Dr. Uma Karjigi is a highly experienced Rheumatologist based at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore, India. With over 15 years of clinical experience, she has dedicated her career exclusively to the field of Rheumatology, having worked in this specialty for more than 9 years. Dr. Karjigi has had the opportunity to work at several reputed NHS institutions across the UK, gaining valuable exposure in managing complex multisystem rheumatological conditions. Dr. Uma Karjigi is proficient in multiple languages, including English and Hindi, ensuring seamless communication with a diverse range of patients. She is known for her patient-centric approach, combining clinical excellence with compassionate care. Her expertise spans a wide spectrum of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, and she is committed to providing the highest standards of treatment to both domestic and international patients seeking specialized rheumatological care. Her extensive research portfolio, with multiple presentations at prestigious international conferences including EULAR and BSR meetings, reflects her dedication to advancing the field of Rheumatology and staying at the forefront of evidence-based medicine.
- Rheumatology
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
- Systemic Autoimmune Vasculitis
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
- Vasculitis
- Spondyloarthropathies
- Connective tissue diseases
- Managing Rheumatology conditions during pregnancy and lactation
- MBBS
- MD (General Medicine)
- MRCP (UK) – Rheumatology
- CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training)
– Rheumatology (UK)
- Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore (Indira Nagar)
- Completion Training Certificate in Rheumatology, Karnataka Medical Council
- Indian Medical Association - Indian Medical Council
- Indian Rheumatology Association
- Presented "Empowering patients to use spider complexes in calculating their own DAS scores" at EULAR 2013, Rome, Italy
- Presented "Refractory Kikistigram Sarcoidosis responding to Infliximab" at BSR 2013, Birmingham, UK
- Presented "Assessing the Cardiovascular Risk profiles in Patients with risk of Antiphospholipid Clinic" at EULAR 2012, Berlin, Germany
- Presented "Acute Polymyositis associated with haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytic syndrome" at Rheumatology Meeting 2012, York, UK
- Presented "Methotrexate Sarcoidosis involving Pelvic Bone Responding to Infliximab" at Rheumatology Meeting 2012, York, UK
- Disease Activity Score calculation in patients with RA – comparing Tablet and Paper Method
– completed and presented at EULAR 2013, Rome, Italy
- Published peer-reviewed papers in Rheumatoid Arthritis and related clinical areas
- Unconventional Side Effects of Interferons – a case report (Clinical Medicine)
- Unusual cause of hypereosinophilia (BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders)
- Acute Polymyositis associated with haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytic syndrome (Indian Journal)
- Refractory sarcoidosis involving pelvic bone responding to Infliximab (British Medical Journal Musculoskeletal Disorders)
- Assessing Cardiovascular risk in patients with RA (Annals of Rheumatic Diseases)
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