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Dr. Ravi Kumar U is an accomplished rheumatologist in Yelahanka with more than six years of clinical experience in Internal Medicine and Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology. He is currently practising as a Consultant – Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Bangalore, with specialised expertise in autoimmune disorders, inflammatory arthritis, vasculitis, connective tissue diseases, and complex immune-mediated conditions. His experience in managing systemic rheumatological illnesses and immune disorders has established him among the best rheumatologists in Yelahanka for comprehensive autoimmune and inflammatory disease care.
Dr. Ravi Kumar completed his MBBS from M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, followed by an MD in Internal Medicine from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. To further strengthen his expertise in specialised rheumatology care, he pursued a DM in Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology from the prestigious Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, gaining extensive exposure to complex autoimmune diseases and advanced immunological therapies.
At Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Dr. Ravi Kumar manages a broad spectrum of rheumatological and immunological disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ankylosing spondylitis, vasculitis, systemic sclerosis, inflammatory myopathies, gout, autoimmune connective tissue diseases, and immune-mediated inflammatory conditions. His clinical practice includes comprehensive disease evaluation, long-term disease activity monitoring, biologic therapies, immunomodulatory treatment planning, and multidisciplinary care for complex systemic conditions requiring coordinated management.
His expertise extends to the management of difficult-to-treat vasculitis, autoimmune kidney involvement, systemic inflammatory disorders, and rare immune-mediated diseases. With a strong background in Internal Medicine and advanced rheumatology training, he adopts an integrated approach to patient care, focusing on accurate diagnosis, disease control, prevention of organ damage, and long-term quality-of-life outcomes. His work in complex autoimmune disease management positions him among the best rheumatologists in Yelahanka for patients requiring advanced and personalised rheumatology care.
Alongside his clinical practice, Dr. Ravi Kumar remains actively involved in research and academic activities. He has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed publications in national and international journals and has presented research at leading scientific platforms including the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), Indian Rheumatology Association Conference (IRACON), and World Rheumatology Forum. His research interests include vasculitis, systemic sclerosis, autoimmune diseases, and long-term immunological outcomes. He has also received Best Paper Awards at both KAPICON and IRACON, reflecting his commitment to academic excellence and advancing rheumatology practice.
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Sjogren’s Syndrome
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Inflammatory Myositis
- Vasculitis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Spondyloarthritis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Gout and Crystal Arthropathies
- Fibromyalgia
- Biologic and Targeted Therapies
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Joint Injections
- Osteoporosis
- Metabolic Bone Diseases
- English
- Kannada
- Tamil
- Hindi
- Telugu
- Best Paper Presentation – Annual Conference of the Association of Physicians of India, Karnataka Chapter, 2018
- Best Paper Presentation – Indian Rheumatology Association Conference, 2025
- Presented multiple papers at national and international conferences across rheumatology, internal medicine, vasculitis, systemic sclerosis, and autoimmune rheumatic diseases
- A Study of the Clinical Profile of Chronic Kidney Disease in Non-Diabetic Patients was Published in the International Journal of Advances in Medicine, 2021. The journal page lists Ravi Kumar U as one of the authors and includes the DOI for the publication.
- Co-infection of Cryptococcal and Tuberculous Meningitis in an Immunocompetent Individual, Published in the APIK Journal of Internal Medicine, 2019. The online journal listing includes Ravi Kumar U among the authors.
- Cardiac Involvement in Systemic Sclerosis: A Case Series with Review of Literature Listed in the attached CV as a 2025 publication in the Association of Rheumatologists of Tamil Nadu Journal of Rheumatology.
- Secondary Amyloidosis as a Cause of Nephrotic Syndrome in Takayasu Arteritis
- Co-infection of cryptococcal and tuberculous meningitis in an immunocompetent individual – KAPICON 2018
- Study of clinical profile of chronic kidney disease in non-diabetic patients – APICON 2019
- Clinical profile and outcome of patients with cardiac involvement in systemic sclerosis – IRACON 2022
- Clinical profile and outcome of patients with cardiac involvement in systemic sclerosis – ART 2022
- Durability of humoral immune responses to COVID-19 vaccination in adult patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases – IRACON 2023
- A rare case of rheumatoid arthritis associated with secondary pulmonary alveolar proteinosis – World Rheumatology Forum 2023
- Difficult-to-treat Takayasu arteritis: comparative efficacy of colchicine and tofacitinib – ACR Convergence 2024
- Extended treatment with rituximab in ANCA-associated vasculitis – IRACON 2024
- Hypertrophic pachymeningitis as a manifestation of ANCA-associated vasculitis – CRC 2024
- Renal amyloidosis in Takayasu arteritis – SZIRACON 2024
- Rickettsial vasculitis: a rare cause of gangrene in scleroderma – Vasculitis Conclave 2025
- Extended treatment with rituximab in ANCA-associated vasculitis – ACR Convergence 2025
- Comparative efficacy of low-dose and ultra-low-dose rituximab in ANCA-associated vasculitis – IRACON 2025
- Durability of humoral immune responses to COVID-19 vaccination in adult patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases – ICCR 2025
Overview
Field of Expertise
Languages Spoken
Awards & Achievements
Talks & Publications
- English
- Kannada
- Tamil
- Hindi
- Telugu
Dr. Ravi Kumar U is an accomplished rheumatologist in Yelahanka with more than six years of clinical experience in Internal Medicine and Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology. He is currently practising as a Consultant – Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Bangalore, with specialised expertise in autoimmune disorders, inflammatory arthritis, vasculitis, connective tissue diseases, and complex immune-mediated conditions. His experience in managing systemic rheumatological illnesses and immune disorders has established him among the best rheumatologists in Yelahanka for comprehensive autoimmune and inflammatory disease care.
Dr. Ravi Kumar completed his MBBS from M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, followed by an MD in Internal Medicine from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. To further strengthen his expertise in specialised rheumatology care, he pursued a DM in Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology from the prestigious Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, gaining extensive exposure to complex autoimmune diseases and advanced immunological therapies.
At Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Dr. Ravi Kumar manages a broad spectrum of rheumatological and immunological disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ankylosing spondylitis, vasculitis, systemic sclerosis, inflammatory myopathies, gout, autoimmune connective tissue diseases, and immune-mediated inflammatory conditions. His clinical practice includes comprehensive disease evaluation, long-term disease activity monitoring, biologic therapies, immunomodulatory treatment planning, and multidisciplinary care for complex systemic conditions requiring coordinated management.
His expertise extends to the management of difficult-to-treat vasculitis, autoimmune kidney involvement, systemic inflammatory disorders, and rare immune-mediated diseases. With a strong background in Internal Medicine and advanced rheumatology training, he adopts an integrated approach to patient care, focusing on accurate diagnosis, disease control, prevention of organ damage, and long-term quality-of-life outcomes. His work in complex autoimmune disease management positions him among the best rheumatologists in Yelahanka for patients requiring advanced and personalised rheumatology care.
Alongside his clinical practice, Dr. Ravi Kumar remains actively involved in research and academic activities. He has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed publications in national and international journals and has presented research at leading scientific platforms including the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), Indian Rheumatology Association Conference (IRACON), and World Rheumatology Forum. His research interests include vasculitis, systemic sclerosis, autoimmune diseases, and long-term immunological outcomes. He has also received Best Paper Awards at both KAPICON and IRACON, reflecting his commitment to academic excellence and advancing rheumatology practice.
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Sjogren’s Syndrome
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Inflammatory Myositis
- Vasculitis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Spondyloarthritis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Gout and Crystal Arthropathies
- Fibromyalgia
- Biologic and Targeted Therapies
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Joint Injections
- Osteoporosis
- Metabolic Bone Diseases
- Best Paper Presentation – Annual Conference of the Association of Physicians of India, Karnataka Chapter, 2018
- Best Paper Presentation – Indian Rheumatology Association Conference, 2025
- Presented multiple papers at national and international conferences across rheumatology, internal medicine, vasculitis, systemic sclerosis, and autoimmune rheumatic diseases
- A Study of the Clinical Profile of Chronic Kidney Disease in Non-Diabetic Patients was Published in the International Journal of Advances in Medicine, 2021. The journal page lists Ravi Kumar U as one of the authors and includes the DOI for the publication.
- Co-infection of Cryptococcal and Tuberculous Meningitis in an Immunocompetent Individual, Published in the APIK Journal of Internal Medicine, 2019. The online journal listing includes Ravi Kumar U among the authors.
- Cardiac Involvement in Systemic Sclerosis: A Case Series with Review of Literature Listed in the attached CV as a 2025 publication in the Association of Rheumatologists of Tamil Nadu Journal of Rheumatology.
- Secondary Amyloidosis as a Cause of Nephrotic Syndrome in Takayasu Arteritis
- Co-infection of cryptococcal and tuberculous meningitis in an immunocompetent individual – KAPICON 2018
- Study of clinical profile of chronic kidney disease in non-diabetic patients – APICON 2019
- Clinical profile and outcome of patients with cardiac involvement in systemic sclerosis – IRACON 2022
- Clinical profile and outcome of patients with cardiac involvement in systemic sclerosis – ART 2022
- Durability of humoral immune responses to COVID-19 vaccination in adult patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases – IRACON 2023
- A rare case of rheumatoid arthritis associated with secondary pulmonary alveolar proteinosis – World Rheumatology Forum 2023
- Difficult-to-treat Takayasu arteritis: comparative efficacy of colchicine and tofacitinib – ACR Convergence 2024
- Extended treatment with rituximab in ANCA-associated vasculitis – IRACON 2024
- Hypertrophic pachymeningitis as a manifestation of ANCA-associated vasculitis – CRC 2024
- Renal amyloidosis in Takayasu arteritis – SZIRACON 2024
- Rickettsial vasculitis: a rare cause of gangrene in scleroderma – Vasculitis Conclave 2025
- Extended treatment with rituximab in ANCA-associated vasculitis – ACR Convergence 2025
- Comparative efficacy of low-dose and ultra-low-dose rituximab in ANCA-associated vasculitis – IRACON 2025
- Durability of humoral immune responses to COVID-19 vaccination in adult patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases – ICCR 2025
Languages Spoken
Overview
Field of Expertise
Awards & Achievements
Talks & Publications
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Sjogren’s Syndrome
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Inflammatory Myositis
- Vasculitis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Spondyloarthritis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Gout and Crystal Arthropathies
- Fibromyalgia
- Biologic and Targeted Therapies
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Joint Injections
- Osteoporosis
- Metabolic Bone Diseases
- English
- Kannada
- Tamil
- Hindi
- Telugu
- Best Paper Presentation – Annual Conference of the Association of Physicians of India, Karnataka Chapter, 2018
- Best Paper Presentation – Indian Rheumatology Association Conference, 2025
- Presented multiple papers at national and international conferences across rheumatology, internal medicine, vasculitis, systemic sclerosis, and autoimmune rheumatic diseases
- A Study of the Clinical Profile of Chronic Kidney Disease in Non-Diabetic Patients was Published in the International Journal of Advances in Medicine, 2021. The journal page lists Ravi Kumar U as one of the authors and includes the DOI for the publication.
- Co-infection of Cryptococcal and Tuberculous Meningitis in an Immunocompetent Individual, Published in the APIK Journal of Internal Medicine, 2019. The online journal listing includes Ravi Kumar U among the authors.
- Cardiac Involvement in Systemic Sclerosis: A Case Series with Review of Literature Listed in the attached CV as a 2025 publication in the Association of Rheumatologists of Tamil Nadu Journal of Rheumatology.
- Secondary Amyloidosis as a Cause of Nephrotic Syndrome in Takayasu Arteritis
- Co-infection of cryptococcal and tuberculous meningitis in an immunocompetent individual – KAPICON 2018
- Study of clinical profile of chronic kidney disease in non-diabetic patients – APICON 2019
- Clinical profile and outcome of patients with cardiac involvement in systemic sclerosis – IRACON 2022
- Clinical profile and outcome of patients with cardiac involvement in systemic sclerosis – ART 2022
- Durability of humoral immune responses to COVID-19 vaccination in adult patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases – IRACON 2023
- A rare case of rheumatoid arthritis associated with secondary pulmonary alveolar proteinosis – World Rheumatology Forum 2023
- Difficult-to-treat Takayasu arteritis: comparative efficacy of colchicine and tofacitinib – ACR Convergence 2024
- Extended treatment with rituximab in ANCA-associated vasculitis – IRACON 2024
- Hypertrophic pachymeningitis as a manifestation of ANCA-associated vasculitis – CRC 2024
- Renal amyloidosis in Takayasu arteritis – SZIRACON 2024
- Rickettsial vasculitis: a rare cause of gangrene in scleroderma – Vasculitis Conclave 2025
- Extended treatment with rituximab in ANCA-associated vasculitis – ACR Convergence 2025
- Comparative efficacy of low-dose and ultra-low-dose rituximab in ANCA-associated vasculitis – IRACON 2025
- Durability of humoral immune responses to COVID-19 vaccination in adult patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases – ICCR 2025
Dr. Ravi Kumar U is an accomplished rheumatologist in Yelahanka with more than six years of clinical experience in Internal Medicine and Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology. He is currently practising as a Consultant – Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Bangalore, with specialised expertise in autoimmune disorders, inflammatory arthritis, vasculitis, connective tissue diseases, and complex immune-mediated conditions. His experience in managing systemic rheumatological illnesses and immune disorders has established him among the best rheumatologists in Yelahanka for comprehensive autoimmune and inflammatory disease care.
Dr. Ravi Kumar completed his MBBS from M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, followed by an MD in Internal Medicine from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. To further strengthen his expertise in specialised rheumatology care, he pursued a DM in Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology from the prestigious Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, gaining extensive exposure to complex autoimmune diseases and advanced immunological therapies.
At Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Dr. Ravi Kumar manages a broad spectrum of rheumatological and immunological disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ankylosing spondylitis, vasculitis, systemic sclerosis, inflammatory myopathies, gout, autoimmune connective tissue diseases, and immune-mediated inflammatory conditions. His clinical practice includes comprehensive disease evaluation, long-term disease activity monitoring, biologic therapies, immunomodulatory treatment planning, and multidisciplinary care for complex systemic conditions requiring coordinated management.
His expertise extends to the management of difficult-to-treat vasculitis, autoimmune kidney involvement, systemic inflammatory disorders, and rare immune-mediated diseases. With a strong background in Internal Medicine and advanced rheumatology training, he adopts an integrated approach to patient care, focusing on accurate diagnosis, disease control, prevention of organ damage, and long-term quality-of-life outcomes. His work in complex autoimmune disease management positions him among the best rheumatologists in Yelahanka for patients requiring advanced and personalised rheumatology care.
Alongside his clinical practice, Dr. Ravi Kumar remains actively involved in research and academic activities. He has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed publications in national and international journals and has presented research at leading scientific platforms including the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), Indian Rheumatology Association Conference (IRACON), and World Rheumatology Forum. His research interests include vasculitis, systemic sclerosis, autoimmune diseases, and long-term immunological outcomes. He has also received Best Paper Awards at both KAPICON and IRACON, reflecting his commitment to academic excellence and advancing rheumatology practice.
Field of Expertise
Languages Spoken
Awards & Achievements
Talks & Publications
Overview
- Best Paper Presentation – Annual Conference of the Association of Physicians of India, Karnataka Chapter, 2018
- Best Paper Presentation – Indian Rheumatology Association Conference, 2025
- Presented multiple papers at national and international conferences across rheumatology, internal medicine, vasculitis, systemic sclerosis, and autoimmune rheumatic diseases
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Sjogren’s Syndrome
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Inflammatory Myositis
- Vasculitis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Spondyloarthritis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Gout and Crystal Arthropathies
- Fibromyalgia
- Biologic and Targeted Therapies
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Joint Injections
- Osteoporosis
- Metabolic Bone Diseases
- English
- Kannada
- Tamil
- Hindi
- Telugu
- A Study of the Clinical Profile of Chronic Kidney Disease in Non-Diabetic Patients was Published in the International Journal of Advances in Medicine, 2021. The journal page lists Ravi Kumar U as one of the authors and includes the DOI for the publication.
- Co-infection of Cryptococcal and Tuberculous Meningitis in an Immunocompetent Individual, Published in the APIK Journal of Internal Medicine, 2019. The online journal listing includes Ravi Kumar U among the authors.
- Cardiac Involvement in Systemic Sclerosis: A Case Series with Review of Literature Listed in the attached CV as a 2025 publication in the Association of Rheumatologists of Tamil Nadu Journal of Rheumatology.
- Secondary Amyloidosis as a Cause of Nephrotic Syndrome in Takayasu Arteritis
- Co-infection of cryptococcal and tuberculous meningitis in an immunocompetent individual – KAPICON 2018
- Study of clinical profile of chronic kidney disease in non-diabetic patients – APICON 2019
- Clinical profile and outcome of patients with cardiac involvement in systemic sclerosis – IRACON 2022
- Clinical profile and outcome of patients with cardiac involvement in systemic sclerosis – ART 2022
- Durability of humoral immune responses to COVID-19 vaccination in adult patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases – IRACON 2023
- A rare case of rheumatoid arthritis associated with secondary pulmonary alveolar proteinosis – World Rheumatology Forum 2023
- Difficult-to-treat Takayasu arteritis: comparative efficacy of colchicine and tofacitinib – ACR Convergence 2024
- Extended treatment with rituximab in ANCA-associated vasculitis – IRACON 2024
- Hypertrophic pachymeningitis as a manifestation of ANCA-associated vasculitis – CRC 2024
- Renal amyloidosis in Takayasu arteritis – SZIRACON 2024
- Rickettsial vasculitis: a rare cause of gangrene in scleroderma – Vasculitis Conclave 2025
- Extended treatment with rituximab in ANCA-associated vasculitis – ACR Convergence 2025
- Comparative efficacy of low-dose and ultra-low-dose rituximab in ANCA-associated vasculitis – IRACON 2025
- Durability of humoral immune responses to COVID-19 vaccination in adult patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases – ICCR 2025
Dr. Ravi Kumar U is an accomplished rheumatologist in Yelahanka with more than six years of clinical experience in Internal Medicine and Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology. He is currently practising as a Consultant – Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Bangalore, with specialised expertise in autoimmune disorders, inflammatory arthritis, vasculitis, connective tissue diseases, and complex immune-mediated conditions. His experience in managing systemic rheumatological illnesses and immune disorders has established him among the best rheumatologists in Yelahanka for comprehensive autoimmune and inflammatory disease care.
Dr. Ravi Kumar completed his MBBS from M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, followed by an MD in Internal Medicine from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. To further strengthen his expertise in specialised rheumatology care, he pursued a DM in Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology from the prestigious Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, gaining extensive exposure to complex autoimmune diseases and advanced immunological therapies.
At Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Dr. Ravi Kumar manages a broad spectrum of rheumatological and immunological disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ankylosing spondylitis, vasculitis, systemic sclerosis, inflammatory myopathies, gout, autoimmune connective tissue diseases, and immune-mediated inflammatory conditions. His clinical practice includes comprehensive disease evaluation, long-term disease activity monitoring, biologic therapies, immunomodulatory treatment planning, and multidisciplinary care for complex systemic conditions requiring coordinated management.
His expertise extends to the management of difficult-to-treat vasculitis, autoimmune kidney involvement, systemic inflammatory disorders, and rare immune-mediated diseases. With a strong background in Internal Medicine and advanced rheumatology training, he adopts an integrated approach to patient care, focusing on accurate diagnosis, disease control, prevention of organ damage, and long-term quality-of-life outcomes. His work in complex autoimmune disease management positions him among the best rheumatologists in Yelahanka for patients requiring advanced and personalised rheumatology care.
Alongside his clinical practice, Dr. Ravi Kumar remains actively involved in research and academic activities. He has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed publications in national and international journals and has presented research at leading scientific platforms including the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), Indian Rheumatology Association Conference (IRACON), and World Rheumatology Forum. His research interests include vasculitis, systemic sclerosis, autoimmune diseases, and long-term immunological outcomes. He has also received Best Paper Awards at both KAPICON and IRACON, reflecting his commitment to academic excellence and advancing rheumatology practice.
Awards & Achievements
Field of Expertise
Languages Spoken
Talks & Publications
Overview
- A Study of the Clinical Profile of Chronic Kidney Disease in Non-Diabetic Patients was Published in the International Journal of Advances in Medicine, 2021. The journal page lists Ravi Kumar U as one of the authors and includes the DOI for the publication.
- Co-infection of Cryptococcal and Tuberculous Meningitis in an Immunocompetent Individual, Published in the APIK Journal of Internal Medicine, 2019. The online journal listing includes Ravi Kumar U among the authors.
- Cardiac Involvement in Systemic Sclerosis: A Case Series with Review of Literature Listed in the attached CV as a 2025 publication in the Association of Rheumatologists of Tamil Nadu Journal of Rheumatology.
- Secondary Amyloidosis as a Cause of Nephrotic Syndrome in Takayasu Arteritis
- Co-infection of cryptococcal and tuberculous meningitis in an immunocompetent individual – KAPICON 2018
- Study of clinical profile of chronic kidney disease in non-diabetic patients – APICON 2019
- Clinical profile and outcome of patients with cardiac involvement in systemic sclerosis – IRACON 2022
- Clinical profile and outcome of patients with cardiac involvement in systemic sclerosis – ART 2022
- Durability of humoral immune responses to COVID-19 vaccination in adult patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases – IRACON 2023
- A rare case of rheumatoid arthritis associated with secondary pulmonary alveolar proteinosis – World Rheumatology Forum 2023
- Difficult-to-treat Takayasu arteritis: comparative efficacy of colchicine and tofacitinib – ACR Convergence 2024
- Extended treatment with rituximab in ANCA-associated vasculitis – IRACON 2024
- Hypertrophic pachymeningitis as a manifestation of ANCA-associated vasculitis – CRC 2024
- Renal amyloidosis in Takayasu arteritis – SZIRACON 2024
- Rickettsial vasculitis: a rare cause of gangrene in scleroderma – Vasculitis Conclave 2025
- Extended treatment with rituximab in ANCA-associated vasculitis – ACR Convergence 2025
- Comparative efficacy of low-dose and ultra-low-dose rituximab in ANCA-associated vasculitis – IRACON 2025
- Durability of humoral immune responses to COVID-19 vaccination in adult patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases – ICCR 2025
Dr. Ravi Kumar U is an accomplished rheumatologist in Yelahanka with more than six years of clinical experience in Internal Medicine and Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology. He is currently practising as a Consultant – Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Bangalore, with specialised expertise in autoimmune disorders, inflammatory arthritis, vasculitis, connective tissue diseases, and complex immune-mediated conditions. His experience in managing systemic rheumatological illnesses and immune disorders has established him among the best rheumatologists in Yelahanka for comprehensive autoimmune and inflammatory disease care.
Dr. Ravi Kumar completed his MBBS from M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, followed by an MD in Internal Medicine from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. To further strengthen his expertise in specialised rheumatology care, he pursued a DM in Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology from the prestigious Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, gaining extensive exposure to complex autoimmune diseases and advanced immunological therapies.
At Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Dr. Ravi Kumar manages a broad spectrum of rheumatological and immunological disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ankylosing spondylitis, vasculitis, systemic sclerosis, inflammatory myopathies, gout, autoimmune connective tissue diseases, and immune-mediated inflammatory conditions. His clinical practice includes comprehensive disease evaluation, long-term disease activity monitoring, biologic therapies, immunomodulatory treatment planning, and multidisciplinary care for complex systemic conditions requiring coordinated management.
His expertise extends to the management of difficult-to-treat vasculitis, autoimmune kidney involvement, systemic inflammatory disorders, and rare immune-mediated diseases. With a strong background in Internal Medicine and advanced rheumatology training, he adopts an integrated approach to patient care, focusing on accurate diagnosis, disease control, prevention of organ damage, and long-term quality-of-life outcomes. His work in complex autoimmune disease management positions him among the best rheumatologists in Yelahanka for patients requiring advanced and personalised rheumatology care.
Alongside his clinical practice, Dr. Ravi Kumar remains actively involved in research and academic activities. He has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed publications in national and international journals and has presented research at leading scientific platforms including the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), Indian Rheumatology Association Conference (IRACON), and World Rheumatology Forum. His research interests include vasculitis, systemic sclerosis, autoimmune diseases, and long-term immunological outcomes. He has also received Best Paper Awards at both KAPICON and IRACON, reflecting his commitment to academic excellence and advancing rheumatology practice.
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Sjogren’s Syndrome
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Inflammatory Myositis
- Vasculitis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Spondyloarthritis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Gout and Crystal Arthropathies
- Fibromyalgia
- Biologic and Targeted Therapies
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Joint Injections
- Osteoporosis
- Metabolic Bone Diseases
- English
- Kannada
- Tamil
- Hindi
- Telugu
- Best Paper Presentation – Annual Conference of the Association of Physicians of India, Karnataka Chapter, 2018
- Best Paper Presentation – Indian Rheumatology Association Conference, 2025
- Presented multiple papers at national and international conferences across rheumatology, internal medicine, vasculitis, systemic sclerosis, and autoimmune rheumatic diseases
Talks & Publications
Overview
Field of Expertise
Languages Spoken
Awards & Achievements
FAQ's
Patients visit Dr. Ravi Kumar U, a leading Consultant- Rheumatology at Manipal Hospitals Yelahanka - Bengaluru, for expert care and advanced treatments. Known for accurate diagnoses and patient centric care, Dr. Ravi Kumar U is a trusted choice for exceptional medical support.
Dr. Ravi Kumar U Specialises in:
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Sjogren’s Syndrome
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Inflammatory Myositis
- Vasculitis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Spondyloarthritis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Gout and Crystal Arthropathies
- Fibromyalgia
- Biologic and Targeted Therapies
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Joint Injections
- Osteoporosis
- Metabolic Bone Diseases
To book an appointment with Dr. Ravi Kumar U at Manipal Hospitals Yelahanka - Bengaluru, please call 1800 102 5555. Our dedicated team will assist you in scheduling a convenient time for your consultation.
Dr. Ravi Kumar U has extensive experience and qualifications in Rheumatology at Manipal Hospitals Yelahanka - Bengaluru. With expertise spanning MBBS . MD . DM (Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology), bringing a wealth of knowledge and skill to their practice, ensuring top-notch patient care. Dr. Ravi Kumar U has also published numerous articles and publications in the field of Rheumatology.
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- Interactive audio/video connection, electronic information and communication technologies shall be used for providing me with a telemedicine/teleconsultation.
- In case the information obtained via teleconsultation is not sufficient to make a diagnosis, I may be required to go to Manipal Hospitals for in-person consultation.
- Though the telemedicine/teleconsultation is private, other individuals, medical and non-medical, may be present to facilitate the consultation and that they will take reasonable steps to maintain confidentiality of the information obtained.
- A limited visual examination will take place during the telemedicine/teleconsultation and that it cannot replace a full medical examination done physically at Manipal Hospitals.
- I have the right to withhold or withdraw my consent to the use of telemedicine/teleconsultation in the course of my care at any time, without affecting my right to future care or treatment. I may also revoke my consent orally or in writing at any time.
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- Manipal Hospitals responsibility shall terminate upon conclusion of this teleconference.
- I hereby consent that in consideration for the telemedicine / teleconsultation services rendered to me, I agree to pay the relevant charges.
- I hereby release Manipal Hospitals, its personnel and any other person participating in my care from any and all liability which may arise from authorized use of such Video / E-Consultation, Videotapes, Digital recording films and Photographs. I have read this document and understand the risk of the telemedicine / teleconsultation.
- I hereby consent to participate in a telemedicine / teleconsultation under the terms & conditions described in this document.
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