Dr. I. Rajendra Vara Prasad
Dr. I. Prasad
Rheumatology 18+ Years Experience

Dr. I. Rajendra Vara Prasad

MBBS, MD, DM, APLAR Fellowship
Consultant Rheumatologist, Rheumatology

About Dr. I. Rajendra Vara Prasad

Professional Summary

Dr. I. Rajendra Vara Prasad is a highly accomplished Consultant Rheumatologist currently practicing at Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, Hyderabad. With nearly two decades of experience in internal medicine and rheumatology, he brings deep expertise in the management of musculoskeletal and autoimmune diseases affecting both adults and children. His specialized training includes a DM in Rheumatology from the prestigious Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) and an APLAR Fellowship at the Centre for Rheumatology, University College London, UK, where he worked alongside renowned lupus expert Professor David Isenberg. Dr. Vara Prasad has built a distinguished academic and clinical career, progressing from Junior Resident to Associate Professor at NIMS before joining Yashoda Hospitals in 2017. He holds significant leadership positions, including President of the Indian Rheumatology Association Hyderabad Chapter (2024–2026), and has served as Scientific Committee Chairman for major national conferences including IRACON 2023. His research contributions, particularly in systemic lupus erythematosus, lupus nephritis, and myositis, have been published in respected journals including the Journal of Rheumatology and Rheumatology Oxford. International patients can trust his blend of academic rigor, extensive clinical experience, and compassionate patient-centered care.

Specializations

Rheumatology

Procedures & Expertise

Education & Qualifications

  • APLAR Fellowship, Centre for Rheumatology, University College London, London, UK (June 2013 – November 2013)
  • DM (Rheumatology), Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad (2008–2011)
  • MD (Internal Medicine), Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad (2005–2008)
  • MBBS, Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad (1999–2005)

Hospital Affiliations

  • Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, Hyderabad

Awards & Recognition

  • President, Rheumatology Association Hyderabad Chapter (2024–2026)
  • Scientific Committee Chairman, Annual Indian Rheumatology Conference, IRACON 2023
  • Associate Editor, Indian Journal of Rheumatology (2023)
  • Regular Faculty, Annual Indian Rheumatology Conference, IRACON
  • Editor, API & ICP Monograph on "Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Associated Diseases" (2018–2019)
  • Associate Editor, API & ICP "Myositis Monograph" (2018)
  • Secretary, Indian Rheumatology Association Hyderabad Chapter (2017–2019)
  • Scientific Committee Chairman, SZIRACON (May 2017)
  • Organizing Secretary, SLE Symposium 2016, NIMS
  • Quiz Master, South-West Zonal National IRACON Quiz (2014, 2015, 2016)

Professional Memberships

  • President, Indian Rheumatology Association Hyderabad Chapter
  • Member, Indian Rheumatology Association
  • Member, The Indian Society for Primary Immune Deficiency
  • Member, The Association of Physicians of India
  • Member, Indian Medical Association

Selected Publications

  • Study on posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in SLE — Journal of Rheumatology (2011)
  • Infections in rheumatology practice — Indian Journal of Rheumatology (2011)
  • Assessment of long-term remission in lupus nephritis patients — Rheumatology Oxford (2014)
  • Vasculopathies of peripheral arterial disease — Journal of the Association of Physicians of India (2011)

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