Dr. Anand P

Dr Anand P is a distinguished Paediatric Rheumatologist based in Bangalore with over 27 years of extensive clinical experience. He currently serves as a Consultant in the Department of Paediatrics at Group of Manipal Hospitals and Vijaya Childrens Clinic, Arekere.

Dr Anand previously served as an Assistant Professor at St. John's Medical College Hospital, Bangalore, and has held Consultant positions at DHEE Hospital.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Anand P specializes in comprehensive paediatric immunological and rheumatological care across three primary domains:

• Juvenile Arthritis & Connective Tissue Diseases: Diagnosis and targeted immunomodulatory management of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), paediatric systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM), and childhood autoimmune disorders.
• Autoinflammatory & Rare Genetic Syndromes: Specialized evaluation and management of rare genetic rheumatological disorders, autoinflammatory conditions (including Majeed syndrome and SHARPIN gene mutations), and phenotypic-genotypic investigation of complex inflammatory states.
• Childhood Vasculitis & General Paediatrics: Expert treatment of paediatric vasculitic illnesses such as Kawasaki disease and Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP), complemented by broad general paediatric care for overall child health and wellness.

Educational Background

Dr Anand P earned his Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in Paediatric Rheumatology from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, in 2005.

To specialize in rare childhood rheumatological disorders, he completed an advanced Fellowship in Paediatric Rheumatology at the prestigious Gaslini Hospital in Genoa, Italy, in 2011, along with a EULAR Fellowship in Paediatric Rheumatology.

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