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Dr Sundeep Kumar Upadhyaya

Dr Sundeep Kumar Upadhyaya

Senior Consultant – Rheumatology

MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Clinical Immunology)

  • Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi
  • New Delhi
  • 30+ years of experience
  • English, Hindi, Bhojpuri, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Kashmiri, Malayalam

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30+Years of practice
RheumatologySpeciality
On requestWritten opinion

About Dr Sundeep Kumar Upadhyaya

Dr. Sundeep Kumar Upadhyaya is a Senior Consultant in Rheumatology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, and is regarded as one of India's leading rheumatologists. He also practices at Apollo Hospital, Sector 26, Noida.

He completed his MBBS from the University of Allahabad in 1992, followed by his MD in Medicine from the same university in 1995, and his DM in Clinical Immunology from Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), Lucknow, in 1998.

Dr. Upadhyaya was among the first rheumatologists in India to use biologic agents for a range of rheumatological disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory spondylitis, and ankylosing spondylitis. He has been involved in advanced clinical research on new molecules and biological agents for rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and lupus (SLE), and was part of the team that developed the Indian Rheumatology Association (IRA) guidelines for rheumatoid arthritis treatment.

He is fluent in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Bhojpuri, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Kashmiri, and Malayalam, and is a regular contributor to continuing medical education (CME) programs, lectures, and professional development for other physicians in rheumatology.

Areas of expertise

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Inflammatory Spondylitis
  • Lupus (SLE)
  • Dermatomyositis
  • Inclusion Body Myositis
  • Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
  • Gout
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Biologic Therapy for Autoimmune Disorders
  • IVIG Therapy

Education & qualifications

  • MBBSUniversity of Allahabad (1992)
  • MD – MedicineUniversity of Allahabad (1995)
  • DM – Clinical ImmunologySanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), Lucknow (1998)

Work experience

  • Senior Consultant, RheumatologyIndraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi (Current)
  • Consultant, RheumatologyApollo Hospital, Sector 26, Noida

Procedures & indicative cost

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Awards & memberships

  • Member, Indian Rheumatology Association (IRA)
  • Member, Association of Physicians of India (API)
  • Member, Delhi Rheumatology Association (DRA)
  • Contributor, IRA Guidelines for Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Frequently asked questions

What is Dr. Sundeep Kumar Upadhyaya's role at Apollo Hospitals?
He is a Senior Consultant in Rheumatology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, and also practices at Apollo Hospital, Noida.
What is Dr. Upadhyaya's educational background?
He completed his MBBS and MD in Medicine from the University of Allahabad, followed by his DM in Clinical Immunology from SGPGI, Lucknow.
What conditions does Dr. Upadhyaya treat?
He treats rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, lupus, dermatomyositis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, gout, and other autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.
Has Dr. Upadhyaya contributed to advances in rheumatology treatment?
Yes, he was among the first rheumatologists in India to use biologic agents for rheumatoid arthritis and related disorders, and was involved in developing the IRA guidelines for rheumatoid arthritis treatment.
How many years of experience does Dr. Sundeep Kumar Upadhyaya have?
He has over 30 years of experience in rheumatology and clinical immunology.

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