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Dr. Roopa Tekkatte

Consultant- Rheumatology
MBBS, MRCP (UK), MRCP (Rheumatology), CCT (Rheumatology)
Experience: 5 Years
Languages: English ,Kannada, Hindi
Rheumatology
3.5

Aster RV Hospital - Bangalore, India

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• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
• Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)
• Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
• Vasculitis
• Osteoporosis
• Gout
• Sarcoidosis
• Connective Tissue Diseases (CTDs) such as Lupus
and Sjögren's Syndrome.

• Indian Rheumatology Association (IRA)
• American College of Rheumatology (ACR)
• European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR)

Awards
• "Best Rheumatologist Award" from the Indian Rheumatology Association (IRA) in 2022
• "Young Rheumatologist of the Year Award" from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) in 2021
• "Rising Star in Rheumatology Award" from the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) in 2020
Achievements
• Published over 50 research papers in peer-reviewed national and international journals on various rheumatological conditions
• Authored chapters in renowned rheumatology textbooks
• Served as a reviewer for several prestigious rheumatology journals
• Presented her research findings at numerous national and international conferences
• Actively involved in teaching and mentoring rheumatology trainees.

About Me

Dr. Roopa Tekkatte is a Consultant Rheumatologist, currently practising at Aster RV Hospital, JP Nagar, Bangalore. She has five years of experience in the management of various rheumatology conditions including Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Vasculitis, Osteoporosis, Gout, Sarcoidosis, and Connective Tissue Diseases such as Lupus, Sjogren’s and Scleroderma. She has undergone Rheumatology training in various hospitals in the UK such as University Hospital Wales and University Hospital Bristol. She has previously worked as a Consultant Rheumatologist at the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases in Bath, UK. She practices evidence-based medicine and follows BSR/ EULAR guidelines for the management of Rheumatology conditions. She has a special interest in treating patients with Early Inflammatory Arthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis. She has completed various clinical projects in early inflammatory arthritis such as a Foot and ankle ultrasound project to assess the validity of a foot and ankle questionnaire in early inflammatory arthritis, patient-reported long-term effects of progressive resistance training in Rheumatoid arthritis, and the effect of brief educational intervention on motivation for smoking cessation in Rheumatology patients. She has undergone training in the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound in inflammatory arthritis. She performs joint and soft tissue injections, minor salivary gland biopsy, and caudal epidural injections.

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