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Dr. I. Rajendra Vara Prasad Consultant Rheumatologist
Dr. I. Rajendra Vara Prasad
Department: Rheumatology
Designation: Consultant Rheumatologist
Location: Somajiguda
Book An AppointmentEducation Qualifications
- MD, DM (Rheumatology)
- APLAR Fellowship, Centre for Rheumatology, UCL, London, UK
Experience
- Present - Yashoda Hospitals
- 2011 -2017 : Associate Professor (Rheumatology, NIMS)
Services offered
- Management of Musculoskeletal and Autoimmune diseases in adults and children
Special Interest and Expertise
- Systemic lupus erythematosus, Myositis and Rheumatological Emergencies
Professional Membership
- Member of Indian Rheumatology Association
- Member of The Indian Society For Primary Immune Deficiencies
- Member Indian Medical Association and Association of Physicians of India
Research & Publications
- A study of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in the context of systemic lupus erythematosus. J Rheumatol. 2011
- Assessment of long-term remission in lupus nephritis patients: A retrospective analysis over 30 years. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2014
- Pulmonology arterial hypertension in SLE may benefit by addition of immunosuppression to vasodilator therapy. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2015
- Infections in rheumatology practice: an experience from NIMS, Hyderabad. Indian Journal of Rheumatology 2011
- Vasculopathies of Peripheral Arterial Disease : Uncommon Etiologies. JAPI 2011
- A comparison of clinical and laboratory profile of non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. Indian Journal of Rheumatology 2015
Awards and Achievements
- Awards Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology Fellowship Grant for advanced study and research in Rheumatology
Videos
Blogs by Dr. I. Rajendra Vara Prasad
Fibromyalgia, the second most common condition affecting bones and muscles
Feb 28, 2020 18:36
Information for patients on fibromyalgia: what it is, getting diagnosed, treatment options, and tips for living with the condition.
Case Studies by Dr. I. Rajendra Vara Prasad
Interesting Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus With APS Nephropathy
Oct 15, 2018 19:00
Case Summary A 32 year old lady presented with fever, polyarthralgias and fatigue for a duration of 4 months. She was evaluated elsewhere initially, was told to have Anemia and received 9 units