Dr. Kavita Krishna

Dr Kavita Krishna is one of Pune's most experienced Internal Medicine and Rheumatology Specialists with 36 years of clinical expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex medical and autoimmune conditions.

She holds a Fellowship in Rheumatology and EULAR Certification (European League Against Rheumatism), combining deep internal medicine knowledge with specialised autoimmune and joint disease care. She is known for her evidence-based, compassionate and patient-centred approach.

She currently serves as Director – Internal Medicine and Rheumatology at Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital (A Unit of Manipal Hospitals), Hadapsar, Pune, providing comprehensive, personalised medical care.

If you are searching for the best internal medicine doctor in Hadapsar or a trusted rheumatologist and physician in Pune for arthritis, autoimmune disorders, chronic disease management or preventive health care, Dr Kavita Krishna offers expert clinical evaluation supported by over three decades of experience.

She consults in English, Hindi and Marathi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Kavita Krishna specialises in comprehensive internal medicine and rheumatology care, offering expert evaluation and treatment for a wide range of medical and autoimmune conditions.

Internal Medicine and Chronic Disease Management

• Diabetes and hypertension management
• Thyroid and metabolic disorders
• Cardiac risk assessment and preventive care
• Long-term management of chronic medical conditions

Rheumatology

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Gout and osteoarthritis
• Autoimmune and connective tissue disorders
• Vasculitis and inflammatory joint diseases

General Medical and Preventive Care

• General health evaluation
• Preventive health check-ups
• Elderly and geriatric care
• Lifestyle and wellness counselling

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation:

• Director – Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital (A Unit of Manipal Hospitals), Hadapsar, Pune

Previous Key Affiliation:

• Professor and HOD – Internal Medicine, Bharati Vidyapeeth University Medical College and Hospital, Pune

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai (1990)
• DNB in Internal Medicine from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai (1993)
• MD in General Medicine from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai (1994)
• Fellowship in Rheumatology
• EULAR Certification – European League Against Rheumatism
• GSMC-FAIMER Certified

Professional Memberships

• Indian Rheumatology Association (IRA)
• Maharashtra Rheumatology Association (MRA)
• Association of Physicians of India (API)
• Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Medical Registration

• Maharashtra Medical Council (Registration No. 63549, 1990)

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