OP Timing:

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
10:00am - 04:00pm	10:00am - 04:00pm	10:00am - 04:00pm	10:00am - 04:00pm	10:00am - 04:00pm	Not Available	Not Available

S.No	Phase Of Trails	Indication	Current Status: Start Date (Year) And End Date (Year)
1	Phase III	Rheumatoid Arthritis	Completed (2007-2012)
2	Phase IIIb	Rheumatoid Arthritis	Completed (2008-2011)
3	Phase III	Systemic Lupus Erythematosus	Ongoing (2008)
4	Phase III	Rheumatoid Arthritis	Ongoing (2009)
5	Phase II	Rheumatoid Arthritis	Ongoing (2009)
6	Phase III	Rheumatoid Arthritis	Ongoing (2009)
7	Phase III	Rheumatoid Arthritis	Ongoing (2010)
8	Phase III	Rheumatoid Arthritis	Ongoing (2010)
9	Phase III	Fibromyalgia	Ongoing (2010)
10	Phase IV	Rheumatoid Arthritis	Ongoing (2010)
11	Phase II b	Systemic Lupus Erythematosus	Ongoing (2010)
12	Phase II	Rheumatoid Arthritis	Ongoing (2011)
13	Phase II	Rheumatoid Arthritis	Completed (2009-2011)
14	Phase II/III	Systemic Lupus Erythematosus	Ongoing (2007)
15	Phase II/III	Systemic Lupus Erythematosus	Completed (2008-2011)
16	Phase III	Rheumatoid Arthritis	Ongoing (2011)
17	Phase III	Rheumatoid Arthritis	Completed (2008-2009)
18	Phase II	Rheumatoid Arthritis	Completed (2009-2010)
19	Phase III	Systemic Lupus Erythematosus	Completed (2008-2009)
20	Phase II	Rheumatoid Arthritis	Completed (2009-2010)
21	Phase III	Rheumatoid Arthritis	Completed (2009-2010)
22	Phase II a	Rheumatoid Arthritis	Completed (2009-2010)
23	Phase III	Osteoarthritis	Completed (2009-2011)
24	Phase III	Gout	Completed (2009-2011)
25	Phase III	Gout	Completed (2009-2011)
26	Phase III	Rheumatoid Arthritis	Ongoing (2012)

Qualifications

November 1987 M.B.B.S Rangaraya Medical College Kakinada, A.P. India
July 1995 M.D. (Gen. Med) Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences Hyderabad, A.P. India
October 1999 M.R.C.P (U.K)

Special Training

Training In India

Internship (House Officer): I worked as house office in a teaching hospital for 12 months. During this period, I rotated through different departments, which include General Medicine, General Surgery, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, E.N.T, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Chest Medicine, Dermatology and Psychiatry. I did 1 in 5 on – calls.

Post Graduate Training: I worked as S.H.O in Nizam‟s Institute of Medical Sciences, which is one of the top five University hospitals in India. It is a super speciality hospital and research institute. The Cardiology department in this hospital has international repute. The Radiology department in this hospital is recognized by Royal College of Physicians (U.K.). I did 3 ½ years S.H.O rotation in General Medicine in this hospital. During this period I rotated through different departments, which include Rheumatology, Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Respiratory, Dermatology, Infectious diseases, Oncology and Psychiatry. I also worked in acute medical wards like I.T.U, H.D.U, Acute Neurological Care Unit, C.C.U, and A & E. I did 1 in 4 on-calls (acute unselected take) throughout my rotation. I did two clinics a week. I was actively involved and participated in journal clubs, seminars, grand rounds, clinical meetings, radiology meetings, general medicine-haematology-oncology meetings, bedside clinics and CPCs. I did three clinico pathological conferences (CPC) during my training. I taught bedside clinics to fifth year medical students. I co-ordinated junior doctors on-call rotation for three years.

Training In U.K.

My training in the UK is sponsored by Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. I started my career in the UK as clinical attaché with Dr. M.J. Cushley in Dudley group of hospitals. I did three chest clinics in a week, actively participated in the on-calls and post take ward rounds. I passed MRCP part 1 in July 1996 while I was doing clinical attachment. I also did Cardiology clinics once a week with Dr. J. Flint and occasional attended Neurology and Gastroenterology clinics as a part of my membership preparation.

I worked as S.H.O for nearly 2 ½ years in Dudley Group of Hospitals. During this period I rotated through different departments which include Rheumatology, Cardiology, Chest Medicine, Endocrinology and Geriatrics. I did acute medical on calls (1 in 4 rota). It was three tier structure, HO (GP adm), RMO 1 (admit from AE), RMO 2 (ward work), RMO 3 (CCU), SPR. I did acute medical on-calls (acute unselective take) in all firms except in Rheumatology. I lead the Cardiac arrest team. On on-call days we admitted between 30 and 35 patients a day. I did between two and three clinics a week. Rheumatology on calls involved elective admissions only (selective admissions, quiet take). I actively participated in Journal clubs, Grand rounds, Clinical Audit, Radiology-General Medicine meetings, Radiology –Chest Medicine meetings, Case Presentations and M.R.C.P teaching programmes. I co-ordinated M.R.C.P. teaching rota very efficiently in the Dudley Group of Hospitals. Subsequently after passing M.R.C.P., I have been appointed as SPR (LAT) in Rheumatology in Withington Hospital, Manchester.

Experience

Professional Experience: .

Experience In General Medicine

Managed Following Emergencies:
Mi, Chb, Pneumothorax, Pleural Effusion, Acute Gi Bleed, Arf, Acute On Crf, Dka, Honk, Periodic Paralysis, Meningitis, Drug Od, Sah, Cva, Septic Arthritis, Ards, Septicemia, Dic, Vasculitis, Gb Syndrome.
Performed Following Procedures:
Central Venous Cannulation, Pleural Aspiration, Intercostal Tube Insertion And Drainage, Pleural Biopsy, Endotracheal Intubation, Elective And Emergency Cardio Version, Lumbar Puncture, Temporary Pacing, F.N.A.C And Abdominal Paracentesis. I Also Performed Exercise Tolerance Test.

Experience In Rheumatology:

S.H.O Experience:

I Worked In Rheumatology Department For 7 ½ Months Under The Supervision Of Two Rheumatology Consultants And Two Specialist Registrars. I Participated In Out Patient Clinics, Day Case Units And Combined Rheumatology Clinics. I Worked In 22 Bedded Rheumatology Ward. I Gained Good Experience In Managing Acute And Chronic Systemic Connective Tissue Diseases With Immunotherapy And Cyto-Toxic Therapy. I Confidently Performed Joint Injections In Joint Injection Clinics And Rheumatology Ward. I Actively Participated In Rheumatology Subject Seminars And Journal Clubs. I Also Involved In Chronic Pain Management Of Rheumatological Disorders Under The Supervision Of Two Pain Relief Consultants.

Registrar Experience:

I Worked As A Registrar In Rheumatology (L.A.T) In Withington Hospital, Manchester (University Hospitals Of South Manchester) From March 2000 To July 2000. I Did Three Rheumatology Clinics, One Osteoporosis Clinic And One Paediatric Rheumatology Clinic A Week. I Had An Inpatient Commitment At Buxton Hospital (Drh) And Also At Withington Hospital. I Taught Medical Students From Manchester Medical School (Cognition, Special Senses And Locomotion Module). I Did 1 In 4 Non-Resident On-Call For Rheumatology. In August 2001, I Worked As Spr In (Rheumatology At York District General Hospital). I Perform Joint Injections And Caudal Epidurals In The Opd And Run Day Case Chemotherapy In Opd.

Assistant Professor Of Rheumatology:

I Worked As Assistant Professor Of Rheumatology In Nizam‟S Institute Of Medical Sciences From May 2002 To May 2004. I Trained The Rheumatology Registrars, Senior Residents, Md Post Graduate Students And Rheumatology Fellows.

Audit:

I Attend The Clinical Audit Meetings Regularly. I Was Involved In An Ongoing „Stress – Muga Audit‟. I Designed This Study And Actively Involved In Collecting The Data. This Audit Is To Assess Muga Scan Role In The Follow – Up Of Aortic Regurgitation.

Teaching And Other Academic Activities:

I Have Been Involved In Teaching Medical Students. I Also Actively Participated In Journal Clubs And Case Presentations. I Co-Ordinated The M.R.C.P. Teaching Rota In Dudley Group Of Hospitals. I Attend Regional Weekly Spr Meetings At Southampton General Hospital Organized By Prof. Cyrus Cooper And Dr. Nigel Ardon. I Also Attended Pg Meetings Once In A Month In Mineral Hospital At Bath. I Have Been Teaching Rheumatology Regularly To Pgs.

Research:

My Dissertation For M.D Was “Culture Positive Enteric Fever” With Special Reference To Complications And Drug Resistance. I Want To Actively Participate In Rheumatology Research Programmes.

I Assisted In Rheumatoid Arthritis Prospective Study (Raps) In The U.K

Clinical Trial Experience As A Principal Investigator

Training on ICH –GCP and Schedule Y : Trained on ICH-GCP & Shedule Y in the year 2011.

Awards And Honors

First Rank in National Boards (D.N.B.), N.I.M.S, Hyderabad
Second Rank in Postgraduate Entrance Exam in N.I.M.S, Hyderabad
Prize in Medical Quiz, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad
Prize in Medical Quiz, at N.I.M.S, Hyderabad

Academic Exposure

In India:

October 1981 to October 1987: M.B.B.S Rangaraya Medical College Kakinada, A.P., India
December 1987 to November 1988 House Surgeon Govt. General Hospital Kakinada, A.P., India
July 1991 to December 1991 DNB Junior Resident (National Boards) General Medicine Department, NIMS Hyderabad, A.P., India
January 1997 to June 1997 Senior Resident (Registrar), Department of Medical Oncology NIMS, Hyderabad, A.P., India

In U.K:

January 1996 to November 1996 Clinical Attachment Russell Hall Hospital Dr. M.J. Cushley, Dudley
September 1997 to February 1998 S.H.O in Endocrinology & Rheumatology Dr. A.M. Zalin, S. Smith, Dr. John Delamere Dudley Group of Hospitals
February 1998 to August 1998 S.H.O in Geriatrics, Dr. H. Irfan, W Saunders Dudley Group of Hospitals
August 1998 to February 1999 S.H.O in Chest Medicine Dr. M.J. Cushley, M. Healy Dudley Group of Hospitals
February 1999 to August 1999 S.H.O in Rheumatology Dr. George Kitas, Dr. John Delamere Dudley Group of Hospitals
August 1999 to February 2000 S.H.O in Cardiology Dr. Jane Flint, Dr. P. Forsey Dudley Group of Hospitals
February 2000 to March 2000 S.H.O in Rheumatology Dr. George Kitas, Dr. John Delamere Dudley Group of Hospitals
March 2000 to July 2000 SPR in Rheumatology (LAT) Dr. P.A. Sanders, Dr. B. Pal, A Ismail Withington Hospital, Manchester
August 2000 SPR in Rheumatology General Medicine (LAS), Dr Klimiuk, Oldham General Hospital, Oldham
September 2000 SPR in Rheumatology (LAS) Dr Iverson York District General Hospital
October 2000 to April 2002 CMO (Registrar) in Rheumatology Dr Neil Buchanan, Dr Nigel Cox Winchester
May 2002 to May 2004 Assistant Professor Department of Rheumatology Nizam‟s Institute of Medical Sciences Hyderabad, A.P. India
May 2004 to till date Chief Rheumatologist Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences 1-8-31/1, Minister Road, Secunderabad – 500 003, A.P. India

Other

Member

Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, UK
National Osteoporosis Society, UK
International Fellow of American College of Rheumatology
British Society of Rheumatology
Indian Medical Association
Indian Rheumatology Association
Association Physicians of India
Fellow of International Medical Sciences Academy

Rheumatology Activities

I have been invited to give a guest lecture in CME by the Indian Medical Association, Nidadavole branch on “Basic Clinical Concepts, Myths & Facts in Rheumatological Practice” on 19th March 2005 at KSRK Lions Auditorium, IMA Hall, Nidadavole at 8.00 P.M.
A Free Osteoporosis Camp conducted by the department of Rheumatology, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences from 09th May 2005 to 13th May 2005 at KIMS, Secunderabad from 9.00 A.M. to 4.00 P.M
An Arthritis Awareness Camp conducted by the department of Rheumatology, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences on 31st May 2005 at conference hall, KIMS, Secunderabad at 5.00 P.M
I have been invited to give a guest lecture on “Myths and Facts about Joints” on 8th December 2005 at Visveswarayya Bhavan, Khairatabad, Hyderabad at 5.30 P.M.
I have been invited to give a guest lecture in CME by the Indian Medical Association, Palakol branch on “Overview of Rheumatology” on 24th December 2005 at Sri Challa Suryaprakasam-Subbalaxmi IMA Hall, Palakol at 8.00 P.M.
A Health Camp Organized by the Centre for Rural Reconstruction through Social Action on Rheumatic Problems for women (Health Education class) 28th May 2006 at Hotel Chandra Lok in Rajahmundry from 2.00 P.M. to 3.00 P.M.
Free Arthritis Camp conducted by the department of Rheumatology, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences on 21st September 2006 at Satya Diagnostic Center, Himayatnagar, Hyderabad from 9.00 A.M. to 4.00 P.M.
Free Arthritis Camp conducted by the department of Rheumatology, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences on 23rd September 2006 at Srinivasa Nursing Home, Bhongir, Dist. Nalgonda from 9.00 A.M. to 4.00 P.M.
Free Arthritis Camp conducted by the department of Rheumatology, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences on 26th September 2006 at Sai Durga Multi Specialty Hospital, Ramachandra puram, Hyderabad from 9.00 A.M. to 4.00 P.M.
Free Rheumatology Screening Camp conducted by the Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences on 08th November 2006 at Gramapanchayat office, Toopran Pet village, Choutuppal Mandal, Nalgonda District from 9.00 A.M. to 4.00 P.M.
I have been invited to give a guest lecture(CME) by the Indian Medical Association, Kakinada branch on “ Rheumatology in Common Practice” on 17th February 2007 at IMA Hall, Kakinada, from 8.00 P.M. to 9.00 P. M
I have been invited to give a guest lecture(CME) by the Central Health Service Officers Association & General Duty Medical Officers Association , Hyderabad Branch on “ Diagnosis and Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis” on 19th March 2008 at Conference Hall, K.S. Bhavan, Begumpet, Hyderabad at 2.45 P.M.
An Arthritis Awareness Program conducted by the department of Rheumatology, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences on 12th October 2009(World Arthritis Day) at Ravindra Bharathi, Hyderabad, from 9.30. A.M. – 12.30 P.M.
I have been invited to give a guest lecture(CME) on “ Rheumatology in General Practice” on 14th May 2010 at Hotel Riverbay, Rajahmundry at 9.00 P.M
I have been invited to give a guest lecture(CME) on “ Rheumatology in General Practice” on 15th May 2010 at Hotel Royal Park, Kakinada at 9.00 P.M
I have been invited to give a guest lecture(CME) on “ Rheumatology in General Practice” on 16th May 2010 at Hotel Athidi International, Elore at 9.00 P.M
I have been invited to give a guest lecture(CME) on “ Rheumatology in General Practice” on 17th May 2010 at Sidhartha Medical College, Vijayawada at 1.00 P.M – 2.00 P.M
I have been invited to give a guest lecture(CME) on “ Rheumatology in General Practice” on 17th May 2010 at Hotel DV Manor, Vijayawada at 9.00 P.M
I have been invited to give a guest lecture(CME) on “ Rheumatology in General Practice” on 18th May 2010 at Hotel Green Park, Visakhapatnam at 9.00 P.M
I have been invited to give a guest lecture(CME) on “ Rheumatology in General Practice” on 19th May 2010 at IMA Hall, Bhimavaram at 1.00 P.M
I have been invited to give a guest lecture(CME) on “ Rheumatology in General Practice” on 20th May 2010 at Dindi Resorts, Rajole at 9.00 P.M
I have been invited to give a guest lecture(CME) on “ Rheumatology in General Practice” on 21st May 2010 at, Palakol at 9.00 P.M – 2.00 P.M
I have been invited to give a guest lecture(CME) on “ Rheumatology in General Practice” on 03rd June 2010 at Seminar Hall, Steel Plant Visakhapatnam at 9.00 P.M
I have been invited to give a guest lecture in GP‟s Work Shop on “Osteoarthritis” on 23rd June 2010 at Hotel Taj Krishna at 2.45 – 3.45 P.M.
An Arthritis Awareness Camp conducted by the Retired Police Officers of Andhra Pradesh on 27th June 2010 at Seminar Hall, Police Officers Mess, Masab Tank, Hyderabad at 12.30 P.M - 1.00 P.M
I have been invited to give a guest lecture in GP‟s Work Shop on “Osteoarthritis” on 30th June 2010 at Hotel Taj Krishna at 3.00 P.M – 4.00 P.M.
I have been invited to give a guest lecture in GP‟s Work Shop on “Biologics in Rheumatoid Arthritis” on 21st August 2010 at CGHS Hospital at 2.00 P.M – 4.00 P.M, at Chennai.
An Arthritis Awareness Program conducted by the department of Rheumatology, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences on 12th October 2010 (World Arthritis Day) at Conference Hall, KIMS, Secunderabad, from 3.00. P.M. – 5.00 P.M.

Conferences Attended

National:

CME (Continuous Medical Education Programme) N.I.M.S, Hyderabad, India, 1993
Gastroenterology update, N.I.M.S, Hyderabad, India, 1993 3) Diabetes Update, N.I.M.S, Hyderabad, India, 1993.
B.P.C.O.N. National Conference on Hypertension, N.I.M.S, Hyderabad, India 1994.
A.P.I.C.O.N. National Physician Conference, Guwahati, Assam, India, 1994.
IRACON 2002 National Conference, Bangalore, 2002
IRACON 2004 National Conference, Chennai, 2004
IRACON 2005 National Conference, Hyderabad 2005
IRACON 2006 National Conference, , 2006
IRACON 2007 National Conference, , 2007
IRACON 2008 National Conference, , 2008
IRACON 2009 National Conference, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 2009
IRACON 2010 National Conference, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, 2010

International:

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Course, Midlands, UK, September 1997 2) CME. Queen Elizabeth hospital, Birmingham, UK, 1999.
Master class teaching programmes conducted by Royal College of Physicians, held at Queen Elizabeth hospital, Birmingham, UK, 1999.
PBL, Withington Hospital, Manchester, UK, April?
Effective Teaching Techniques (TIPS), SMUHT, Withington Hospital, Manchester, UK, July 2000.
Pain Management RCP, London, UK July 2000. 7) BSR Annual Conference, April 2001, Edinburgh, U.K., 8) EULAR 2001 Prague.
Ten Topics, St Thomas Hospital, London, UK, July 2001
Practical Rheumatology, Oxford, U.K, Sept 2001
5 day workshop on Medical Statistics, Sheffield, UK, Sept 2001
Presented a rare case of Vasculitis in Wessex Rheumatology Conference, UK, Sep 2001.
ACR Annual Conference, San Francisco, Nov 2001
APLAR 2004, South Korea,
EULAR 2006, Amsterdam

APLAR 2006, Malaysia

The Hidden Burden Of Rheumatic Disease: Mental Health, Relationships and Everyday Life

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT