Ghatkopar (East), Mumbai)
Dr. Rishabh Nanavati
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DNB (Rheumatology)
Speciality: Rheumatology, Autoimmune Diseases, Inflammatory Arthritis & Musculoskeletal Disorders
Experience: 10+ years
Langauges: English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi
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About Dr. Rishabh Nanavati
Dr. Rishabh Nanavati is a Consultant Rheumatologist and Clinical Immunologist specializing in the diagnosis, evaluation, and targeted management of autoimmune disorders, systemic connective tissue diseases, and inflammatory joint conditions. He completed his MBBS followed by an MD in General Medicine and super-speciality training resulting in a DNB in Rheumatology from premier post-graduate centers.
His clinical practice focuses on conditions such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Vasculitis. Dr. Nanavati emphasizes early diagnostic intervention, evidence-based disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), and advanced biologic / targeted synthetic therapies to stop joint damage, control systemic inflammation, and restore long-term mobility.
My Patient Philosophy:
"Autoimmune diseases require early detection, precise immunological evaluation, and personalized treatment plans. My goal is to work closely with patients to suppress disease activity, prevent joint damage, and significantly improve their daily quality of life."
Education & Board Certifications
- MBBS – Recognized Medical University
- MD (General Medicine) – Recognized Post-Graduate Medical Institute
- DNB (Rheumatology) – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
- Fellowship in Rheumatology – P. D. Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai
- Certified in Rheumatology – European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR)
Treatment Expertise
- DMARD (Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drug) Optimization & Monitoring
- Biologic Therapy Administration (Anti-TNF, Interleukin Blockers, B-Cell Depletion)
- Targeted Synthetic Therapy (JAK Inhibitors) for Refractory Arthritis
- Intra-Articular Joint Injections & Soft Tissue Aspiration
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSKUS) for Early Joint Inflammation
- Immunosuppressive Protocol Management for Connective Tissue Diseases
- Osteoporosis Evaluation, DEXA Scan Interpretation & Bone Density Optimization
- Intra-Lesional & Soft Tissue Injections for Tendonitis / Bursitis
- Autoimmune Serology & Diagnostic Immunological Evaluations
- Preventive Joint Care & Long-Term Rehabilitation Planning
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) & Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) & Lupus Nephritis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis & Axial Spondyloarthritis
- Psoriatic Arthritis & Reactive Arthritis
- Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) & Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)
- Sjögren’s Syndrome & Dry Eyes/Mouth Syndromes
- Gout, Pseudogout & Crystal-Induced Arthropathies
- Systemic Vasculitis (Wegener’s / GPA, Takayasu Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis)
- Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis & Metabolic Bone Diseases
- Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis & Autoimmune Myopathies
Positions Held
- Consultant – Department of Rheumatology, Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai
- Director & Chief Rheumatologist – Dr. Nanavati's Centre for Rheumatology (Vile Parle West & Ghatkopar East), Mumbai
- Consultant Rheumatologist – Bharatiya Arogya Nidhi Hospital, Mumbai
- Consultant Rheumatologist – Healthsmart Medical Centre, Mumbai
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
- Fellow in Rheumatology – P. D. Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai
- Certified in Rheumatology – European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR)
- Member – Indian Rheumatology Association (IRA)
- Member – Association of Physicians of India (API)
- Member – Indian Medical Association (IMA)