Dr. Abhishek Patil is an exceptionally qualified specialist in Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, currently serving as the Head of Department at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road. His expertise covers arthritis, systemic connective tissue diseases, vasculitis, soft tissue rheumatism, allergy-related conditions, chronic pain syndromes, and immunogenicity of biological agents. He has authored multiple national and international publications, contributed to clinical research, and actively trains Rheumatology fellows. His multilingual skills support effective communication with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS – KIMS, Hubli
• MD (Medicine) – UCMS & GTBH, New Delhi
• DNB (Rheumatology) – IAH, New Delhi
• PG Diploma MSK USG – UCAM, Spain

Professional Experience

• HOD and Consultant – Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Manipal Hospital (Old Airport Road)
• Worked as Sub-PI in the 14V-MC-JADY (e) Phase 3 multicenter study evaluating Baricitinib
• Involved in the training of Rheumatology fellows

Awards & Achievements

• Received Multiple Gold Medals during MBBS
• President NBE gold medal for DNB Rheumatology 2017
• Authored several National and International publications
• Received multiple academic rewards during MD and DNB Rheumatology training

Professional Memberships

• Member of Indian Rheumatology Association (IRA)
• Member of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Society (MUS)

Certifications

• PG Diploma MSK USG – UCAM, Spain

Publications

• Patil A et al. An Unusual Case of Giant Cell Arteritis with Monoarthritis and Orchitis at Presentation. Arch Rheumatol. 2017; 32(3):268-270.
• Patil A et al. Anti-drug antibodies and low serum trough infliximab levels correlate with disease activity measures in spondyloarthritis patients on an as-needed infliximab treatment. Int J Rheum Dis. 2019.
• Patil A et al. Lepra reaction presenting with inflammatory polyarthritis. Apollo Medicine. 2017.
• Patil A et al. Hydroxychlorine-induced auditory toxicity.‍
• Patil A et al. Effect of cigarette smoking on renal function in healthy male subjects, a cross-sectional analytical study. GJRA. 2019; 4:6-8.
• ‍MEDICAL COUNCIL OF INDIA (MCI) VALID PUBLICATION AS PER FEBRUARY 2020 GAZETTE.