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Dr. Brig K Shanmuganandan

Dr. Brig K Shanmuganandan

Chennai, India
36+ years of experience
Consultant
4.9 (33 Ratings)
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  • Dr. Brig K Shanmuganandan is a rheumatologist with 30+ years of experience.
  • He has been awarded Ranjana Vij Silver medal for standing second in advanced medicine course and Chief of Army Staff commendation medal.
  • He is a life member of Association of Physicians of India, Indian Rheumatology Association and Geriatric Association of India.
  • He has worked on over 10 research projects and 70 publications.
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  • Dr. Brig K Shanmuganandan is a rheumatologist with 30+ years of experience.
  • He has been awarded Ranjana Vij Silver medal for standing second in advanced medicine course and Chief of Army Staff commendation medal.
  • He is a life member of Association of Physicians of India, Indian Rheumatology Association and Geriatric Association of India.
  • He has worked on over 10 research projects and 70 publications.
Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh

Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh

Mumbai, India
15+ years of experience
Consultant
5.0 (47 Ratings)
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  • Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh is a Rheumatologist with 11+ experience.
  • His expertise lies in  Rheumatological disorders, Arthritis, Autoimmune diseases, Spondyloarthritis, SLE, Osteoporosis, Inflammatory arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic arthritis, Connective tissue diseases, Sjogrens Syndrome, Scleroderma, Myositis, Vasculitis, Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Gout, Soft Tissue Rheumatism, Fibromyalgia, Inpatient management of severe arthritis and systemic diseases like Joint injections, and Biological infusion.
  • Dr. Sunil has operated over 5000+ Rheumatological cases successfully and has a lifetime membership of the Indian Rheumatology Association. He has completed his MBBS from the reputed he G. S. Medical College, KEM Hospital, and Sion Hospital in Mumbai. Later, he did his fellowship from the well known Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.
  • Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, Worldwide conferences to talk about hematological disorders.
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  • Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh is a Rheumatologist with 11+ experience.
  • His expertise lies in  Rheumatological disorders, Arthritis, Autoimmune diseases, Spondyloarthritis, SLE, Osteoporosis, Inflammatory arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic arthritis, Connective tissue diseases, Sjogrens Syndrome, Scleroderma, Myositis, Vasculitis, Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Gout, Soft Tissue Rheumatism, Fibromyalgia, Inpatient management of severe arthritis and systemic diseases like Joint injections, and Biological infusion.
  • Dr. Sunil has operated over 5000+ Rheumatological cases successfully and has a lifetime membership of the Indian Rheumatology Association. He has completed his MBBS from the reputed he G. S. Medical College, KEM Hospital, and Sion Hospital in Mumbai. Later, he did his fellowship from the well known Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.
  • Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, Worldwide conferences to talk about hematological disorders.
Dr. Kaushik V V

Dr. Kaushik V V

Chennai, India
24+ years of experience
Senior Consultant
4.9 (32 Ratings)
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  • Dr. Kaushik V V is a rheumatologist with 18+ years of experience. 
  • He has won Healthcare Champion Award (England) in 2011.
  • He has full international accreditation with experience as Consultant Rheumatologist in England.
  • Dr. Kaushik has completed MBBS from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU), FRCP from Royal Colleges of Physicians (London) and PG Dip University of Nottingham Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences.
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  • Dr. Kaushik V V is a rheumatologist with 18+ years of experience. 
  • He has won Healthcare Champion Award (England) in 2011.
  • He has full international accreditation with experience as Consultant Rheumatologist in England.
  • Dr. Kaushik has completed MBBS from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU), FRCP from Royal Colleges of Physicians (London) and PG Dip University of Nottingham Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences.
Dr. Rajiva Gupta

Dr. Rajiva Gupta

Gurgaon, India
29+ years of experience
Chairman
4.4 (13 Ratings)
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  • Dr. Rajiva Gupta is a Rheumatologist with 25+ years of experience.
  • He has been awarded Zydus Oration for scientific contribution in the field of Rheumatology by the Indian Rheumatology Association, 2008.
  • He completed his higher training in the UK and became a member of the Royal College of Physicians.
  • He is a fellow of American College of Rheumatology, USA.
  • He is a member of over 15 international and national medical associations and forums, including the National Academy of Medical Sciences, British Society of Rheumatology, UK, National College of Chest Physicians, National Osteoporosis Society, UK, Indian Rheumatism Association and Indian Immunology Society.
  • Dr. Gupta is also an International reviewer of Kelley’s Textbook of Rheumatology 7th ed, member of International Advisory Board of Kumar & Clark – Clinical Medicine, International Advisory Board of Davidson’s – Principles and Practice of Medicine 21th ed and International Advisory Board of Kumar & Clark – Clinical Medicine, 7th ed.
  • He has completed MBBS from PMCH, Patiala, MD in medicine from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, DNB from National Board of Examination, New Delhi and MRCP from Royal College of Physicians, U.K.
  • His expertise includes Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Immunology and Rheumatology.
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  • Dr. Rajiva Gupta is a Rheumatologist with 25+ years of experience.
  • He has been awarded Zydus Oration for scientific contribution in the field of Rheumatology by the Indian Rheumatology Association, 2008.
  • He completed his higher training in the UK and became a member of the Royal College of Physicians.
  • He is a fellow of American College of Rheumatology, USA.
  • He is a member of over 15 international and national medical associations and forums, including the National Academy of Medical Sciences, British Society of Rheumatology, UK, National College of Chest Physicians, National Osteoporosis Society, UK, Indian Rheumatism Association and Indian Immunology Society.
  • Dr. Gupta is also an International reviewer of Kelley’s Textbook of Rheumatology 7th ed, member of International Advisory Board of Kumar & Clark – Clinical Medicine, International Advisory Board of Davidson’s – Principles and Practice of Medicine 21th ed and International Advisory Board of Kumar & Clark – Clinical Medicine, 7th ed.
  • He has completed MBBS from PMCH, Patiala, MD in medicine from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, DNB from National Board of Examination, New Delhi and MRCP from Royal College of Physicians, U.K.
  • His expertise includes Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Immunology and Rheumatology.

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Dr. Jyotsna Oak

Dr. Jyotsna Oak

Mumbai, India
29+ years of experience
Consultant
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  • Dr. Jyotsna Oak is a Rheumatologist with 25+ experience.
  • Her expertise lies in Rheumatology, Rheumatoid arthritis, Spondyloarthropathy, SLE, Vasculitis, Scleroderma, Psoriatic arthritis, Intraarticular injections,  Ankylosing Spondylitis, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Gout, Vasculitis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Scleroderma, Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis.
  • Dr. Oak is a member of the Indian Rheumatology Association and she has completed her Graduation and post-graduation from the prestigious Grant Medical College and J. J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai. She was awarded the reputed Fellowship by the Japanese Rheumatology Association.
  • Under her credit, there are numerous national and international journals accredited in indexed journals and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, Worldwide conferences to talk about different types of arthritis. She has operated more than 6000+ cases of Osteoarthritis, SLE, Scleroderma, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Vasculitis, Polymyositis & Juvenile Chronic Arthritis successfully.
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  • Dr. Jyotsna Oak is a Rheumatologist with 25+ experience.
  • Her expertise lies in Rheumatology, Rheumatoid arthritis, Spondyloarthropathy, SLE, Vasculitis, Scleroderma, Psoriatic arthritis, Intraarticular injections,  Ankylosing Spondylitis, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Gout, Vasculitis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Scleroderma, Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis.
  • Dr. Oak is a member of the Indian Rheumatology Association and she has completed her Graduation and post-graduation from the prestigious Grant Medical College and J. J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai. She was awarded the reputed Fellowship by the Japanese Rheumatology Association.
  • Under her credit, there are numerous national and international journals accredited in indexed journals and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, Worldwide conferences to talk about different types of arthritis. She has operated more than 6000+ cases of Osteoarthritis, SLE, Scleroderma, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Vasculitis, Polymyositis & Juvenile Chronic Arthritis successfully.
Dr. Shashank Akerkar

Dr. Shashank Akerkar

Mumbai, India
17+ years of experience
Consultant
4.7 (14 Ratings)
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  • Dr. Shashank Akerkar is a Rheumatologist with 13+ experience.
  • His expertise lies in Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment, Arthritis Management, Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Treatment, Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma), Scleroderma Treatment, Psoriasis Treatment, Rheumatism Treatment, Arthritis and Pain Management, Myositis, Articular Pain Treatment, and Leg length inequality.
  • Under his credit, there are both national and international publications and he is actively invited as guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, Worldwide conferences to talk about the different types of Arthritis. He is a member of the Indian Rheumatology Association and American College of Rheumatology.
  • Dr. Shashank did his graduation from the prestigious Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai followed by MD in General Medicine from the well known King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College. Later, he completed his fellowship in Rheumatology from the American College of Rheumatology.
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  • Dr. Shashank Akerkar is a Rheumatologist with 13+ experience.
  • His expertise lies in Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment, Arthritis Management, Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Treatment, Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma), Scleroderma Treatment, Psoriasis Treatment, Rheumatism Treatment, Arthritis and Pain Management, Myositis, Articular Pain Treatment, and Leg length inequality.
  • Under his credit, there are both national and international publications and he is actively invited as guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, Worldwide conferences to talk about the different types of Arthritis. He is a member of the Indian Rheumatology Association and American College of Rheumatology.
  • Dr. Shashank did his graduation from the prestigious Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai followed by MD in General Medicine from the well known King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College. Later, he completed his fellowship in Rheumatology from the American College of Rheumatology.
Dr. Prof Sukhbir Uppal

Dr. Prof Sukhbir Uppal

Mohali, India
20+ years of experience
Consultant
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  • Dr. Prof Sukhbir Uppal is a Rheumatologist, based in Mohali having 16+ years of expereince.
  • His expertise lies in muscle pain, back pain, neck pain, osteoporosis, Vitamin D deficiency, autoimmune diseases, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus), gout, psoriatic arthritis, etc.
  • Dr. Uppal completed his graduation and post-graduation from the reputed Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune. Later, he did Postdoctoral Fellowship in Rheumatology from the well-known All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
  • He is a member of the American College of Rheumatology, Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, Indian College of Physicians, Indian Rheumatology Association, Emirates Rheumatology Association, Indian Medical Association, Punjab Medical Council.
  • Under his credit, there are both national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, and worldwide conferences to talk about the different types of Arthritis.
  • He has worked with some of the primer institutes such as Fortis Hospital, Aster Al Rafah Hospital, University Hospital, Sharjah, Kuwait University Teaching Hospital, Indian Army Hospitals, etc.
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  • Dr. Prof Sukhbir Uppal is a Rheumatologist, based in Mohali having 16+ years of expereince.
  • His expertise lies in muscle pain, back pain, neck pain, osteoporosis, Vitamin D deficiency, autoimmune diseases, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus), gout, psoriatic arthritis, etc.
  • Dr. Uppal completed his graduation and post-graduation from the reputed Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune. Later, he did Postdoctoral Fellowship in Rheumatology from the well-known All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
  • He is a member of the American College of Rheumatology, Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, Indian College of Physicians, Indian Rheumatology Association, Emirates Rheumatology Association, Indian Medical Association, Punjab Medical Council.
  • Under his credit, there are both national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, and worldwide conferences to talk about the different types of Arthritis.
  • He has worked with some of the primer institutes such as Fortis Hospital, Aster Al Rafah Hospital, University Hospital, Sharjah, Kuwait University Teaching Hospital, Indian Army Hospitals, etc.
Dr. Dipak Kumar Ray

Dr. Dipak Kumar Ray

Kolkata, India
29+ years of experience
Consultant
5.0 (12 Ratings)
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  • Dr. Dipak Kumar Ray is a renowned Rheumatologist, based in Kolkata having extensive 25+ years of expereince.
  • His expertise lies in the management of Osteoporosis, Inflammatory arthritis,  Connective Tissue Disease, Lupus, Spondyloarthropathies, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, Gout, Scleroderma, etc.
  • Dr, Ray completed his MBBS from NRS Medical College, followed by MD in Medicine from Manipal, India. Later, he went to the UK for his fellowship from the reputed Royal college of physicians, Edinburgh.
  • Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, worldwide conferences to talk about Osteoarthritis.
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  • Dr. Dipak Kumar Ray is a renowned Rheumatologist, based in Kolkata having extensive 25+ years of expereince.
  • His expertise lies in the management of Osteoporosis, Inflammatory arthritis,  Connective Tissue Disease, Lupus, Spondyloarthropathies, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, Gout, Scleroderma, etc.
  • Dr, Ray completed his MBBS from NRS Medical College, followed by MD in Medicine from Manipal, India. Later, he went to the UK for his fellowship from the reputed Royal college of physicians, Edinburgh.
  • Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, worldwide conferences to talk about Osteoarthritis.
Dr. Rohini Handa

Dr. Rohini Handa

New Delhi, India
43+ years of experience
Senior Consultant
4.9 (34 Ratings)
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  • Dr. Rohini Handa is a distinguished Rheumatologist with over 35 years of experience.
  • After completing his MBBS, he also completed MD and DNB in General Medicine and an FRCP in Rheumatology.
  • He has published over 330 review articles, book chapters, papers, and abstracts. 
  • Dr. Rohini Handa has paved his path in many professional medical associations. 
  • He is a life member of the Indian Rheumatology Association, Delhi, and many more. 
  • He has received several prime awards, including the JC Patel and BC Mehta Prize, Dr. JN Berry Award, IRA Oration by Indian Rheumatology Association, etc.
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  • Dr. Rohini Handa is a distinguished Rheumatologist with over 35 years of experience.
  • After completing his MBBS, he also completed MD and DNB in General Medicine and an FRCP in Rheumatology.
  • He has published over 330 review articles, book chapters, papers, and abstracts. 
  • Dr. Rohini Handa has paved his path in many professional medical associations. 
  • He is a life member of the Indian Rheumatology Association, Delhi, and many more. 
  • He has received several prime awards, including the JC Patel and BC Mehta Prize, Dr. JN Berry Award, IRA Oration by Indian Rheumatology Association, etc.
Dr. Bonnie Abujam

Dr. Bonnie Abujam

Mohali, India
14+ years of experience
Consultant
4.9 (12 Ratings)
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  • Dr. Bonnie Abujam is a Rheumatologist, based in Mohali having 10+ years of experience.
  • Her expertise lies in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondyloarthropathies like Ankylosing Spondylitis, Connective tissue diseases like SLE, Scleroderma & Sjogren’s syndrome, Dermatomyositis, Vasculitis, Sarciodiosis, Gout (Uric acid joint pain), Infectious arthritis, Chikungunya arthritis, Fibromyalgia, etc.
  • Dr. Bonnie completed her MD in Pediatrics From PGIMER, Chandigarh, followed by DM in Clinical Immunology from the reputed Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute Medical Sciences, Lucknow.
  • Under her credit, there are both national and international publications and she is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, and worldwide conferences to talk about the different types of Arthritis.
  • She received a gold medal for her excellent academic performance and also won APLAR Fellowship from the ARUK Centre For Epidemiology, Division Of Musculoskeletal & Dermatological Sciences.
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  • Dr. Bonnie Abujam is a Rheumatologist, based in Mohali having 10+ years of experience.
  • Her expertise lies in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondyloarthropathies like Ankylosing Spondylitis, Connective tissue diseases like SLE, Scleroderma & Sjogren’s syndrome, Dermatomyositis, Vasculitis, Sarciodiosis, Gout (Uric acid joint pain), Infectious arthritis, Chikungunya arthritis, Fibromyalgia, etc.
  • Dr. Bonnie completed her MD in Pediatrics From PGIMER, Chandigarh, followed by DM in Clinical Immunology from the reputed Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute Medical Sciences, Lucknow.
  • Under her credit, there are both national and international publications and she is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, and worldwide conferences to talk about the different types of Arthritis.
  • She received a gold medal for her excellent academic performance and also won APLAR Fellowship from the ARUK Centre For Epidemiology, Division Of Musculoskeletal & Dermatological Sciences.
Dr. Nagaraj S

Dr. Nagaraj S

Paediatric Rheumatologist
Bangalore, India
23+ years of experience
Consultant
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  • Dr. Nagaraj S is a well-experienced Rheumatologist with 19+ years of experience.
  • His medical interests are Pediatric Rheumatology, Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment, Fibromyalgia Treatment, Leg length inequality, and Rheumatism Treatment, etc.
  • He is a Life Member of the Indian Rheumatology Association, Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Indian Medical Association, and an Executive Committee Member of the Indian Rheumatology Association, Karnataka Chapter.
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  • Dr. Nagaraj S is a well-experienced Rheumatologist with 19+ years of experience.
  • His medical interests are Pediatric Rheumatology, Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment, Fibromyalgia Treatment, Leg length inequality, and Rheumatism Treatment, etc.
  • He is a Life Member of the Indian Rheumatology Association, Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Indian Medical Association, and an Executive Committee Member of the Indian Rheumatology Association, Karnataka Chapter.
Dr. Abhra Chandra Chowdhury

Dr. Abhra Chandra Chowdhury

Kolkata, India
19+ years of experience
Consultant
5.0 (12 Ratings)
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  • Dr. Abhra Chandra Chowdhury is a well-known Rheumatologist. 
  • He has over 15 years of experience as a Specialist.
  • He has a vast experience in managing and treating several Rheumatic diseases. 
  • He has been honored with several awards and recognitions.
  • He is a member of the West Bengal Medical Council, Life Member of the Indian Rheumatology Association and a member of the International Society of Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases (IPSID). 
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  • Dr. Abhra Chandra Chowdhury is a well-known Rheumatologist. 
  • He has over 15 years of experience as a Specialist.
  • He has a vast experience in managing and treating several Rheumatic diseases. 
  • He has been honored with several awards and recognitions.
  • He is a member of the West Bengal Medical Council, Life Member of the Indian Rheumatology Association and a member of the International Society of Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases (IPSID). 

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Who are the best Rheumatologists in India?

Here are some of the best rheumatologists in India, specialising in advanced treatments for rheumatic conditions:

  • Naval Mendiratta from Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
  • Sandeep Kumar Upadhyaya from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
  • Rajiva Gupta from Medanta - The Medicity, Gurgaon
  • Jyotsna Oak from Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai 
  • Rajasekar B from Apollo Hospitals, Chennai

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No. Rheumatologists primarily diagnose and manage autoimmune and inflammatory conditions using medications and lifestyle modifications.

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Following are the latest advancements in rheumatology treatments in India:

  • Stem cell therapy
  • Gene therapy
  • Targeted therapies such as monoclonal antibodies
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures such as arthroscopy and ultrasound-guided injections

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