Best Rheumatology & Arthritis Clinics in Bangalore, India

• Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, a multi-speciality hospital, commenced operations in Bangalore in 2006. 
• Accredited with NABH and JCI, USA, the hospital has established itself as a premier medical facility in the field of healthcare.
• It is the only Indian Hospital to be featured by the Medical Travel Quality Alliance (MTQUA) among the world’s top five destinations for medical tourism.
• The hospital has won many awards, including the following:
  • Ranked no. 2 in the ‘Best Multi-Specialty Hospital in Bangalore’ by The Week in AC Nielsen survey
  • Ranked as the ‘Best Hospital in Bengaluru for Cardiac Care’ by the 8th Outlook Hospital Survey, 2002
  • International Medical Tourism Accreditations for Excellence in Care
  • National Energy Conservation Award 2014 
  • Healthcare and Social Care Support Award
  • Global Marketing Excellence Award
  • Breastfeeding Promotion Network India Award
  • Excellence in Facility Management Award
  • AHPI Award and Asian Patient Safety Award 
• International Patient Services - Fortis Hospital offers assistance to patients from over 175 countries through its international patient services.

• Manipal Hospital on Old Airport Road, established in 1991, is Manipal Hospitals' flagship quaternary care hospital and a cornerstone of the prestigious Manipal Education & Medical Group (MEMG). As one of South India's leading multi-speciality hospitals, it provides comprehensive, world-class treatment in more than 60 disciplines. 
• The hospital is renowned for its commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate patient care, and ethical practices, earning it national acclaim as one of India's most caring and trustworthy healthcare facilities.
• Awards & Recognitions: Manipal Hospital has consistently been recognised for its high standards of care and clinical outcomes:
  • Best Hospital in Bangalore by The Week Magazine (awarded multiple times).
  • Consistently ranked among the Top 5 in India's Most Caring Hospitals survey.
  • Accredited by AAHRPP (Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programmes) for upholding the highest ethical standards in clinical research.
• The hospital is a leader in advanced medical care and has achieved numerous clinical milestones:
  • Pioneer in Quaternary Care: Delivers highly specialised treatments across 60+ specialities, including advanced oncology assisted by IBM Watson, complex multi-organ transplants, and high-risk cardiac procedures.
  • Leading Transplant Centre: An established and leading centre for Multi-Organ Transplants, with comprehensive programmes for kidney, liver, and heart transplants.
  • Advanced Paediatric & Neonatal Care: Features dedicated to Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) units, providing critical care for the youngest patients.

International Patient Services

As a major destination for medical tourism, Manipal Hospital offers end-to-end support for international patients:

• Pre-arrival Consultation and Treatment Planning: Offers teleconsultations with specialists to provide a clear treatment plan and cost estimates prior to travel.
• Visa & Travel Assistance: Provides medical visa invitation letters and assists with travel arrangements.
• Airport Pick-up/Drop-off: Arrange transportation to and from the airport as needed.
• Multilingual Interpreters: Offers language support to ensure seamless communication between patients and the medical team.
• Express Check-in & Dedicated Coordinators: Ensures fast-tracked admission and personalised guidance through a dedicated international patient lounge and coordinators.
• Assistance with Accommodation & Food Arrangements: Helps patients and their families find suitable lodging and arranges customised meals.

• Columbia Asia is an international healthcare group operating a chain of modern hospitals across Asia.
• Columbia Asia Hospitals Pvt. Ltd.is one of the first healthcare companies to enter India through 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) route. The Columbia Asia Group is owned by more than 150 private equity companies, fund management organizations and individual investors. 
• Columbia Asia hospitals are clean, efficient, customer care, affordable and accessible. The innovative design of the hospitals, from their manageable size to their advanced technology, is focused on creating positive experience for patients.
• The hospital has International standard infrastructure and follows globally benchmarked standards of medical, nursing and operating protocols making it the preferred healthcare destination for patients from around the world. 
• The centre has a high-end NICU and PICU facility available.
• The area of special expertise of this hospital include  Audiology, Andrology, Bariatric Surgery,Clinical Hematology,IVF, Internal Medicine, Intensive Care/Critical Care, Medical & Surgical Oncology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Nephrology, Neonatology, , Pulmonology, Rheumatology & Pediatric Rheumatology, Renal Transplant, Surgical GI, Urology and Vascular Surgery.

• As part of the renowned Aster DM group, which is one of the largest and fastest-growing healthcare conglomerates, Aster CMI Hospital (Hebbel) Bangalore offers quaternary care services across many disciplines and features several centres of excellence.
• The facility is accredited by NABH and NABL, ensuring high standards of care.
• In the All India Multi-Specialty Hospital Survey 2023, it was ranked as the number one hospital in Bangalore and secured the third position among the top hospitals in South India. It is also listed among the top ten hospitals in India.
• According to the Times of India’s All India Critical Care Hospital Ranking Survey, Aster CMI Hospital (Hebbel) Bangalore is recognised as the best hospital in Bangalore for Neurosciences. It is one of the highest-ranked hospitals in South India for the same speciality.
• It is a leading hospital in India for Cardiology and has been consistently ranked among the best hospitals in Bangalore for Gastroenterology.
• The facility holds top positions in South India in obstetrics, gynaecology, and nephrology.
• Known for its excellent paediatric care, it is highly regarded in both Bangalore and South India.
• Aster CMI is considered the best hospital in Bangalore for Emergency and Trauma Care and is ranked among the top hospitals for these services in South India.
• ​International Patient Services;
  • It provides professional, transparent, and hassle-free services to international patients.
  • A dedicated team of international coordinators assists overseas patients with consultations, second opinions, or medical treatment.
  • Patient services provided include a 24/7 Emergency Room, ICU, ambulance, digitised patient records (HIS), home pickup for lab samples, online test report delivery, a physiotherapy and rehabilitation department, private insurance acceptance, a TPA desk, and an international outstation patient help desk.

• Associated and Part of the Parkway Pantai Ltd.
• Global  Hospitals, ranked as India’s fourth-largest healthcare chain
• Pioneer in Multi-Organ Transplants including kidneys, liver, heart, and lung.
• Lung Transplantation program considered to be the best lung transplant in India
• Global Team of doctors perform 18,000 surgeries every year
•  Global Healthcare Group treats 30,000 outpatients and 50,000 inpatients every year
• Pioneers as a multi-specialty and multi-organ transplant center
• Considered as one of the best heart transplant hospitals in India
• Offer Super Specialty Quaternary Care and comprehensive, integrated medical services

• Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore, was established in 2007 and is a premier multi-specialty hospital offering world-class healthcare services.
• It is accredited by the Joint Commission International(JCI) and NABH, ensuring the highest standard of patient safety and medical excellence.
• The various key achievements and recognitions of Apollo Hospital are:
  • First in India to introduce Thallium Laser for precise medical procedures.
  • First in South India to use Holmium Laser in surgical treatments.
  • First in Karnataka to install the Digital X-Ray system for superior diagnostic imaging.
  • The largest series of airway stents has been performed in this hospital in India.
  • Performed rare surgeries such as spinal angiolipoma excision and tibial tuberosity shift with MPFL reconstruction.
  • This is the first hospital in the region to use a Y-shaped stent for treating tracheoesophageal fistula. It has also performed rare surgeries such as spinal angiolipoma excision and tibial tuberosity shift with MPFL reconstruction.
• International Patient Services: 
• Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta, provides comprehensive medical services for international patients, ensuring a smooth and comfortable healthcare experience.
  • Online Consultation: Patients can consult doctors remotely before traveling to India.
  • Visa Assistance: Support with medical visa documentation and invitation letters.
  • Airport Transfers: Pick-up and drop-off from the airport.
  • Personalised Care Coordinators: Multilingual staff to assist international patients.
  • Accommodation Assistance: Arrangements for hotels and guest houses near the hospital.
  • Medical Records Assistance: Help in documentation and digital records for easy accessibility.

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• Aster RV Hospital was founded in 1987 by Dr.Azad Moopen who is a doctor and philanthropist.
• Aster RV Hospital (J P Nagar) Bangalore is a renowned hospital providing health care services in various departments and focuses on cardiac, neuro, gastro sciences.
•  Dealt with a number of orthopedic cases successfully.
•  It has its branches in 8 countries with headquarters in Dubai.
•  Encompasses more than 25 hospitals, 116 clinics, 236 pharmacies.

• Rainbow Hospital is a state’s first standalone pediatric hospital providing various child care, fertility and women care services under one roof.
• The hospital was ranked as one of the top 2 fertility hospitals in Bangalore - All India Fertility and IVF Ranking survey by TOI, 2018.
• It is centers located in 12 locations – 2 in Bangalore, 6 in Hyderabad, 2 in Vijayawada, 1 in Delhi and one in Chennai.
• There are two branches in Bangalore - Marathahalli and Bannerghatta.
• This pediatric tertiary care hospital runs a dedicated transport system, a virtual ICU on wheels and retrieves babies from long distances, which are unique services in Karnataka.

• Established in 1975, the BR Life is a leading healthcare services group owned by Padma Shri visionary leader Dr. B.R. Shetty.
• With 1000+ beds, the group treats more than 5 lakh patients annually.
• It also has achieved the milestone of performing more than 500 successful kidney transplants.
• The group has super-specialty hospitals in Nepal, Egypt and four hospitals in India - Bangalore (Karnataka), Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Bhubaneswar (Odisha), and Udupi (Karnataka).
• Sree Uthradom Thirunal (SUT) Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram was the first SS SPARSH Hospital (Mysore Road) Bangalore, is the latest addition to the group.
• Sree Uthradom Thirunal Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram was inaugurated by E. K. Nayanar, former chief minister of Kerala. The first coronary artery bypass surgery on a beating heart in Kerala was done in this hospital.
• SS SPARSH Hospital (Mysore Road) Bangalore, Bangalore, is a 400-bed tertiary care hospital with state-of-the-art infrastructure.
• Kalinga Hospital Limited, Bhubaneswar is serving the community by delivering preventive, curative, and rehabilitative services to patients from all the economic and social strata.
• BRS Mother & Child Hospital, Udupi is a tie-up between the Government and BR Life, which is offering free medical care to the underprivileged people in the region.

• Accredited with NABH, Sparsh Group of Hospitals has 4 centers in Bangalore – Yeshwanthpur, Infantry Road, Bommasandra and Davanagere.
• Out of these four hospitals, Yeshwanthpur’s branch is super specialty with 17+ departments, Infantry Road’s branch is reputed as the destination for advanced surgeries, Bommasandra’s is known for Orthopedics, Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery and Davanagere’s branch is reputed for Accidents Bone & Joint Care.
• Its first branch was established in 2006 at Bommasandra and its super-specialty branch at Yeshwanthpur (SPARSH Super Speciality Hospital) was established in 2015.
• This center handled the complex case which gave it an international recognition – 27-hour surgery was conducted child born with 8 limbs and the case of another child who was born with foot growing out of his back.
• It is also host to initiatives like Guru Namana and SPARSH Vachana.