Dr. Chandrika S Bhat – Pediatric Rheumatologist in Bangalore

Dr. Chandrika S Bhat is an experienced Pediatric Rheumatologist in Bangalore and serves as Consultant – Pediatric Rheumatology at Rainbow Children's Hospital, Marathahalli.

With 13+ years of experience, Dr. Chandrika S Bhat specializes in the diagnosis and management of rheumatologic, autoimmune and inflammatory conditions affecting children and adolescents.

She completed her MBBS from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, followed by her MD in Pediatrics from Grant Medical College, Mumbai.

She subsequently completed specialized Fellowship training in Pediatric Rheumatology at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, UK, gaining advanced experience in managing complex pediatric rheumatologic conditions.

Dr. Chandrika S Bhat has worked at reputed institutions including KEM Hospital, Columbia Asia Hospital and St. John's Hospital. She has extensive experience in managing children with various rheumatologic and autoimmune diseases.

Her areas of expertise include juvenile arthritis, lupus, vasculitis, Kawasaki disease, scleroderma, post-infectious arthritis and other pediatric inflammatory disorders.

She is trained in intra-articular corticosteroid joint injections, including ultrasound-guided injections, for appropriate pediatric patients with inflammatory joint conditions.

She follows a patient-centered and multidisciplinary approach to help children manage chronic inflammatory and rheumatologic conditions and improve their quality of life.

Dr. Chandrika S Bhat also has specialized experience in pediatric pain management, having gained additional training from the Bath Centre for Pain Services in the UK.

Dr. Chandrika S Bhat's Pediatric Rheumatology Treatments

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Evaluation and management of inflammatory arthritis affecting children and adolescents.

Pediatric Lupus

Specialized assessment and management of systemic lupus and related autoimmune conditions in children.

Pediatric Vasculitis

Diagnosis and management of inflammatory blood-vessel disorders affecting children.

Kawasaki Disease

Specialized evaluation and management of Kawasaki disease and its associated inflammatory complications.

Juvenile Dermatomyositis

Assessment and multidisciplinary management of inflammatory muscle and skin disorders in children.

Pediatric Scleroderma

Evaluation and management of autoimmune connective tissue disorders such as scleroderma in children.

Post-Infectious Arthritis

Assessment and treatment of inflammatory joint symptoms occurring after infections.

Pediatric Autoimmune Disorders

Comprehensive evaluation and management of autoimmune conditions affecting children and adolescents.

Pediatric Inflammatory Disorders

Specialized care for inflammatory diseases affecting joints, muscles and other organs in children.

Pediatric Pain Management

Individualized assessment and management of chronic musculoskeletal and inflammatory pain in children.

Intra-Articular Corticosteroid Injections

Joint injections may be used for selected children with inflammatory arthritis and joint swelling.

Ultrasound-Guided Joint Injections

Ultrasound guidance can support accurate joint injection procedures for appropriate pediatric rheumatologic conditions.