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Dr.SACHIN K. KATARKAR

Dr.SACHIN K. KATARKAR

PGCC - Rheumatology, MBBS, MD - Medicine

Internal Medicine

9 years experience

Dr. Sachin K. Katarkar is a Consultant Rheumatologist and Internal Medicine in Mumbai, Thane and Dombivli area. He has post-graduated in Internal Medicine from Govt medical college, MS university Baroda, Gujrat. He has undergone further studies PDC in Rheumatology from JHU, Baltimore. Recently he has completed EULAR postgraduate course held in prague (Czech Republic). Presently practicing as a Rheumatologist in Spandan Clinic Airoli, Gastrocare centre in Mulund, Doctors Planet Thane, Saffire Hospital in Kharegaon Thane, and AIMS Hospital in Dombivli. He has been affiliated to Fortis Hospital, Mulund (West). Arthritis treatment is provided by a Rheumatologists. Patients with arthritis meaning joint pain and swelling. Patient can suffer from single to multiple joint pain involving small joints of hands and feet, wrist, knee, shoulder, hip, ankle or back spine. Rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, sjogren syndrome, dermatomyositis and systemic sclerosis are some common disease streated by rheumatologists. Some patients develop lower back pain, uveitis (eye problem), pain in heels, ankle pain and swelling and skin problems like psoriasis with joint pain. Rheumatic diseases can affect lungs, skin and kidneys apart from joints. Arthritis treatment is done by using various medicines commonly called DMARDS. Most of these medicines give good results when taken under proper supervision. Frequent blood monitoring is required with some of these medicines. Newer drugs called biologic therapy are now being used in advanced cases of arthritis. Patients need physiotherapy (like knee exercises) along with medications. Diet in arthritis should be balanced and discussed. Patients of arthritis can be treated without surgery, if medical treatment is started early. You can get the phone number of Dr. SACHIN K. KATARKAR on Timesmed.com.

Services

Education

  • PGCC - Rheumatology - Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine - 2014
  • MBBS - Government Medical College and Hospital - Nagpur - 2002
  • MD - Medicine - ssgh - baroda - 2008.

Specializations

  • Rheumatologist
  • Internal Medicine.

Awards and Recognitions

Memberships

Experience

Registrations

  • 2003/02/346 - Maharashtra Medical Council - 2003.
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