Dr. Dhaiwat Shukla

Dr Dhaiwat Shukla is a dedicated rheumatologist in Ahmedabad with 13 years of experience in clinical immunology, rheumatology, and autoimmune disorders.

He currently serves as a Visiting Consultant at Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Ahmedabad, and is also associated with Atulya Superspeciality Hospital and Amba Health Centre and Hospital.

If you are searching for the best rheumatologist in Ahmedabad or a trusted autoimmune disease specialist, Dr Dhaiwat brings advanced expertise in inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue disorders, vasculitis, and autoimmune lung diseases.

He is known for precise immunological diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, and compassionate long-term disease management. He consults in English, Hindi, and Gujarati.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Dhaiwat Shukla specialises in comprehensive clinical immunology and rheumatology, with a strong focus on autoimmune and musculoskeletal conditions.

Inflammatory Arthritis

• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Psoriatic Arthritis
• Post-Chikungunya Arthritis
• Various forms of Spondyloarthropathy

Connective Tissue and Autoimmune Disorders

• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
• Scleroderma
• Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disorders
• Vasculitis
• Autoimmune Interstitial Lung Diseases

Specialised Immunological Care

• ANA and ANCA Pattern Recognition and Interpretation
• Eye-Dominant Connective Tissue Disorders
• Unexplained Scleritis and Uveitis
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
• Nailfold Capillaroscopy

Professional Experience

Current Affiliations

• Visiting Consultant, Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Ahmedabad
• Consultant, Atulya Superspeciality Hospital
• Consultant, Amba Health Centre and Hospital

Previous Affiliations

• Consultant, Jivraj Mehta Hospital
• Consultant, Amena Khatun Hospital
• Consultant, VS General Hospital

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from Smt NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad, 2013
• MD in General Medicine from Smt NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad, 2016
• Diploma in Rheumatology from Gujarat University, 2019
• Post Doctoral Fellowship in Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology with Distinction

Awards and Research

• Principal Investigator in Phase 2 Trial on Thymoquinone in COVID-19, sponsored by INTAS Pharmaceuticals
  
• Investigator in Phase 4 Trial of Apremilast for psoriatic arthritis, sponsored by Glenmark
  
• Investigator in BRAVE Study on Baricitinib in SLE, sponsored by Eli Lilly
  
• Contributor to PerSPA Study on peripheral spondyloarthropathy, initiated by ASAS
  
• Delegate in CLASSIC Study on non-radiographic spondyloarthritis classification
  

Research and Publications

Dr Dhaiwat Shukla has published research in leading journals including Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases and Indian Journal of Rheumatology.

Selected Publications:

• Efficacy and B-Cell Depletion with Very Low Dose Rituximab in Sero-Positive DMARD Resistant Rheumatoid Arthritis, Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases
• Correlation of Disease Activity Score with Clinical Disease Activity Index in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Indian Journal of Rheumatology
• A Case Series of Rituximab Induced Tuberculosis, International Journal of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology
• Rituximab Induced Angioedema, Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research

Medical Registration

• Gujarat Medical Council (Registration No. G-48825, 2013)

Professional Memberships

• Indian Rheumatology Association (IRA)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• American College of Rheumatology (ACR)
• European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR)

Book an Appointment

Connect via HexaHealth to consult Dr Dhaiwat Shukla at Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Ahmedabad for expert care in rheumatology, autoimmune disorders, inflammatory arthritis, SLE, vasculitis, and connective tissue disorders.