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Dr. Ashish K. Badika is a leading Rheumatologist and Immunologist, recognized for his deep expertise in managing complex autoimmune and rheumatic diseases. As the Director of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology at the Arthritis & Rheumatology Center, Indore, he leads the only center in Central India with an MCI-qualified specialist in the field, offering dedicated and advanced care for autoimmune disorders.
2009–2011: Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology, Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
2002–2005: MD in Internal Medicine, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal
1995–2001: MBBS (with Internship), Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal
Director – Rheumatology (2018–Present)
Arthritis & Rheumatology Center, Indore
Visiting Consultant – CHL Hospitals, Indore
Consultant Rheumatologist (2014–2018)
Choithram Hospital & Research Centre, Indore
Consultant Rheumatologist (2012–2014)
Kamineni Hospitals, Hyderabad
Consultant Rheumatologist (Jan–Mar 2012)
KIMS Hospital, Secunderabad
Post-Doctoral Clinical Fellow (2009–2011)
Dept. of Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology, CMC Vellore
PG Tutor (May–Dec 2009)
Dept. of Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology, CMC Vellore
Consultant Physician (2005–2009)
Akshaya Heart Hospital & other centers, Bhopal
Co-author: “Rheumatology: Acute Illnesses” – Oxford Textbook of Emergency Medicine
Multiple papers in reputed journals including:
Indian Journal of Rheumatology (Ultrasonography in Psoriatic vs RA)
JIMA: Parvovirus B19 in Inflammatory Polyarthritis
Research on TNF-α polymorphism, lupus pancreatitis, and more
Presented/published at major national and international events:
IRACON, APLAR, SZIRACON, IOACON, AIIMS Connect, MPIMA, RAGCON
Topics included: Biologic therapy, vasculitis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, immunogenetics, myositis, and spondyloarthropathies
Studies on psoriatic arthritis, familial Mediterranean fever, and spinal spondyloarthropathies
Sub-investigator in multinational trials
Key research on mycophenolate use in vasculitis, lupus complications, genetic markers, and CT/EEG studies in neuro cases
Organizing Secretary, IRACON 2022 (Indore)
Led multiple CME programs & rheumatology updates (2016–2018)
Completed certified training in Clinical Trials & Biostatistics from CMC Vellore in collaboration with UNC, USA
Participated in over 20+ national medical events and symposia since 2003