Dr. Rohini Handa

Dr. Rohini Handa

Senior Consultant 

36 Years of Experience

Rheumatologist

MD, MBBS, DNB, FRCP, FAMS, WHO Fellowship, FICP, FACR

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi

English

Consultation Fee ₹ 2500

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About Dr. Rohini Handa

  • Dr. Rohini Handa, a distinguished Rheumatologist, has over 36 years of experience.
  • His expertise lies in the management and treatment of Rheumatic Complaints, Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Myxoid Liposarcoma, Scleroderma Treatment, Paget's Disease of Bone, Sjogren's Syndrome, etc.
  • After completing his MBBS from Punjab University, Chandigarh, in 1983, he also achieved an MD (General Medicine) from Punjab University, Chandigarh, in 1986 and a DNB (General Medicine) from the National Board Of Examination in 1988.
  • His fellowships include WHO Fellowship, 1995, Fellow, Academy of Medicine, Singapore (FAMS), Fellowship of the Indian College of Pathologists (FICP), Fellow of the American College of Radiology (FACR), and Fellowship of Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) (Rheumatology), Glasgow, 2005.
  • Dr. Handa is the recipient of prestigious awards, including the JC Patel and BC Mehta Prize, Dr. JN Berry Award, and IRA Oration by the Indian Rheumatology Association.
  • He has published more than 330 papers, review articles, abstracts, and book chapters.
  • Dr. Handa is also an active member of the American College Of Rheumatology (Georgia), the Indian College of Physicians, the Indian Academy Of Clinical Medicine, the International Medical Sciences Academy, the Geriatric Society Of India, the National Academy Of Medical Sciences (India), Indian Rheumatology Association, Delhi, Delhi Rheumatology Association, and Indian Academy Of Clinical Medicine.

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Education

  • MBBS, Punjab University, Chandigarh, 1983
  • MD (General Medicine), Punjab University, Chandigarh, 1986
  • DNB (General Medicine), National Board Of Examination, 1988
  • WHO Fellowship, 1995
  • Fellow, Academy of Medicine, Singapore (FAMS)
  • Fellowship of the Indian College of Pathologists (FICP)
  • Fellow of the American College of Radiology (FACR) 
  • Fellowship of Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) (Rheumatology), Glasgow, 2005

Past Experience

  • Senior Consultant and Head of Department, All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Paper Published

  • Handa, Rohini & Saxena, Puneet & Sharma, Aman & Dhooria, Sahajal. (2019). Urgencies and Emergencies in Rheumatology. Journal of Postgraduate Medicine, Education and Research. 53. 106-107. 10.5005/jpmer-53-2-106.
  • Handa, Rohini. (2019). Low back pain- myths and facts. Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma. 10. 10.1016/j.jcot.2019.05.024.
  • Sood, Isha & Dadhaniya, Nikunjkumar & Anand, Anil & Handa, Rohini. (2019). ‘Watermelon stomach’ as a presenting manifestation of systemic sclerosis. Rheumatology (Oxford, England). 58. 10.1093/rheumatology/kez137.
  • Handa, Rohini. (2019). Clinical pearls in rheumatology, rheumatoid factor, and rheumatoid arthritis. Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma. 10. 10.1016/j.jcot.2019.03.007.
  • Handa, Rohini. (2018). Comments on: Antineutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody associated vasculitis-Clinical profile and outcomes. Indian Journal of Rheumatology. 13. 10.4103/injr.injr_81_18.

Field of Expertise

  • Abdominal Surgery
  • Ablation Therapy
  • Adrenalectomy (Adrenal Gland Removal)
  • Aneurysm Surgery: Traditional Open Surgery
  • Angiography
  • Ankle Surgery
  • Aorta Surgery
  • Aortic Valve Surgery
  • Aortic Valve Surgery in the Young Patient
  • Aortic Valve: Ross Procedure
  • Arthrocentesis (Joint Aspiration)
  • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Stimulant Therapy
  • Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG) Therapy
  • Biventricular Pacemaker
  • Bladder Augmentation (Cystoplasty)
  • Bladder Surgery
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids (BAHA)
  • Brain Surgery
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Bunion Surgery
  • Cardiac Devices for Patients with Heart Failure
  • Cardiac Implant Closure Devices in Adults
  • Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Replacement
  • Catheter Ablation
  • Cervical Artificial Disk Replacement
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chiropractic Adjustment
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Circumcision
  • Circumcision Revision
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Complex Aorta Surgery
  • Congenital Heart Disease Treatments
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)
  • Coronary Brachytherapy
  • Corpus Callosotomy
  • Cryotherapy
  • CT Stent
  • Cystolitholapaxy
  • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
  • Dermabrasion
  • Elbow Replacement Surgery
  • Electrical Cardioversion
  • Electroconvulsive Therapy
  • Endoleak Treatments
  • Endoscopic Gastrostomy
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
  • ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Tears
  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
  • Acute Flaccid Myelitis
  • Acute Flaccid Myelitis
  • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Acute Tubular Necrosis
  • Adhesive Capsulitis
  • Adolescent Sports Injuries of the Knee
  • Adrenal Disorders
  • Adult Acquired Flatfoot
  • Adult Hodgkins Lymphoma
  • Adult Scoliosis
  • Adult-Onset Still's Disease
  • Adventitial Cystic Disease
  • ALD (Adrenoleukodystrophy)
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome (AMPS) in Children
  • Angina
  • Ankle Injury
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
  • Aortic Aneurysm
  • Aortic Coarctation
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Arachnoiditis
  • Arrhythmia
  • Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia (ARVD)
  • Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
  • Arthritis
  • Arthritis of the Thumb Base
  • Astrocytoma
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Atrial Fibrillation (AFIB)
  • Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
  • Atypical Hyperplasia
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Avoidant Personality Disorder
  • Axillo-Subclavian Vein Thrombosis
  • Azoospermia
  • Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG) Treatment for Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
  • Back Pain in Athletes
  • Back Strains and Sprains
  • Back Strains and Sprains
  • Giant Cell Arteritis
  • Pemphigus
  • Polymyalgia Rheumatica
  • Raynaud's Syndrome
  • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

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