Dr. Shweta Khopde

Dr Shweta Khopde is a rheumatologist in Pune with 10 years of clinical experience specialising in autoimmune and inflammatory conditions that affect the joints, muscles, bones, and connective tissues. Her expertise covers rheumatoid arthritis, lupus (SLE), ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, scleroderma, vasculitis, fibromyalgia, and osteoarthritis.

If you have been experiencing persistent joint pain, swelling, or stiffness that is not improving, or if you have been diagnosed with an autoimmune condition and need specialist management, Dr Khopde provides focused rheumatological care.

She consults in English, Hindi, Marathi, and French.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Khopde's practice is dedicated to diagnosing and managing conditions where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own joints, organs, or tissues, as well as other musculoskeletal conditions.

Inflammatory Arthritis in Pune

Treatment for joints affected by immune-mediated inflammation:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis and Long-Term Management
• Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment
• Ankylosing Spondylitis Management
• Reactive Arthritis
• Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Coordination
• Biologic Therapy for Inflammatory Arthritis
• DMARD Therapy Optimisation

Systemic Autoimmune Diseases

Management of conditions affecting multiple organs:

• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE/Lupus)
• Scleroderma (Systemic Sclerosis)
• Sjögren's Syndrome
• Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
• Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis
• Vasculitis (Blood Vessel Inflammation)
• Antiphospholipid Syndrome

Gout and Crystal Arthritis

Treatment for sudden, painful joint attacks:

• Gout Diagnosis and Acute Flare Management
• Chronic Gout Prevention
• Pseudogout (Calcium Pyrophosphate Disease)
• Uric Acid Lowering Therapy

Osteoarthritis and Degenerative Conditions

Management of wear-and-tear joint problems:

• Knee Osteoarthritis Management
• Hip Osteoarthritis Assessment
• Hand Osteoarthritis
• Intra-Articular Injections (USG-Guided)
• Joint Aspiration

Fibromyalgia and Soft Tissue Conditions

Treatment for widespread pain conditions:

• Fibromyalgia Diagnosis and Management
• Myofascial Pain Assessment
• Chronic Widespread Pain Evaluation
• Tendinitis and Bursitis

Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography

Imaging to support diagnosis and guide treatment:

• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for Joint Assessment
• Ultrasound-Guided Intra-Articular Injections
• Ultrasound-Guided Joint Aspiration
• Synovitis Assessment by Ultrasound

Conditions Treated

• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Lupus (SLE)
• Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Psoriatic Arthritis
• Gout
• Scleroderma
• Vasculitis
• Fibromyalgia
• Osteoarthritis

Professional Experience

• Consultant Rheumatologist, Manipal Hospitals, Baner, Pune, Consultation Fee: ₹1000
• Consultant, Dr DY Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri-Chinchwad
• Consultant, Dr Shweta Khopde's Rheumatology Clinic, Pimpri-Chinchwad
• Consultant, Lotus Multispecialty Hospital, Pimple Saudagar

She completed her Fellowship in Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology from Dr DY Patil University, Pune (2023) after her MD Internal Medicine from MUHS (2021) and MBBS from PDVVPF Medical College, Ahmednagar (2016). Her rheumatology fellowship provided dedicated training in autoimmune disease diagnosis and management, including advanced skills in musculoskeletal ultrasonography and ultrasound-guided joint procedures. She works closely with orthopaedic surgeons, dermatologists, and physiotherapists to provide coordinated care for her patients. Her four-location practice spanning Manipal Hospitals Baner, DY Patil Hospital PCMC, her own Rheumatology Clinic in Pimpri-Chinchwad, and Lotus Hospital Pimple Saudagar provides rheumatology access across Pune and the PCMC area.

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from Padmashri Dr Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation's Medical College, Ahmednagar (2016)
• MD Internal Medicine from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (2021)
• Fellowship in Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology from Dr DY Patil University, Pune (2023)

Registration Number

Registered with Maharashtra Medical Council, Registration Number 2016/08/2485 (2016)

Professional Memberships

• Indian Rheumatology Association (IRA)
• Maharashtra Rheumatology Association (MRA)

Why Patients with Joint and Autoimmune Conditions in Pune Trust Dr Shweta Khopde

Autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and ankylosing spondylitis need a doctor who understands how the immune system works and how to control it safely. A general physician or orthopaedic surgeon may start your treatment, but a rheumatologist provides the specialised knowledge to manage these conditions over the long term. Dr Khopde's Fellowship in Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology from DY Patil University and her MD Internal Medicine combine dedicated autoimmune disease training with a solid general medical foundation.

Her musculoskeletal ultrasound capability allows her to examine your joints in real time during the consultation and perform ultrasound-guided injections precisely where they are needed. Her IRA and Maharashtra Rheumatology Association memberships keep her connected with the national and state rheumatology community. Her four-location practice at Manipal Hospitals Baner (₹1000), DY Patil Hospital PCMC, her own Rheumatology Clinic in Pimpri-Chinchwad, and Lotus Hospital Pimple Saudagar means patients across Pune and the PCMC area can find rheumatology care near them.

Book an Appointment

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