Dr. Prasan Deep Rath

About Dr. Prasan Deep Rath

• Dr. Prasan Deep Rath is a highly experienced rheumatologist with over 27 years of experience in the field.
• He specializes in biological therapies, ultrasound-guided diagnosis, and joint procedures, including synovial biopsies and complex tendon injections.
• His expertise lies in managing a wide range of rheumatological conditions in both adults and children, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, polymyositis, Sjogren’s syndrome, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, vasculitis, osteoarthritis, and osteoporosis.
• Dr. Rath completed his MBBS and MD in Internal Medicine from Sriram Chandra Bhanj Medical College, Cuttack, in 1997 and 2003, respectively.
• The doctor then went abroad and continued his education at some of the most renowned medical institutes.
• He pursued a Diploma in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound from Universidad Católica de Murcia (UCAM) in Spain.
• He completed advanced training in rheumatology at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, a graduate certificate in pediatric rheumatology from the University of Western Australia, and postgraduate courses at Johns Hopkins University and European institutions.
• Dr. Rath holds prestigious fellowships, including FACR from the American College of Rheumatology and FRCP from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.
• The doctor is actively involved in editorial and conference roles, including serving as Guest Editor for the Indian Journal of Rheumatology and contributing to organizing committees for the DRA Annual Conference and the Indian Rheumatology Association Conference (IRACON).
• He is a frequent faculty member at international conferences, including MUSoc (2015) and MUSK (2017).
• He has received several awards, including the Vishisht Chikitsa Ratan Award for excellence in Rheumatology from the Indian Medical Association, the DRA Young Investigator Award, and the Dr. N Ramadas Best Paper Award for research on ultrasound findings in rheumatoid arthritis.
• Dr. Rath has published numerous research papers and regularly speaks at regional and national conferences on rheumatology topics.
• He is a member of several medical societies and associations, such as the British Society for Rheumatology, the European Lupus Society, and the Delhi Rheumatology Association.

Education

• MBBS, Sriram Chandra Bhanj Medical College, Cuttack, 1997
• MD (Internal Medicine), Sriram Chandra Bhanj Medical College, Cuttack, 2003
• Diploma in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, Universidad Católica de Murcia (UCAM), Spain
• Fellowship in Rheumatology, Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, 2005
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP), Edinburgh
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP), Glasgow
• Fellowship of American College of Rheumatology (FACR), 2009

Training & Certificates

• Review Course, American College of Rheumatology, Atlanta, USA
• Review Course, American College of Rheumatology, Philadelphia, USA
• Review Course, 3rd Abu Dhabi Advanced Rheumatology, Abu Dhabi
•  Advanced Ultrasonography Course, European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR), Rome
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Course, 4th European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR), PISA, Italy
• European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) certified Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasonography (Completed EULAR Competency Assessment)
• Postgraduate Programme in Rheumatology, Johns Hopkins University, USA
• Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Rheumatology, University of Western Australia

Past Experience

• Visiting Faculty (Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology), Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hyderabad
• Senior Consultant, Kailash Hospital, Greater Noida, 2014

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