Dr. Matam Sri Anusha

Dr Matam Sri Anusha is an internationally credentialled rheumatologist and clinical immunologist in Bangalore with 14 years of clinical expertise spanning rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, spondyloarthritis, vasculitis, connective tissue diseases, osteoporosis, gout, autoimmune pregnancy complications, and advanced biologic therapy.

Patients searching for the best rheumatologist in Bangalore, a reliable lady autoimmune disease specialist in Karnataka, or expert lupus, RA and vasculitis doctor will find DM credentialled, UK MRCP-SCE and EULAR Fellow trained rheumatology care.

Dr Anusha consults in English, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and Tamil.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Anusha's clinical practice covers the full spectrum of rheumatology and clinical immunology, with focused depth in inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue diseases, vasculitis, musculoskeletal imaging, biologic and targeted therapy, and autoimmune complications including recurrent pregnancy loss. Her triple credentialling through DM Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, MRCP-SCE Rheumatology (UK), and EULAR Fellowship anchors her practice in both Indian and international rheumatology standards.

Inflammatory Arthritis in Bangalore

Comprehensive management of inflammatory joint diseases:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Diagnosis and Treatment
• Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) Management
• Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment
• Axial Spondyloarthritis Care
• Peripheral Spondyloarthritis Management
• Gout Diagnosis and Long Term Treatment
• Reactive Arthritis Care
• Post Viral Arthritis Evaluation
• Biologic Therapy Initiation and Monitoring
• Targeted Synthetic DMARD Therapy
• Conventional DMARD Optimisation
• Intra-Articular Steroid Injections

Connective Tissue Diseases in Bangalore

Diagnosis and long term management of systemic autoimmune conditions:

• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Diagnosis and Treatment
• Lupus Nephritis Coordination
• Sjogren's Syndrome Management
• Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) Care
• Inflammatory Myopathies (Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis)
• Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
• Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease
• Interstitial Lung Disease Associated with Autoimmune Disorders

Vasculitis in Bangalore

Sub specialty management of vasculitis syndromes:

• ANCA Associated Vasculitis (GPA, MPA, EGPA)
• Giant Cell Arteritis (Temporal Arteritis)
• Takayasu Arteritis
• Polyarteritis Nodosa
• Behcet's Disease
• IgA Vasculitis (Henoch Schonlein Purpura)
• CNS Vasculitis Coordination

Autoimmune Pregnancy Complications

Specialised management of autoimmune conditions affecting pregnancy:

• Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) Diagnosis and Treatment
• Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Related to Autoimmune Conditions
• RA and SLE Management During Pregnancy
• Pre-Conception Autoimmune Disease Counselling
• Medication Safety in Pregnancy for Rheumatic Disease

Musculoskeletal Imaging in Rheumatology

Advanced imaging for rheumatological diagnosis, supported by EULAR Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Imaging:

• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for Joint Assessment
• Ultrasound Guided Joint Injection
• Power Doppler Assessment for Synovitis
• Imaging Based Disease Activity Monitoring

Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disease

Bone health assessment and treatment:

• Osteoporosis Diagnosis and Treatment
• DEXA Scan Interpretation
• Fracture Risk Assessment
• Steroid Induced Osteoporosis Management
• Vitamin D and Calcium Optimisation

Osteoarthritis and Degenerative Joint Disease

Management of wear-and-tear joint conditions:

• Osteoarthritis Management
• Knee Osteoarthritis Care
• Hip Osteoarthritis Assessment
• Hand Osteoarthritis Management
• Intra-Articular Viscosupplementation

Conditions Treated

• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Psoriatic Arthritis
• Ankylosing Spondylitis and Spondyloarthritis
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
• Sjogren's Syndrome
• Systemic Sclerosis
• Inflammatory Myopathies
• Vasculitis (ANCA Associated, Giant Cell, Takayasu, Behcet's)
• Antiphospholipid Syndrome
• Gout
• Osteoporosis
• Osteoarthritis
• Interstitial Lung Disease (Autoimmune Related)
• Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (Autoimmune Related)

Professional Experience

• Consultant, Department of Rheumatology, Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore, Consultation Fee: ₹1000
• Consultant, Jayadev Memorial Rashtrotthana Hospital and Research Centre, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bangalore
• Previous Consultant, Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center, Bangalore
• Previous Consultant, Anusha's Rheumatology Clinic

Her clinical approach integrates advanced biologic and targeted therapies with physical rehabilitation, lifestyle counselling, and patient education. She collaborates closely with nephrologists for lupus nephritis, pulmonologists for autoimmune ILD, obstetricians for autoimmune pregnancy complications, and other specialists for multi-system autoimmune conditions. She is actively involved in clinical research, continuing medical education, and mentoring young clinicians.

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh (2012)
• MD General Medicine from Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh (2016)
• DM Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology from Dr MGR Medical University (2021)
• MRCP-SCE (Specialty Certificate Examination) in Rheumatology, Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom
• EULAR Fellow (European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology), Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Imaging

Registration Number

Registered with Karnataka Medical Council, Registration Number 159823 (2023)

Professional Memberships

• Indian Rheumatology Association
• Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom

Why consult Female Rheumatologist Dr Matam Sri Anusha?

Rheumatology and clinical immunology is a sub specialty where the combination of formal DM super-specialty training, international examination credentialling, and dedicated musculoskeletal imaging fellowship creates a practice profile that extends meaningfully beyond general internal medicine management of joint and autoimmune conditions. Dr Anusha's profile combines three distinct credentialling pathways: DM Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology from Dr MGR Medical University (one of the few formal DM programmes in rheumatology available in India), MRCP-SCE (Specialty Certificate Examination) in Rheumatology from the Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom (the UK's specialist-level rheumatology examination), and EULAR Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Imaging from the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (Europe's leading rheumatology body).

This triple credentialling is genuinely rare among practising rheumatologists in Indian regional practice. Her clinical scope across inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue diseases, vasculitis, autoimmune pregnancy complications including antiphospholipid syndrome, and advanced musculoskeletal ultrasound reflects the breadth expected from this level of training. Combined with prior Consultant tenure at Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center, current practice at Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road (₹1000) and Jayadev Memorial Rashtrotthana Hospital, Royal College of Physicians UK membership, and multilingual consultation in English, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and Tamil, this depth of internationally credentialled rheumatology is now offered across two Bangalore locations.

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