Media Release
Udupi, Jan 29: Kasturba Hospital, Manipal has announced the addition of a new specialist to its esteemed panel of healthcare experts. Starting from February 2, 2024, the renowned rheumatologists at KMC Hospital, Attavar, Mangaluru, Dr Shivraj Padiyar and Dr Prathyusha Manikuppam will be available for consultation at Kasturba Hospital, Manipal.
Dr Avinash Shetty, medical superintendent, Kasturba Hospital, Manipal announced that, Dr Shivraj Padiyar and Dr Prathyusha Manikuppam will be available for consultations on every Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Patients are encouraged to consider a consultation, particularly if experiencing any of the following symptoms: Autoimmune diseases in pregnancy, Interstitial lung disease due to autoimmune diseases, Arthrities (Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis) , Lupus, Inflammatory myositis and Scleroderma, Morphea, Vasculitis, Gout and related crystal arthropathies,IgG4 related disease, sarcoidosis, Degenerative conditions ( Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia) etc.
Dr Anand Venugopal, COO- Teaching Hospital MAHE Manipal stated, "We are happy to welcome Dr Shivraj Padiyar and Dr Prathyusha Manikuppam to our esteemed team of healthcare professionals in Manipal. This addition of rheumatology services aligns with our commitment to delivering exceptional medical care and diagnostics to the community of Udupi and neighbouring districts."
To schedule an appointment or for more information, please contact the phone number 0820 2571967.