents: Dr. Raj Kiran and Dr. Nayan Patel (Star Hospitals, inside Banjara Hills), Dr. Manish Dugar and Dr. Ramineni Naga Tejaswini (Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, about 4 km) and Dr. Girija Rajkumar Sachdev (CARE Hospitals, inside Banjara Hills).
- Starting treatment within the first few months of rheumatoid arthritis gives the best chance of preventing joint damage (EULAR recommendations).
- Morning stiffness lasting over 30 minutes and swelling in several joints suggest inflammatory arthritis.
- A rheumatologist treats arthritis with medicines; an orthopaedic surgeon treats wear-and-tear and injuries.
Banjara Hills is a central, upscale neighbourhood of Hyderabad between Jubilee Hills, Panjagutta and Masab Tank, known for Road No. 1, Road No. 10 and Road No. 12 and their mix of homes, offices and shops. It has several large hospitals of its own, including CARE Hospitals, Star Hospitals, AIG Hospitals, Rainbow Children’s Hospital and L V Prasad Eye Institute, and Apollo Hospitals in Jubilee Hills and Yashoda Hospitals in Somajiguda are about 3 to 4 km away.
This guide lists five rheumatologists for patients in and around Banjara Hills. Qualifications and experience come from the hospitals’ own doctor profiles and the Apollo 24|7 and HexaHealth directories, with patient recommendation figures where a directory publishes them. Doctors based outside Banjara Hills are marked as nearby with an approximate road distance. Please confirm current availability, timings and fees before you visit.
Top 5 Rheumatologists in Banjara Hills at a Glance
| # | Doctor | Focus | Experience / Credential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Raj Kiran | Arthritis, autoimmune | 17+ years |
| 2 | Dr. Manish Dugar | Lupus, RA, scleroderma | 11+ years |
| 3 | Dr. Nayan Patel | Arthritis | 6+ years |
| 4 | Dr. Ramineni Naga Tejaswini | Rheumatology, immunology | 5 years |
| 5 | Dr. Girija Rajkumar Sachdev | Autoimmune disease | 4 years |
1. Dr. Raj Kiran — Consultant Rheumatologist, Star Hospitals
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD (Rheumatology), Fellowship in Rheumatology |
| Experience | 17+ years |
| Hospital | Star Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad |
Dr. Raj Kiran is a consultant rheumatologist at Star Hospitals, Banjara Hills, with 17+ years of experience.
He treats arthritis and autoimmune joint conditions and also consults at The Deccan Hospital, Somajiguda.
Why choose Dr. Raj Kiran: Experienced rheumatologist inside Banjara Hills.
2. Dr. Manish Dugar — Rheumatologist, Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD, FRACP |
| Experience | 11+ years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad (nearby, about 4 km) |
Dr. Manish Dugar is a rheumatologist at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, about 4 km from Banjara Hills, with 11+ years of experience.
He holds a fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and treats rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, myositis and joint and back pain.
Why choose Dr. Dugar: Australian fellowship-trained rheumatologist.
3. Dr. Nayan Patel — Consultant Rheumatologist, Star Hospitals
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Rheumatology) |
| Experience | 6+ years |
| Hospital | Star Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad |
Dr. Nayan Patel is a consultant rheumatologist at Star Hospitals, Banjara Hills, with 6+ years of experience.
He holds a DM in rheumatology and focuses on arthritis care.
Why choose Dr. Patel: DM-qualified rheumatologist.
4. Dr. Ramineni Naga Tejaswini — Rheumatologist, Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills
| Qualifications | MBBS, DNB (Internal Medicine), DrNB (Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology) |
| Experience | 5 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad (nearby, about 4 km) |
Dr. Ramineni Naga Tejaswini is a rheumatologist at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, about 4 km from Banjara Hills, with 5 years of experience.
She holds a DrNB in clinical immunology and rheumatology.
Why choose Dr. Tejaswini: Trained in both rheumatology and immunology.
5. Dr. Girija Rajkumar Sachdev — Consultant Rheumatologist, CARE Hospitals
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD (Medicine), Fellowship in Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, EULAR Certified Course in Rheumatic Diseases |
| Experience | 4 years |
| Hospital | CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad |
Dr. Girija Rajkumar Sachdev is a consultant rheumatologist at CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, with 4 years of experience.
She manages autoimmune and rheumatic diseases, including treatment with immunosuppressive and biologic medicines.
Why choose Dr. Sachdev: Biologic treatment for autoimmune conditions.
Why Early Rheumatology Care Matters
Inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis can damage joints within months if untreated. Recommendations from EULAR, the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology, advise starting disease-modifying medicines as soon as rheumatoid arthritis is diagnosed and adjusting them until the disease is in remission or low activity.
Gout is also common, helped by diets rich in meat and alcohol and by dehydration in hot weather. It is treated with medicines that lower uric acid, along with diet and weight advice.
Common Rheumatology Blood Tests
| Test | What it suggests |
|---|---|
| RA factor and anti-CCP | Rheumatoid arthritis |
| ESR and CRP | Level of inflammation |
| ANA | Lupus and other autoimmune diseases |
| HLA-B27 | Ankylosing spondylitis (with symptoms) |
| Serum uric acid | Gout risk and treatment target |
What to Expect at Your First Visit
- History: which joints hurt, stiffness, rash, dry eyes or mouth, and family history.
- Examination: joint swelling and movement, skin and nails.
- Tests: blood tests, X-rays and sometimes joint ultrasound.
- Plan: disease-modifying medicines, short-term steroids if needed, exercise and diet advice.
- Monitoring: regular blood tests to check safety and response.
Rheumatologist or Orthopaedic Doctor?
| Doctor | What they do | See them for |
|---|---|---|
| Rheumatologist | Treats inflammatory and autoimmune joint disease with medicines | Rheumatoid arthritis, spondylitis, lupus, gout |
| Orthopaedic surgeon | Treats injuries and wear-and-tear, can operate | Fractures, sports injuries, joint replacement |
How to Choose the Right Rheumatologist in Banjara Hills
- Check the qualification: look for a DM or DNB in rheumatology or clinical immunology. EULAR or UK certifications show extra training.
- Match the problem: rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, lupus, gout, vasculitis and autoimmune muscle disease all fall under rheumatology.
- Look at the set-up: a lab for antibody tests, joint ultrasound and an infusion area for biologic medicines make care easier.
- Bring your records: blood tests such as RA factor, anti-CCP, ESR, CRP, ANA and uric acid, X-rays and a list of medicines help the first visit.
- Ask about long-term monitoring: many arthritis medicines need regular blood tests, so choose a doctor you can see again easily.
Symptoms That Should Not Wait
Red-Flag Alert
See a doctor the same day for a single hot, red, very swollen joint with fever, which may be an infection. Go to the emergency department for sudden weakness, breathlessness, chest pain, a spreading purple rash or very little urine in someone with lupus or vasculitis.
When to See a Doctor in Hyderabad
For joint pain without an injury, a first assessment with a general physician is a sensible start. At Apollo Clinic, Narsingi, Dr. Ram Kumar can examine you, check uric acid, vitamin D, thyroid and inflammation markers, and refer you to a rheumatologist if an inflammatory arthritis is suspected. See also our guides on arthritis treatment and gout treatment. Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis prevents joint damage.
Areas Near Banjara Hills Served by These Rheumatologists
Banjara Hills is a central, upscale neighbourhood of Hyderabad between Jubilee Hills, Panjagutta and Masab Tank. The rheumatologists in this guide are also a practical choice for patients living in nearby localities such as Road No. 12 Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, Film Nagar, Panjagutta, Somajiguda, Khairatabad, Masab Tank, Lakdi-ka-pul, Erramanzil and MLA Colony. If you live in one of these neighbourhoods, the hospitals listed above are usually among the closest options for specialist care. Travel time varies with traffic, so check the route before your appointment.
Looking in a different part of the city? See our guides to the best rheumatologists in Narsingi, best rheumatologists in Manikonda and best rheumatologists in Kokapet.
How We Chose These Rheumatologists
We looked for rheumatologists with a DM or DNB in rheumatology or clinical immunology, practising in Banjara Hills or at hospitals within a short drive of it.
We checked each doctor’s qualifications and experience against the hospital’s own doctor profile or the Apollo 24|7 and HexaHealth directories, and used patient feedback figures only where a directory published them. The doctors in this guide practise at Star Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills and CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills.
We aimed for a mix of experience and sub-specialty interests so readers can choose by need. The list is not a ranking and no doctor or hospital paid to be included.
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Sources
- EULAR (European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology). Recommendations for the management of rheumatoid arthritis with synthetic and biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs.
- Hospital doctor profiles, the Apollo 24|7 directory and HexaHealth, checked for this guide.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not medical advice or a ranking endorsed by any hospital. Doctor profiles are compiled from publicly available hospital directory listings and may change; confirm details with the hospital. Consult a qualified rheumatologist for diagnosis and treatment.
