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Rheumatology

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Introduction

The Department of Rheumatology at Gulab Devi Teaching Hospital, provides specialized care for patients with autoimmune and musculoskeletal disorders. The team manages conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, vasculitis, spondyloarthropathies, and crystal arthropathies with accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment.

Equipped with modern facilities and one of the region’s few musculoskeletal ultrasound programs, the department offers precise assessment and ongoing monitoring. Care is delivered through a multidisciplinary approach, collaborating with nephrology, dermatology, orthopedics and radiology teams for comprehensive treatment.

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Dr. Masem Afzal

Head of Department

The department also contributes to medical education and research, training undergraduate and postgraduate students and advancing techniques such as ultrasound-guided joint assessments and injections. Through expert care, advanced diagnostics and a focus on innovation, the Rheumatology Department improves the lives of patients living with chronic and complex conditions.

Department’s Statistics (2024-25)

1550 +

Outdoor Patients

300 +

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