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Dr. Shashank Akerkar [MBBS, MD (Medicine), FACR]
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+91-8860606766 | +91-9910655125About Dr. Shashank Akerkar [MBBS, MD (Medicine), FACR]
Dr. Shashank Akerkar is Rheumatologist and Currently Working as Consultant - Rheumatology in the Rheumatology Department at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai, India.
He is having more than 15 years of experience in the field of Rheumatology.
He has completed his MBBS from Grant Medical College and JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai in 2000 and MD in Medicine from Seth G.S. Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai in 2004. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology (FACR).
Profile Highlights :
- Dr. Shashank Akerkar is a rheumatologist practising at Fortis Hospital, Mulund. He trained at two of Mumbai's leading teaching institutions, Grant Medical College with the JJ Group of Hospitals and Seth G.S. Medical College with KEM Hospital.
- His fellowship of the American College of Rheumatology (FACR) reflects his standing in the field. Rheumatology deals with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions that affect the joints, muscles, bones and often internal organs.
- Dr. Akerkar treats conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and other spondyloarthritides, psoriatic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis, gout and osteoporosis. Modern disease-modifying and biologic medicines allow many of these conditions to be controlled well when they are diagnosed early.
- He focuses on early diagnosis, careful monitoring of medicines and long-term follow-up so that patients can preserve joint function and quality of life.
Areas of Expertise :
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Spondyloarthritis
- Lupus and Connective Tissue Diseases
- Gout
- Vasculitis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Scleroderma
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Myositis
- Biologic Therapy for Autoimmune Arthritis
List of Treatments
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Scleroderma
- Vasculitis
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Myositis
- Biologic Therapy for Autoimmune Arthritis
Work Experience
Currently Working as Consultant - Rheumatology in the Rheumatology Department at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai, India.
Education & Training
- MBBS - Grant Medical College and JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, 2000
- MD (Medicine) - Seth G.S. Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, 2004
- FACR - American College of Rheumatology
Awards & Recognition
- Fellow - American College of Rheumatology (FACR)
Associated Hospitals
🏨 Fortis Hospital Mulund West, Mumbai
Location
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Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai, India
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Dr. Shashank Akerkar practice?
Dr. Shashank Akerkar practices at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai, India, where he consults as a Rheumatologist with the hospital's specialist team.
What does Dr. Shashank Akerkar specialise in?
Dr. Shashank Akerkar specialises in autoimmune and inflammatory joint and connective tissue diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis, lupus, vasculitis and gout.
How much experience does Dr. Shashank Akerkar have?
Dr. Shashank Akerkar has more than 15 years of experience in the field.
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