Best Rheumatologists in Aster CMI Hospital (Hebbel) Bangalore, India

Dr. Chethana D is a distinguished Consultant Rheumatologist with over 20 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. With a strong focus on evidence-based medicine, she has established a reputation for precision and excellence in managing a wide range of rheumatological conditions.

Why Choose Dr. Chethana D?

• Extensive Clinical Expertise: With 20+ years of experience, Dr. Chethana D has a proven track record in treating various rheumatological conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, vasculitis (such as Wegener's granulomatosis, microscopic polyangiitis, Takayasu's arteritis), SLE, systemic sclerosis, myositis, sarcoidosis, and chronic pain.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: She is recognised for her expertise in performing intra-articular (joint) injections and soft tissue injections, and is trained in muscle and salivary gland biopsies. Dr. Chethana D is also proficient in musculoskeletal ultrasound and facilitates Biologic injections and infusions.
• Special Interest in Vasculitis: Having worked with experts in the field in the UK, Dr. Chethana D holds a special interest and advanced understanding of vasculitis.
• International Training & Experience: Dr. Chethana D completed her higher training in the United Kingdom, including MRCP Internal Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians and super-specialty training in Rheumatology at the prestigious Cambridge Deanery, where she obtained her CCT in 2013.

Dr. Sagar Bhattad is a distinguished Consultant in Paediatric Immunology, Rheumatology, and Bone Marrow Transplant, with over 16 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. As India’s first DM super-specialist in Paediatric Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, he has established a reputation for precision and excellence in the field.

Why Choose Dr. Sagar Bhattad?

• Extensive Clinical Expertise: With 16+ years of experience, Dr. Bhattad has a proven track record in the diagnosis and management of Primary Immune Deficiency Disorders (PIDs), Juvenile Arthritis, Kawasaki disease, Paediatric lupus, Rheumatic diseases in children and adolescents, and Auto-inflammatory diseases.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is known for his expertise in Bone Marrow Transplants (BMT), particularly in the treatment of immune deficiencies. His skills include administering intra-articular injections for childhood arthritis. His expertise extends to lab-immunology and the management of conditions such as HIV/AIDS and Nephrotic Syndrome.
• Pioneer in Immunology-Focused Bone Marrow Transplants: Dr. Bhattad has played a key role in developing and advancing BMT for immune deficiencies in India. He was instrumental in establishing the Centre of Excellence in Paediatric Immunology and Bone Marrow Transplant at Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore, which is among the few centres in India recognised by the Foundation for Primary Immunodeficiency (FPID), USA. Under his leadership, Aster CMI has conducted one of the highest numbers of immune deficiency transplants in the country.
• Leader in Paediatric Immunology and Rheumatology: Trained at the prestigious Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, and mentored by Prof. Surjit Singh, a pioneer in the field. He also gained insights into the latest BMT techniques during an observership at The Great North Children’s Hospital, Newcastle, UK — Europe’s largest centre for Paediatric Immune Deficiency Transplants — and an observership at Gaslini Institute, Genoa, Italy (one of the largest referral centres for Paediatric Rheumatology in Europe).
• Award-Winning Excellence: Dr. Bhattad has been recognised with prestigious awards, including the Silver Medal in MD Paediatrics and the Major Gen Amir Chand Gold Medal for his groundbreaking research on complement deficiency in paediatric lupus. In 2025, he received The Moopen’s Clinical Excellence Award, the highest clinical recognition within the Aster Group, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to medicine and research.