Dr. Aruna S Malipeddi

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About:

Dr. Aruna S Malipeddi is a highly accomplished Rheumatologist with over two decades of experience in the UK and India, specialising in autoimmune and inflammatory Rheumatic diseases. She is known for her clinical acumen, empathetic patient communication, and evidence-based approach to complex rheumatologic care, and her diagnostic expertise and focus on patient and family education have helped countless patients manage chronic conditions, including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Vasculitis, and Spondyloarthritis.

Dr. Aruna is a MRCP (UK) examiner with a strong academic background, including several international publications and conference presentations.

She sets herself apart through her unique ability to individualise treatments, her strong commitment to patient and family involvement & education aiming at improving treatment compliance & outcomes. Her expertise in musculoskeletal ultrasound aids in precise diagnosis and reduce unnecessary investigations.

Her career reflects a blend of global training, academic leadership, and personalised care that empowers patients to live fuller lives despite chronic illness.

Education:

• MBBS, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, India (1996)
• MRCP (UK), Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom (2004)
• MRCP (Rheumatology), Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom (2011)
• CCT (Rheumatology, UK), Postgraduate Medical Education & Training Board, UK (2011)
• FRCP (London), Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom (2018)

Experience:

• Senior Consultant -Rheumatology, Arete Hospitals (June 2025 – Present)
• General Medicine Training, Royal College of Physicians Accredited Programme, UK (2001 – 2004)
• Senior Consultant – Rheumatology, Citizens Hospital, Hyderabad (Oct 2023 – May 2025)
• Senior Consultant – Rheumatology, Continental Hospital, Hyderabad (2013 – 2022)
• Specialist Registrar – Rheumatology, United Kingdom (2005 – 2011)

Professional Membership:

• Royal College of Physicians
• Indian Rheumatology Association

Focus Services and Treatment:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis & Gout
• Connective Tissue Diseases – SLE, Scleroderma & Sjogren’s Syndrome
• Myositis
• Osteoporosis
• Spondyloarthropathy
• Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Vasculitis and complex autoimmune conditions
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for diagnostic and therapeutic precision
• Reproductive Rheumatology and women’s health in autoimmunity
• Diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune & inflammatory Rheumatic diseases

Special Interests and Expertise:

Dr Aruna provides evidence-based & personalised treatment for her patients. Her special interests include:

• Reproductive Rheumatology and Women’s Autoimmune Health
• Vasculitis and Connective Tissue Disorders
• Precision Medicine Approaches in Rheumatic Diseases

 Publications:

1. Chasing the Dragon: A case of Heroin-induced Rhabdomyolysis. K Ali, A Al-kaabi, A Malipeddi. Midlands Medicine 2005;23(4):168-169.
2. Disseminated tuberculosis following anti-TNFa treatment. AS Malipeddi, R Rajendran, G Kallarackal. LANCET 2007;369:162.
3. Disseminated tuberculosis after anti - TNFa treatment – letter to the editor – reply. AS Malipeddi, G Kallarackal. LANCET 2007;370:565.
4. 4Limb shaking transient attacks in patients with severe bilateral carotid occlusive disease and antihypertensive medication. AS Malipeddi, KM Ali, C Roffe. The American Journal of Case Reports 2008;9:82-84.
5. Posterior Interosseous Nerve palsy an unusual complication of rheumatoid arthritis: case report and review of the literature. AS Malipeddi, VRM Reddy, G Kallarackal.  Semin Arthritis Rheum 2011 Jun;40(6):576-9.
6. Pelvic Insufficiency fractures.AS Malipeddi, J Saklatvala, SN Kamath. Rheumatology 2006; S :146.
7. Allopurinol – an agent for resistant psoriasis. AS Malipeddi, J Francis. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2006;175(3):es2:100.
8. Unusual compressive neuropathy secondary to rheumatoid arthritis. AS Malipeddi, G Kallarackal. Rheumatology 2007;S:46(1):i139.
9. Patients own experiences with methotrexate for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. AS Malipeddi, G Kallarackal. Rheumatology 2008;S:47(2):ii129.
10. Exacerbation of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis induced by interferon therapy. AS Malipeddi, G Kallarackal. Rheumatology 2008;S:47(2):ii30.
11. Is it Lupus? Is it TTP? Or is it both? AS Malipeddi, R Neame. Rheumatology 2010;S:49(1):i41.
12. Anti tumour necrosis factor therapy in rheumatoid arthritis: the risk of tuberculosis. M Langtree, M Lam, A Malipeddi, W Hassan. Rheumatology 2010;S:49(1):i92.
13. Do Patients know enough about their anti-TNF treatment? AS Malipeddi, R Neame. Rheumatology 2010;S:49(1):i93.
14. Sociodemographic Differences Between Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis: A Rheumatology Outpatient based comparison of Indian Gujarati and Caucasian patients. AS Malipeddi, R Neame, J Francis, W Hassan. Rheumatology 2011; S:50(3):iii139.

 Presentation:

1. Posterior Interosseous Nerve palsy: an unusual complication of rheumatoid arthritis A S Malipeddi, G Kallarackal. Poster Presentation at Midlands Rheumatology Society meeting, March 2006
2. Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis secondary to acetretin treatment. A S Malipeddi, R. Oldham. Poster Presentation at Midlands Rheumatology Society meeting, March 2006
3. Allopurinol – an agent for resistant psoriasis A S Malipeddi, S Moore, J Francis. Poster Presentation at Midlands Rheumatology Society meeting, March 2006
4. Pelvic Insufficiency Fracture. A S Malipeddi, J Saklatvala, SN Kamath. Poster presentation at BSR annual meeting, May 2006, Glasgow.
5. Unusual compressive neuropathy secondary to rheumatoid arthritis. A S Malipeddi, G Kallarackal Poster presentation at BSR annual meeting, May 2007, Birmingham.
6. Patients own experiences with methotrexate for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. A S Malipeddi, G Kallarackal. Poster presentation at BSR annual meeting, April 2008, Liverpool.
7. Exacerbation of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis induced by interferon therapy. A S Malipeddi, G Kallarackal. Poster presentation at BSR annual meeting, April 2008, Liverpool.
8. Is it Lupus? Is it TTP? Or is it both? A S Malipeddi, R Neame. Poster presentation at BSR annual meeting, April 2010, Birmingham
9. Do Patients know enough about their anti-TNF treatment? A S Malipeddi, R Neame. Poster presentation at BSR annual meeting, April 2010, Birmingham. 
10. Anti tumour necrosis factor therapy in rheumatoid arthritis: the risk of tuberculosis. M Langtree, M Lam, A Malipeddi, W Hassan. Poster presentation at BSR annual meeting, April 2010, Birmingham
11. Sociodemographic Differences Between Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis: A Rheumatology Outpatient Based Comparison of Indian Gujarati and Caucasian Patients. A S Malipeddi, R Neame, J Francis, W Hassan. Poster presentation at BSR annual meeting, April 2011, Brighton
12. Psoriatic Arthritis: Is there any difference between Gujarati Indian & Caucasian patients? A S Malipeddi, R Neame, J Francis, W Hassan. Poster presentation at GRAPPA annual meeting, July 2011, Naples, Italy