Dr. Anand P is an experienced Consultant in Paediatric Rheumatology at Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru. He has over 15 years of experience in paediatrics and 6+ years in paediatric rheumatology. He holds an MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), and DNB, and has completed an EULAR Fellowship in Paediatric Rheumatology from Gaslini Hospital, Genoa, Italy. He previously served as Assistant Professor at St. John’s Medical College Hospital and is the current President of the Paediatric Rheumatology Society. He speaks five languages, enabling clear communication with families from diverse backgrounds.

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS – University of Mumbai
• MD (Paediatrics) – University of Mumbai (2001–2004)
• DNB (Paediatrics) – National Board of Examinations, India

Fellowships

• EULAR Fellowship in Paediatric Rheumatology – Gaslini Hospital, Genoa, Italy

Professional Experience

• Assistant Professor – St. John’s Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru (Sept 2004 – Dec 2009)
• Consultant – Paediatric Rheumatology, Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru

Awards & Achievements

• Described the first human phenotype of a SHARPIN gene mutation‍
• Reported the first cases of MAJEED syndrome outside West Asia

Professional Memberships

• President – Paediatric Rheumatology Society

Publications‍

• 13 indexed publications