Comprehensive Care for Autoimmune, Rheumatic, Inflammatory and Immune-Mediated Disorders
Offering complete immunology and rheumatology care including evaluation of autoimmune diseases, inflammatory arthritis, vasculitis, primary immunodeficiencies and paediatric immune disorders, with biologic and targeted therapy and multispecialty coordination at Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar. Backed by 34+ years of trusted multispeciality care, 3K+ beds across South India, 16M+ lives touched, NABH and NABL accreditation and 150+ insurance TPAs.
The Immunology & Rheumatology Department at Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar, Hyderabad, provides comprehensive diagnosis, treatment and long-term management for a wide range of autoimmune, rheumatic, inflammatory and immune-mediated disorders affecting both adults and children.
Our department offers specialist care for conditions affecting the joints, muscles, bones, skin, lungs, kidneys, heart, blood vessels, nervous system, eyes and gastrointestinal system.
With expertise in Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, we also evaluate and manage primary immunodeficiencies, Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI), recurrent infections, autoinflammatory diseases and immune dysregulation disorders.
At Kamineni Hospitals, our Immunology & Rheumatology specialists work closely with other medical specialties to provide coordinated and comprehensive care for patients with complex conditions affecting multiple organs.
Conditions Treated by Our Immunology & Rheumatology Specialists
The department provides expert evaluation and management for a broad spectrum of rheumatic diseases, autoimmune disorders and immune system conditions.
Rheumatic & Inflammatory Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Axial Spondyloarthritis
- Peripheral Spondyloarthritis
- Gout
- Crystal Arthropathies
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
- Inflammatory Myositis
- Osteoporosis associated with rheumatic disorders
Autoimmune & Connective Tissue Diseases
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Systemic Sclerosis / Scleroderma
- Sjögren’s Disease
- Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
- Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Vasculitis Disorders
- ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Takayasu Arteritis
- Polyarteritis Nodosa
- Small-Vessel Vasculitis
- Medium-Vessel Vasculitis
Autoinflammatory & Immune-Mediated Disorders
- Systemic Autoinflammatory Diseases
- Periodic Fever Syndromes
- Behçet’s Disease
- IgG4-Related Disease
- Immune Dysregulation Disorders
Clinical Immunology Services in Hyderabad
The Clinical Immunology service at Kamineni Hospitals evaluates patients with suspected disorders of the immune system.
Conditions evaluated include:
- Primary Immunodeficiencies
- Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI)
- Recurrent infections
- Severe or unusual infections
- Recurrent pneumonia
- Suspected immune deficiency
- Immune dysregulation
- Autoimmunity associated with immune deficiency
Early and accurate evaluation can help identify underlying immune dysfunction and guide appropriate treatment and long-term management.
Pediatric Immunology & Rheumatology
Our department provides specialised Pediatric Immunology and Rheumatology care in Hyderabad for children with immune, inflammatory and autoimmune disorders.
Conditions treated include:
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
- Juvenile Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Juvenile SLE)
- Juvenile Dermatomyositis
- Pediatric Vasculitis
- Periodic Fever Syndromes
- Systemic Autoinflammatory Diseases
- Primary Immunodeficiencies
- Inborn Errors of Immunity
- Pediatric Immune Dysregulation Disorders
- Recurrent and severe infections
Children with immune and rheumatic disorders may experience recurrent infections, prolonged fever, arthritis, skin rashes, chronic diarrhoea, recurrent pneumonia, poor growth or repeated inflammatory episodes.
Early specialist evaluation can help identify the underlying condition and support appropriate long-term care.
Symptoms That May Require an Immunology or Rheumatology Consultation
Autoimmune, inflammatory and immune-mediated diseases can present differently in different patients and may affect more than one organ system.
You may benefit from specialist evaluation if you experience:
- Persistent joint pain, swelling or stiffness
- Prolonged morning stiffness
- Recurrent or unexplained fever
- Recurrent or severe infections
- Recurrent pneumonia
- Chronic or persistent diarrhoea
- Unexplained skin rashes
- Photosensitivity
- Recurrent oral or genital ulcers
- Raynaud's phenomenon
- Persistent fatigue with systemic symptoms
- Unexplained weight loss
- Recurrent pregnancy loss
- Unexplained blood count abnormalities
- Proteinuria
- Unexplained kidney dysfunction
- Unexplained lung inflammation
- Uveitis or scleritis
- Severe dry eyes
- Unexplained neurological symptoms
Why Choose Kamineni Hospitals for Immunology & Rheumatology in Hyderabad?
Experienced Specialist Care
Specialist evaluation by a consultant trained in Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, with expertise in adult and pediatric immune-mediated and rheumatic disorders.
Comprehensive Disease Management
Evaluation and management across a broad spectrum of autoimmune diseases, rheumatic disorders, inflammatory diseases, vasculitis, autoinflammatory disorders and immunodeficiency disorders.
Adult & Pediatric Care
Specialised Immunology and Rheumatology care for both adults and children.
Multispecialty Support
Access to multiple medical and surgical specialties for conditions affecting multiple organs.
Advanced Diagnostic Support
Access to laboratory, imaging and specialised diagnostic services to support accurate clinical evaluation.
Personalised Treatment Plans
Treatment plans are tailored according to the patient’s diagnosis, disease severity, organ involvement and individual healthcare needs.
Meet Our Immunology & Rheumatology Specialist
Dr. R. Arjun Kumar
MBBS, MD, DM (Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology)
Immunology & Rheumatology Hospital in LB Nagar, Hyderabad
If you are experiencing persistent joint pain, unexplained inflammation, recurrent infections, repeated fever, autoimmune symptoms or suspected immune system disorders, specialist evaluation may help identify the underlying cause.
The Immunology & Rheumatology Department at Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar, Hyderabad, provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and long-term management for a wide range of autoimmune, rheumatic, inflammatory and immune-mediated conditions.
Book a consultation with our Immunologist & Rheumatologist for personalised evaluation and expert care.
Nearby Landmarks and Approximate Distance From the Hospital
- LB Nagar Circle: 0.5 to 0.8 km
- LB Nagar Metro Station (Blue Line, Gate B): 0.8 to 1 km
- Kamineni Junior College, LB Nagar: 0.5 to 1 km
- Big Bazaar Area, Central Bank Colony: 0.3 to 0.5 km
- Sagar Road Junction: 1 to 1.5 km
- Vijayawada Highway / NH-65 Entry Point: 1.5 to 2 km
- Hastinapuram X Roads: 3 to 3.5 km
By Metro: LB Nagar Metro Station, Gate B, Blue Line. Walk approx. 800 metres to 1 km along Inner Ring Road to the hospital entrance.
By Bus: LB Nagar Bus Stand is approx. 500 to 700 metres away. Routes 1L, 279, 290U, 25S/90L and 300 connect LB Nagar to major city areas.
By Auto: LB Nagar Metro Auto Stand and LB Nagar Circle Auto Stand are both within 0.5 to 1 km.
Immunology & Rheumatology Services at Kamineni Hospitals
Autoimmune Disease Evaluation
Comprehensive clinical evaluation and laboratory assessment for suspected autoimmune and connective tissue diseases, including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic sclerosis, Sjögren’s disease and inflammatory myositis.
Inflammatory Arthritis Care
Diagnosis and management of inflammatory joint disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, spondyloarthritis, gout and other inflammatory arthropathies.
Vasculitis Care
Evaluation and management of systemic vasculitis that may affect the blood vessels, kidneys, lungs, nervous system, skin, heart and other organs.
Clinical Immunology Evaluation
Specialist evaluation for patients experiencing recurrent infections, severe infections, unusual infections, suspected immune deficiency, immune dysregulation and other immune system disorders.
Autoinflammatory Disease Care
Evaluation of patients with recurrent unexplained fever, repeated inflammatory episodes, periodic fever syndromes and suspected hereditary or acquired autoinflammatory disorders.
Multisystem Autoimmune Disease Management
Comprehensive assessment and coordinated treatment for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases affecting multiple organs.
Advanced Diagnostic Services
Accurate diagnosis of autoimmune, rheumatic and immune-mediated disorders requires a detailed clinical evaluation supported by appropriate investigations.
Depending on the patient’s symptoms and suspected condition, investigations may include:
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- ESR and CRP
- ANA and ENA Profile
- Anti-dsDNA Testing
- Rheumatoid Factor
- Anti-CCP Antibodies
- ANCA Testing
- Antiphospholipid Antibodies
- Complement Levels
- Immunoglobulin Levels
- Autoimmune and Disease-Specific Antibody Testing
- Urine and Renal Evaluation
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- CT Scan
- MRI Scan
- High-Resolution CT (HRCT), when indicated
- Echocardiography and Cardiac Evaluation
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Tissue Biopsy, when clinically indicated
- Selected Immune Function Testing
- Genetic Evaluation for selected Inborn Errors of Immunity and Autoinflammatory Disorders
All investigations are selected based on the patient’s clinical condition and suspected diagnosis.
Treatment & Management
Treatment is personalised according to the underlying condition, disease activity, severity, organs involved and individual patient requirements.
Treatment options may include:
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)
- Corticosteroids, when clinically indicated
- Immunomodulatory therapies
- Biologic therapies
- Targeted therapies
- Immunoglobulin Replacement Therapy for selected immunodeficiency disorders
- Management of recurrent infections
- Treatment of organ-specific complications
- Long-term disease monitoring
The primary goals of treatment are to:
- Control inflammation
- Reduce symptoms
- Prevent disease progression
- Minimise organ damage
- Improve mobility and daily functioning
- Improve long-term quality of life
Multispecialty Care for Complex Autoimmune & Immune Disorders
Many autoimmune, inflammatory and immune-mediated diseases can affect multiple organs simultaneously.
At Kamineni Hospitals, the Immunology & Rheumatology Department works in coordination with multiple specialties to provide comprehensive and integrated patient care.
Our team may coordinate with specialists in:
General Medicine | Orthopedics | Dermatology | Pulmonology | Cardiology | Nephrology | Neurology | Ophthalmology | Gastroenterology | Pediatrics | Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Hematology | Vascular Surgery
This multidisciplinary approach is particularly beneficial for patients with complex autoimmune, vasculitic, inflammatory and immune-mediated disorders.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Call +91 70362 70362 or book online directly. OPD is available Monday to Saturday and urgent cases are prioritised on the same day where possible.
Yes. Dr. R. Arjun Kumar provides specialist care for children with juvenile arthritis, juvenile lupus, periodic fever syndromes and primary immunodeficiencies including IEI evaluation at LB Nagar.
A rheumatologist manages complex autoimmune and inflammatory diseases including lupus, vasculitis, scleroderma and inflammatory arthritis that need specialist disease-modifying treatment, biologic therapy or immune function evaluation beyond standard GP care.
Yes. Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar, is recognised by 150+ TPAs for cashless and reimbursement-based treatment. Confirm your insurer's empanelment with the billing team before your visit.
Bring ANA, anti-dsDNA, rheumatoid factor and ANCA results if already done, along with imaging reports, biopsy results, current medicines list and any prior hospital discharge summaries. The more prior information available, the more your first consultation can cover.
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Meet Our Specialists
- Dr. R. Arjun Kumar
- MBBS, MD, DM (Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology) PDF (Pediatric Immunology & Rheumatology)
- Consultant Immunologist & Rheumatologist
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