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Dr. Vijay Viswanathan [DNB (Paediatrics), DCH, Fellowship in Paediatric Rheumatology (Australia), Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Rheumatology (Australia)]
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+91-8860606766 | +91-9910655125About Dr. Vijay Viswanathan [DNB (Paediatrics), DCH, Fellowship in Paediatric Rheumatology (Australia), Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Rheumatology (Australia)]
Dr. Vijay Viswanathan is Paediatric Rheumatologist and Currently Working as Consultant - Paediatric Rheumatology in the Rheumatology Department at Jupiter Hospital, Eastern Express Highway, Thane, India.
He is having more than 10 years of experience in the field of Paediatric Rheumatology.
He has completed his DCH, DNB in Paediatrics, a Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Rheumatology from the University of Western Australia, and a Post-doctoral Advanced Trainee Fellowship in Paediatric Rheumatology from Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, Perth, Western Australia in 2009.
Profile Highlights :
- Dr. Viswanathan received his preliminary training in paediatric rheumatology at Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai, followed by advanced training at Princess Margaret Hospital for Children in Perth, Western Australia (2008 to 2009). He is among the relatively few dedicated paediatric rheumatologists in India and consults at Jupiter Hospital in both Thane and Pune.
- Paediatric rheumatology deals with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions affecting the joints, muscles, skin and blood vessels of children, such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis, childhood lupus, juvenile dermatomyositis and vasculitis. These conditions need early diagnosis and specialised treatment to prevent joint damage and help children lead active lives.
- His particular clinical interests include musculoskeletal medicine in children, joint hypermobility and ligamentous laxity, and chronic pain syndromes. He manages a wide range of rheumatological conditions and performs various rheumatology procedures, including joint injections.
- Dr. Viswanathan served as Honorary Secretary of the Paediatric Rheumatology Society of India (2016 to 2018). He has presented research at national and international conferences, has publications in indexed international journals and is a regular invited speaker at Pedicon.
Areas of Expertise :
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
- Childhood Lupus and Vasculitis
- Musculoskeletal Medicine in Children
- Joint Hypermobility
- Chronic Pain Syndromes in Children
- Childhood Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Juvenile Dermatomyositis
- Kawasaki Disease
- Childhood Vasculitis
- Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (IgA Vasculitis)
- Periodic Fever Syndromes
- Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
- Uveitis-associated Arthritis
- Intra-articular Joint Injections
List of Treatments
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
- Childhood Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Juvenile Dermatomyositis
- Kawasaki Disease
- Childhood Vasculitis
- Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (IgA Vasculitis)
- Periodic Fever Syndromes
- Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
- Chronic Pain Syndromes in Children
- Uveitis-associated Arthritis
- Intra-articular Joint Injections
- Musculoskeletal Pain in Children
Work Experience
Currently Working as Consultant - Paediatric Rheumatology in the Rheumatology Department at Jupiter Hospital, Eastern Express Highway, Thane, India.
Past Experience :
- Advanced Trainee Fellow in Paediatric Rheumatology - Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, Perth, Western Australia (2008-2009)
- Preliminary Paediatric Rheumatology Training - Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai
- Honorary Secretary - Paediatric Rheumatology Society of India (2016-2018)
Education & Training
- DCH
- DNB (Paediatrics)
- Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Rheumatology - University of Western Australia
- Post-doctoral Advanced Trainee Fellowship in Paediatric Rheumatology - Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, Perth, 2009
Awards & Recognition
- Honorary Secretary - Paediatric Rheumatology Society of India (2016-2018)
- Research presentations at national and international conferences
- Publications in indexed international journals
- Regular invited speaker at Pedicon
Associated Hospitals
🏨 Jupiter Hospital, Eastern Express Highway, Thane
Location
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Jupiter Hospital, Eastern Express Highway, Thane, India
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Dr. Vijay Viswanathan practice?
Dr. Vijay Viswanathan practises as Consultant - Paediatric Rheumatology at Jupiter Hospital, Eastern Express Highway, Thane, India, and also consults at Jupiter Hospital, Pune.
What does Dr. Vijay Viswanathan specialise in?
He specialises in paediatric rheumatology, including juvenile arthritis, childhood lupus and vasculitis, joint hypermobility and chronic pain syndromes in children.
How much experience does Dr. Vijay Viswanathan have?
Dr. Vijay Viswanathan has more than 10 years of experience in paediatric rheumatology, with advanced fellowship training in Perth, Australia.
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