Dr. Raju Khubchandani

Dr Raju Khubchandani is a highly esteemed paediatric rheumatologist in Mumbai with 46 years of overall medical experience, globally recognised as the primary pioneer who established paediatric rheumatology in India.

He holds an MD and MBBS, actively managing an unprecedented clinical database of over 4000 children with complex musculoskeletal diseases.

Fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi, he serves as a Senior Consultant at SRCC Children Hospital and Breach Candy Hospital, providing meticulous multidisciplinary care.

His clinical expertise ensures optimal evidence-based treatment for severe juvenile idiopathic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and acute juvenile dermatomyositis.

Area of Expertise

Dr Raju brings extensive expertise in managing complex rheumatological disorders and chronic inflammatory diseases.

His proficiency in paediatric immunology ensures accurate diagnosis and highly specialised immunosuppressive care for infants and adolescents.

Paediatric Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Disorders

For patients in Mumbai, Dr Raju Khubchandani performs clinical evaluations for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and Joint Hypermobility Syndromes:

• Advanced pharmacological management and targeted biological therapies specifically designed for severe systemic onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis
• Rigorous clinical monitoring and comprehensive multidisciplinary rehabilitation for complex pain syndromes and joint hypermobility
• Multi-disciplinary medical interventions ensuring robust musculoskeletal function and sustained mobility in affected children

Clinical Immunology and Connective Tissue Diseases

To support patients in Maharashtra, Dr Khubchandani provides interventions for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and Juvenile Dermatomyositis:

• Immediate diagnostic evaluations and highly structured immunosuppressive protocols for complex childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus
• Targeted systemic monitoring and rigorous corticosteroid management ensuring rapid muscular recovery from acute juvenile dermatomyositis
• Comprehensive preventative healthcare screenings and advanced clinical immunology ensuring optimal long-term autoimmune regulation

Autoinflammatory Syndromes and Rare Diseases

Dr Raju handles systemic evaluations in Mumbai, specifically targeting Periodic Fever Syndromes and Bone Infections:

• Rigorous continuous monitoring and precise clinical management of complex auto-inflammatory conditions including Blau syndrome and prolonged fevers
• Systematic diagnostic protocols ensuring rapid detection and sustained relief from severe paediatric bone infections like tuberculous osteomyelitis
• Advanced systemic interventions and targeted genetic counselling ensuring optimal long-term quality of life for rare connective tissue disorders

Clinical Outcomes and Rheumatology Milestones

Dr Raju Khubchandani consistently elevates paediatric rheumatology standards in Maharashtra:

• Pioneering Experience: Currently in his 40th year of practice encompassing over 41 years in general paediatrics, he shifted exclusively to rheumatology between 2000 and 2001 (solidifying this transition in 2003) and possesses exactly 13 years of advanced procedural experience.
• Global Influence: Represented Asia across exactly 5 international consensus group meetings and completed elite clinical stints at Great Ormond Street Hospital (London) and La Rabida (Chicago).
• Teaching Initiatives: Directed the ReCAP 1 course in 2012 and ReCAP 2 in 2016, created the PROCIN online course and PaedCast series, and successfully mentored exactly 10 students into paediatric rheumatology careers.
• Corporate and Media Advisory: Authored asthma literature for Cipla, consulted for Wipro, Fisher Price, and HUL on school health initiatives, and actively supports the DADA 2 Foundation for rare diseases.

Global Orations and Professional Recognitions

Dr Raju holds elite accolades from prestigious national and international medical organisations:

• Shantilal C Sheth Oration: Delivered at the 49th National Conference of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics.
• PM Udani and SM Merchant Orations: Delivered in 2010 focusing on childhood arthritis and the Mumbai experience.
• N Somu Oration: Delivered at the 20th IAP Respiratory Chapter in 2008.
• Regional Orations: Delivered the Tapan Kumar Ghosh Oration (2014), Kerala State Pedicon Oration (2015), and M.P. Bhagat Oration (2016).

Education

Dr Raju Khubchandani completed his medical education and elite paediatric training from recognised national boards:

• MBBS from Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai (1980)
• MD in Paediatrics from Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital (1982)

Registered with the Maharashtra Medical Council in 1980 (Registration No. 43143).

Professional Memberships and Leadership

Dr Raju holds highly influential leadership positions across major global medical organisations:

• Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP): Founder-Convener of the Paediatric Rheumatology Society of India; Past President of the Respiratory and Rheumatology Chapters.
• PRINTO (Paediatric Rheumatology International Trials Organisation): National Coordinator until December 2016.
• Indian Medical Association (IMA): Life Member.
• Ayurveda Medical Association of India: Life Member.

Publications and Research

Dr Raju Khubchandani is a prolific medical researcher and author, globally contributing to the advancement of paediatric rheumatology literature:

• Co-authored exactly 2 pivotal textbooks, independently authored exactly 3 medical books, and contributed to exactly 130 indexed papers alongside 20 highly cited national reports (totalling over 150 peer-reviewed articles globally) with exactly 50 international presentations.
• Comparing Presenting Clinical Features in 48 Children With Microscopic Polyangiitis to 183 Children Who Have Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis (Wegeners): An ARChiVe Cohort Study
• Course, Outcome and Complications in Children with Systemic Onset Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
• Initial Benchmarking of the Quality of Medical Care in Childhood-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Professional Experience

Dr Raju Khubchandani currently brings his rheumatological expertise to the following institutions, serving as a Senior Consultant at:

• SRCC Children Hospital, Mahalakshmi (Mumbai) - ₹4000
• Breach Candy Hospital Trust, Cumballa Hill (Mumbai) - Since 1997 - ₹4000
• Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital, Girgaon (Mumbai) - Since July 2021 - ₹4000

Previously, he gained immense exposure serving in highly specialised clinical roles at:

• Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre (Director of Paediatrics, 2013 to September 2018, and briefly in October 2022)

Book an Appointment with Dr Raju Khubchandani, Paediatric Rheumatologist in Mumbai

Ensure medical safety and optimal autoimmune regulation by booking a consultation with Dr Raju Khubchandani for severe juvenile idiopathic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and acute juvenile dermatomyositis. Check his contact details and availability on HexaHealth today to book a seamless appointment.