Dr Vijay Rao is a reputed Rheumatologist in Bangalore. He pursued his Graduate Education from Bangalore Medical College, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India. He then underwent specialist training in General Internal Medicine in West Midlands, United Kingdom and obtained his MRCP (UK) Gen Med qualification. He further underwent super specialist training in Rheumatology in some of the reputed centers in the United Kingdom and has worked with world renowned Professors in Rheumatology.He obtained his MRCP (UK) Rheumatology qualification and also a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Rheumatology. He also did a fellowship in SLE and Rheumatic Diseases in Pregnancy in the prestigious Lupus UK Center of Excellence, Birmingham, UK. He was then appointed as a Consultant Rheumatologist in The University Hospital, Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom. He has also completed United States Medical Licensing Exam Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates Certification and European League Against Rheumatism Certification.Dr Vijay is a member of professional bodies such as the British Society of Rheumatology, European League Against Rheumatism, American College of Rheumatology, Indian Rheumatology Association and Royal College of Physicians (UK). He has current active registration and licensure in Karnataka Medical Council and General Medical Council, UK.He was awarded first prize for his oral presentation made on biologic switches in Rheumatoid Arthritis. He has many publications in top Rheumatology journals to his credit.Currently, Dr Vijay consults at the Manipal Hospitals based in Bangalore. He has gathered wide experience in the field of Rheumatology by working in various clinics like Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Lupus UK center of excellence Birmingham, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and many more.His expertise lies in the treatment and management of various rheumatoid and musculoskeletal conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren’s syndrome, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, vasculitis, rheumatic diseases, ankylosing spondylitis, fibromyalgia and other connective tissue and cartilage problems affecting the body. He has special interest and exclusive training in lupus (SLE), connective tissue disorders and cardiovascular complications of rheumatological conditions. You can book an instant appointment with Dr. Vijay Rao K R on Timesmed.com