Dr. Shruthi Desai

Rheumatologist

Dr Shruthi Desai is a physician and Rheumatologist with over 15 years of experience working in various specialities in medicine. After completing her MBBS, she worked in UK for 8 years and completed internal medicine training. After moving back to India, she completed fellowship training in Rheumatology and Immunology from prestigious Chan Re Institute of Rheumatology center, Bangalore.  She  is currently a practicing Consultant Rheumatologist at Manipal hospitals , Bangalore.

She is specialised in treating autoimmune conditions, Musculo skeletal disorders, chronic pain, arthritis , fibromyalgia etc . She is trained in administration of immunomodulating medicines and biological medicines,  joint aspiration, MSK Ultrasound and intraarticular injections.

 Having worked in various different medical specialities across different countries , Dr Shruthi Desai understands the importance of  holistic approach in the management of chronic diseases and chronic pains. She strongly believes in integrated approach and strives to provide healthy lifestyle adaptations  in order to prevent lifestyle related diseases and provide better quality of life in people suffering from chronic health disorders. With a appropriate mixture of medical, physical and psychological guidance , she aims to provide the care and compassion the patient truly deserves.

Difference between a Rheumatologist an a Orthopedist?

Orthopaedists and rheumatologists specialize in conditions affecting the joints, bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons. They treat many of the same conditions, including joint pain and tendinitis. But there are a few differences between these medical specialties.

Rheumatologists consider every organ system when looking for the cause of your symptoms. An orthopaedist focuses on injuries, congenital disease and wear and tear (degenerative conditions). Also, orthopaedists perform surgery, but rheumatologists do not. While both rheumatologists and orthopaedists help diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions, rheumatologists have specialized training in musculoskeletal conditions of an inflammatory and autoimmune etiology.