About Dr. Abhishek Patil

• Dr. Abhishek Patil is one of the leading rheumatologists in Bangalore, with extensive experience in diagnosing and managing autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal disorders.
• His clinical expertise covers a broad spectrum of rheumatologic and autoimmune disorders, including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Gout, Osteoarthritis, and Spondyloarthritis, as well as systemic connective tissue diseases such as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Sjogren’s Syndrome, Scleroderma, and Myositis.
• He also specialises in the management of Systemic Vasculitis (including ANCA Vasculitis, Takayasu Arteritis, and Cutaneous Vasculitis), Fibromyalgia, Soft Tissue Rheumatism, and Allergy-related disorders.
• Dr. Patil’s academic journey reflects his unwavering pursuit of excellence. He completed his MBBS from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubli, followed by an MD in General Medicine from University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) & GTB Hospital, New Delhi.
• Driven by a passion for understanding immune-mediated diseases, he pursued a DNB in Rheumatology from the Institute of Applied Health Sciences (IAH), New Delhi, and later obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSK USG) from UCAM University, Spain.
• In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Patil has made impactful academic contributions through research on the immunogenicity of biological agents, disease activity correlation in spondyloarthritis, and innovations in musculoskeletal imaging.
• His work has been published in several reputed national and international journals, including the Archives of Rheumatology and the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases.
• Dr. Patil has received numerous accolades for his academic and professional excellence, including multiple Gold Medals during MBBS and the prestigious President NBE Gold Medal for DNB Rheumatology (2017).
• A passionate educator, Dr. Patil has been instrumental in training Rheumatology fellows, mentoring young clinicians, and promoting advanced diagnostic approaches like musculoskeletal ultrasound and nailfold capillaroscopy.
• His teaching approach emphasises clinical reasoning, evidence-based management, and holistic patient care.
• Dr. Patil is an active member of the Indian Rheumatology Association (IRA) and the Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Society (MUS).