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Dr. Lalitha Shekhar [MBBS, MD (Medicine)]
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+91-8860606766 | +91-9910655125About Dr. Lalitha Shekhar [MBBS, MD (Medicine)]
Dr. Lalitha Shekhar is General Physician and Currently Working as Director in the Internal Medicine Department at Medanta - The Medicity, Sector 38, Gurugram, India.
She is having more than 39 years of experience in the field of internal medicine.
She has completed her MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi in 1973, MD (Medicine) from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi in 1978.
Profile Highlights :
- Dr. Shekhar heads the Internal Medicine and Geriatrics department at Medanta and also consults at Medanta Mediclinic, Defence Colony. Her expertise lies in chronic medical problems and multi-system problems, where several organs are affected at once and careful, coordinated evaluation is needed.
- She has a particular interest in infectious and autoimmune diseases. Autoimmune conditions such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis occur when the immune system attacks the body's own tissues, while infectious diseases range from common fevers to complex tropical and hospital-acquired infections; both often present with vague, overlapping symptoms that call for experienced diagnostic judgement.
- Her practice also covers diabetes mellitus and geriatric medicine, caring for older adults who frequently live with several long-term conditions and multiple medications. She is on the panel of Vigilare, a body that supervises adverse drug reactions, which reflects her focus on safe prescribing.
- Dr. Shekhar is actively involved in teaching DNB students and is a member of the Indian Medical Association and the Delhi Medical Council. Her long clinical experience and academic involvement make her a trusted physician for patients with complex medical problems.
Areas of Expertise :
- Internal Medicine
- Geriatric Medicine
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Infectious Diseases
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Multi-system Diseases
- Fever of Unknown Origin
- Hypertension
- Multi-system Disorders
- Geriatric Care
- Thyroid Disorders
- Respiratory Infections
- Tropical Infections (Dengue, Malaria, Typhoid)
- Anaemia
List of Treatments
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Infectious Diseases
- Fever of Unknown Origin
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Hypertension
- Multi-system Disorders
- Geriatric Care
- Thyroid Disorders
- Respiratory Infections
- Tropical Infections (Dengue, Malaria, Typhoid)
- Anaemia
- Chronic Disease Management
- Adverse Drug Reaction Management
- Preventive Health Check-ups
Work Experience
Currently Working as Director in the Internal Medicine Department at Medanta - The Medicity, Sector 38, Gurugram, India.
Education & Training
- MBBS - Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, 1973
- MD (Medicine) - Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, 1978
Awards & Recognition
- Member - Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Member - Delhi Medical Council
- Panel Member - Vigilare (adverse drug reaction supervision body)
- DNB Teacher - Medanta
Associated Hospitals
🏨 Medanta - The Medicity Hospital-Gurugram
Location
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Medanta - The Medicity, Sector 38, Gurugram, India
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Dr. Lalitha Shekhar practice?
Dr. Lalitha Shekhar practises as Director of Internal Medicine at Medanta - The Medicity, Sector 38, Gurugram, and also consults at Medanta Mediclinic, Defence Colony.
What does Dr. Lalitha Shekhar specialise in?
She specialises in internal medicine, with particular interest in autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases, diabetes, multi-system diseases and geriatric medicine.
How much experience does Dr. Lalitha Shekhar have?
Dr. Shekhar has more than 39 years of professional experience in internal medicine.
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