3 Best Rheumatologist Doctors in Thiruvananthapuram, KL

“Dr. Vishad Viswanath received his MD in General Medicine from Medical College, Kottayam, Kerala, and completed his DM training at the prestigious Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow. He has been widely published in national and international journals and is actively involved in educational initiatives, raising awareness about rheumatic diseases among both healthcare professionals and the general public. Dr. Vishad Viswanath is the recipient of various awards, including the prestigious NTSE scholarship, IRA Young Investigator Award and Best DM Resident in Medical Specialities Award at SGPGI. He has also served as an associate editor for the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases and the Indian Journal of Rheumatology. Dr. Vishad Viswanath has over 15 years of experience in the Rheumatology field. He specialises in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Lupus, Gout, and Vasculitis. He is involved in operationalising the MRI extremity unit at CMC. Dr Vishad's IRIS Centre is a dedicated institute for the advanced treatment of all kinds of rheumatic problems.”

“2026 Update: Dr. Glaxon Alex completed his MBBS from Universal College of Medical Sciences, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, in 2007, followed by an MD in General Medicine from NITTE University, Mangalore, Karnataka, in 2014. He subsequently pursued a Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) in Rheumatology at Dr. Shenoy’s Centre for Arthritis and Rheumatism Excellence, Cochin, Kerala. He also holds the MRCP SCE (UK) in Rheumatology, awarded in July 2022. Dr. Glaxon has published impactful research in journals like BMJ and Rheumatology International, advancing therapeutic approaches in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic sclerosis. He is practising at RheumaCARE. Dr. Glaxon Alex is a dedicated Consultant Rheumatologist with expertise in autoimmune diseases, currently serving at Dr. Shenoy’s CARE, SK Hospital, NIMS Medicity, and SUT Pattom.”