Dr. Satish Rao Kalanje

Dr Satish Rao Kalanje is a rheumatologist with 35 years of clinical experience currently consulting at Manipal Hospital Millers Road, Bengaluru, as Consultant in Rheumatology.

He is a member of the Indian Rheumatology Association and the IMA. He has previously served at Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital Bengaluru and Vikram Hospital Mysuru.

Whether a patient has rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, lupus, vasculitis, gout, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, or another autoimmune or inflammatory condition, Dr Satish Rao Kalanje provides thorough evaluation and evidence-based rheumatological care.

He is fluent in English, Kannada, Hindi, and Tamil.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Satish Rao Kalanje offers comprehensive rheumatology care with US-trained internal medicine and rheumatology fellowship expertise, American Board Certification, and over three decades of experience managing complex autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.

Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis

Patients with joint inflammation, stiffness, or spinal inflammatory conditions receive structured evaluation and long-term management.

• Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnosis and management
• Ankylosing Spondylitis evaluation and treatment
• Psoriatic Arthritis management
• Osteoarthritis assessment and treatment
• Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis evaluation
• Reactive Arthritis management
• Gout and Pseudogout evaluation and treatment

Systemic Lupus and Connective Tissue Diseases

Patients with lupus or other connective tissue disorders receive structured evaluation, immunomodulation, and long-term monitoring.

• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) diagnosis and management
• Lupus Nephritis coordination with nephrology
• Sjogren's Syndrome evaluation and treatment
• Scleroderma (Systemic Sclerosis) management
• Mixed Connective Tissue Disease assessment
• Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis evaluation
• Antiphospholipid Syndrome management

Systemic Autoimmune Disorders and Vasculitis

Patients with systemic autoimmune conditions or blood vessel inflammation receive structured evaluation and immunosuppressive therapy.

• Vasculitis evaluation and classification (small, medium, large vessel)
• ANCA-associated Vasculitis management
• Giant Cell Arteritis and Polymyalgia Rheumatica treatment
• Takayasu Arteritis assessment
• Behcet's Disease management
• Sarcoidosis evaluation

Immunomodulation and Biological Therapies

Patients with moderate to severe autoimmune conditions not adequately controlled with conventional therapy receive advanced immunomodulation and biological treatment.

• Conventional DMARD therapy (methotrexate, hydroxychloroquine, sulfasalazine)
• Biological Therapy (anti-TNF agents, IL-6 inhibitors, B-cell depletion, JAK inhibitors)
• Immunosuppressive Medication management
• Biologic Therapy counselling and monitoring
• Targeted Synthetic DMARD therapy

Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disease

Patients with bone density loss or metabolic bone conditions receive structured evaluation and treatment.

• Osteoporosis screening and DEXA interpretation
• Osteoporosis medical management
• Fracture Risk assessment
• Vitamin D Deficiency and Calcium Metabolism evaluation

Soft Tissue Rheumatism and Pain Syndromes

Patients with fibromyalgia, tendinitis, or soft tissue pain receive structured evaluation and management.

• Fibromyalgia diagnosis and management
• Tendinitis and Bursitis treatment
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome assessment
• Chronic Widespread Pain evaluation

Credentials and Trust

Dr Satish Rao Kalanje brings 35 years of clinical experience with US-trained internal medicine and rheumatology fellowship expertise and American Board Certification.

• MBBS, Bangalore Medical College, Bengaluru (1991)
• MD (Internal Medicine, Postgraduate Residency), University of Missouri, Columbia, USA (1997)
• Fellowship in Immunology and Rheumatology, University of Missouri, USA
• DABIM (Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine) (1999)

He has previously served at Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital Bengaluru and Vikram Hospital Mysuru.

He is registered with the Karnataka Medical Council (Registration No. 31681, 1991).

Hospital Affiliations

Dr Satish Rao Kalanje currently consults at Manipal Hospital, Millers Road, Bengaluru. His consultation fee is ₹1000.

About Hospital Manipal Hospitals

Manipal Hospitals is one of India's largest multispecialty healthcare networks, headquartered in Bengaluru.

The Millers Road facility offers advanced care across departments including rheumatology, cardiology, oncology, neurology, liver transplantation, orthopaedics, and more.

The hospitals are accredited by NABL and NABH and are known for tertiary-level clinical infrastructure, multidisciplinary specialist teams, and a strong focus on research and academic medicine.

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr Satish Rao Kalanje has contributed to rheumatology and immunology research through his clinical work and academic involvement across his career in the USA and India.

Book an Appointment with Dr Satish Rao Kalanje

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