Dr. Ashish Badika

Dr Ashish Badika is a highly experienced Rheumatologist and Clinical Immunologist in Indore with 24 years of experience in managing complex autoimmune and rheumatic diseases.

Patients searching for the best rheumatologist in Indore or expert care for arthritis, lupus, vasculitis, and autoimmune disorders will find in Dr Badika a specialist with a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology from Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, one of India's most reputed medical institutions.

He currently serves as Senior Consultant at CARE CHL Hospitals, Indore, and as Director of the Arthritis and Rheumatology Center, Indore, which is recognised as the only centre in Central India with an MCI-qualified specialist in the field.

Area of Expertise

Dr Ashish Badika provides comprehensive diagnosis and management of rheumatic and autoimmune conditions across adult and paediatric populations.

His clinical practice integrates advanced immunological evaluation, joint interventions, and evidence-based biological therapy.

He manages conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), vasculitis, myositis, spondyloarthropathies, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, familial Mediterranean fever, and other complex autoimmune disorders.

His core clinical services include:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis Management
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Treatment
• Vasculitis Management
• Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment
• Ankylosing Spondylitis and Spondyloarthropathy Management
• Myositis Treatment
• Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (Paediatric Rheumatology)
• Biologic Therapy Administration and Monitoring
• Joint Injections
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Biopsy
• Immunological Workup for Autoimmune Disorders
• Clinical Trials Participation

Professional Experience

CARE CHL Hospitals, Indore

Senior Consultant, Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology

Arthritis and Rheumatology Center, Indore

Director, Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology
Dr Badika leads the only dedicated rheumatology centre in Central India with an MCI-qualified specialist, providing advanced autoimmune and rheumatology care.

Choithram Hospital and Research Centre, Indore

Consultant Rheumatologist (2014 to 2018)

Kamineni Hospitals, Hyderabad

Consultant Rheumatologist (2012 to 2014)

KIMS Hospital, Secunderabad

Consultant Rheumatologist (January to March 2012)

CMC Vellore

Post-Doctoral Clinical Fellow (2009 to 2011)
PG Tutor, Department of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology (May to December 2009)

Akshaya Heart Hospital and Other Centres, Bhopal

Consultant Physician (2005 to 2009)

Credentials and Qualifications

Academic Degrees and Fellowship

• MBBS (with Internship), Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, 2000
• MD in Internal Medicine, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, 2005
• Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, 2011
• Certified Training in Clinical Trials and Biostatistics, CMC Vellore in collaboration with UNC, USA

Research and Publications

Dr Badika has authored and co-authored research across rheumatology, immunology, and autoimmune disease. His academic contributions include:

• Co-author: "Rheumatology: Acute Illnesses" chapter in the Oxford Textbook of Emergency Medicine
• Research on Ultrasonography in Psoriatic Arthritis vs Rheumatoid Arthritis, Indian Journal of Rheumatology
• "Parvovirus B19 in Inflammatory Polyarthritis", JIMA
• Studies on TNF-alpha polymorphism, lupus pancreatitis, familial Mediterranean fever, and spinal spondyloarthropathies
• Research on mycophenolate use in vasculitis, lupus complications, genetic markers, and CT and EEG studies in neurological cases
• Sub-investigator in multiple multinational clinical trials

Conference Presentations

Dr Badika has presented research at major national and international rheumatology and immunology conferences including:

• IRACON, APLAR, SZIRACON, IOACON, AIIMS Connect, MPIMA, RAGCON
• Topics covered: Biologic therapy, vasculitis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, immunogenetics, myositis, and spondyloarthropathies
• Organising Secretary, IRACON 2022, Indore
• Led multiple CME programmes and rheumatology updates from 2016 to 2018
• Participated in over 20 national medical events and symposia since 2003

Languages Spoken

Dr Ashish Badika consults in Hindi and English.

Why Consult Dr Ashish Badika?

Dr Badika is among the very few rheumatologists in Central India with a dedicated Post-Doctoral Fellowship from CMC Vellore in Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology.

As Director of the only MCI-qualified rheumatology centre in Central India, he brings specialist expertise in biologic therapy, paediatric rheumatology, and autoimmune disease that is otherwise available only in major metropolitan centres.

His contribution to the Oxford Textbook of Emergency Medicine, sub-investigator roles in multinational trials, and leadership of IRACON 2022 reflect a clinician of exceptional academic and clinical standing.

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