Dr. Ashish Baweja
Leading expert in Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology at Medanta, Gurugram. Specializing in advanced diagnostics and therapeutic interventions for complex autoimmune conditions.
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Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology
About Dr. Ashish Baweja
Dr. Ashish Baweja is a leading expert in the field of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, currently serving as a Consultant at the Institute of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology at Medanta, Gurugram.
With over 15 years of rich experience, he has specialized in managing a wide spectrum of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Dr. Baweja is renowned for his expertise in diagnosing and treating systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis, systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), and vasculitis.
He is committed to bridging the gap in specialized care for autoimmune diseases by leveraging modern diagnostic tools like Nail Fold Capillaroscopy and evidence-based therapeutic strategies. His patient-centric approach ensures personalized care focused on achieving long-term remission and improving quality of life.
Patient Focused
Personalized treatment plans tailored to your lifestyle.
Modern Diagnostics
Advanced tools like Nail Fold Capillaroscopy.
Clinical Excellence
Trained at premier national institutes like AIIMS.
Global Standards
Adhering to International EULAR/ACR guidelines.
Clinical Specialisations
Expert clinical interventions and diagnostic procedures for joint, bone, and soft tissue disorders.
Joint Aspirations
Nail Fold Capillaroscopy
Gout Management
Osteoarthritis
Soft Tissue Injection
Immunomodulation
Bone Health
RA Care
Clinical Specialisations
Expert clinical interventions and diagnostic procedures for joint, bone, and soft tissue disorders.
Inflammatory Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Spondyloarthritis/Ankylosing spondylitis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Reactive Arthritis
- Enteropathic Arthritis
- Gout
Inflammatory myositis
- Dermatomyositis
- Polymyositis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
- Lupus Nephritis
Vasculitis
- Large Vessel Vasculitis
- ANCA-associated Vasculitis
Sjogren’s Syndrome
- Primary Sjögren's Syndrome
- Secondary Sjögren's Syndrome
Systemic Sclerosis/Scleroderma
- Limited Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis (lcSSc)
- Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis (dcSSc)
Osteoarthritis
- Primary Osteoarthritis
- Secondary Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Secondary Osteoporosis
Which Symptoms Are You Experiencing?
Rheumatic and autoimmune conditions can affect the joints, spine, skin, eyes, mouth, muscles, lungs and bones. Choose the card that most closely reflects what you are experiencing. Symptoms often overlap, so you do not need to fit perfectly into one group.
This section helps guide consultation and is not intended to provide a diagnosis.
For ongoing or recurring pain, swelling, warmth or stiffness in the hands, wrists, knees, ankles, feet or other joints - especially when stiffness is worse after rest.
Symptoms & patterns that may lead to evaluation
- Painful, swollen, warm or tender joints.
- Morning stiffness or stiffness after sitting or resting.
- Pain affecting the small joints of the hands, wrists or feet.
- Several joints becoming painful or swollen at the same time.
- Reduced movement or difficulty walking, gripping or completing daily tasks.
- Repeated episodes of sudden, severe redness and swelling, especially in the big toe, foot, ankle or knee.
- Joint symptoms occurring alongside psoriasis, a recent infection or inflammatory bowel disease.
Conditions that may be evaluated
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Reactive Arthritis
- Enteropathic Arthritis
- Gout
For persistent lower-back or hip pain with morning stiffness, night pain or stiffness after rest that becomes easier as you move.
Symptoms & patterns that may lead to evaluation
- Long-standing lower-back or deep hip pain.
- Morning stiffness in the back, hips or pelvis.
- Pain or stiffness that improves with movement and feels worse after rest.
- Night or early-morning pain that interrupts sleep.
- Alternating pain from one side of the hips to the other.
- Reduced spinal flexibility or difficulty bending and turning.
- Back symptoms occurring with heel pain, eye inflammation, psoriasis or bowel inflammation.
Conditions that may be evaluated
- Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA)
- Ankylosing Spondylitis / Radiographic axSpA
- Non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
For persistent dry eyes or mouth, sun-sensitive rashes, mouth ulcers, fingers changing colour in the cold, skin tightening, unexplained dry cough or breathlessness, or symptoms affecting several parts of the body.
Symptoms & patterns that may lead to evaluation
- Dry, gritty or burning eyes, persistent mouth dryness or difficulty eating dry foods.
- Sun-sensitive rash, facial rash, other recurring skin changes or mouth and nose ulcers.
- Unexplained fatigue, feverish episodes, hair loss or joint pain occurring with systemic symptoms.
- Fingers or toes turning white, blue or red with cold exposure or emotional stress.
- Puffy fingers, skin tightening or thickening, reduced hand movement or fingertip sores.
- Persistent dry cough, unexplained breathlessness or reduced exercise tolerance, particularly when other autoimmune symptoms are present.
- Reflux, swallowing difficulty or a sensation of food sticking.
- Foamy urine, blood or protein in urine, swelling around the eyes or legs, or new blood-pressure concerns.
Conditions that may be evaluated
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
- Lupus Nephritis
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Systemic Sclerosis / Scleroderma
- Autoimmune / Connective Tissue Disease-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease (CTD-ILD)
For unexplained fever or weight loss, red-purple skin spots, painful ulcers, numbness or weakness, new headaches, sinus or lung symptoms, urine changes, or limb pain that may need specialist evaluation.
Symptoms & patterns that may lead to evaluation
- Unexplained fever, fatigue, weight loss or body aches with raised inflammatory markers.
- Red or purple skin spots, recurrent rashes, painful ulcers or non-healing skin lesions.
- Numbness, tingling, burning pain, focal weakness, foot drop or wrist drop.
- A new persistent headache, scalp tenderness, jaw pain while chewing or new visual symptoms.
- Repeated sinus symptoms, nose bleeding, ear symptoms, cough, breathlessness or coughing blood.
- Blood or protein in urine, swelling, reduced kidney function or new blood-pressure concerns.
- Arm or leg fatigue or pain with activity, weak pulses or unequal blood pressure between limbs.
- Repeated mouth or genital ulcers, eye inflammation or symptoms affecting several organs.
Conditions that may be evaluated
- Large Vessel Vasculitis - Giant Cell Arteritis and Takayasu Arteritis
- ANCA-associated Vasculitis - GPA, MPA and EGPA
- Medium Vessel Vasculitis - Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN)
- Small Vessel / Cutaneous Vasculitis
- IgA Vasculitis
- Cryoglobulinemic Vasculitis
- Urticarial Vasculitis
- Behcet's Disease
For progressive weakness when climbing stairs, getting up from a chair, lifting the arms, carrying objects or swallowing - especially with muscle pain, rash, raised muscle enzymes, dry cough or breathlessness.
Symptoms & patterns that may lead to evaluation
- Difficulty climbing stairs, walking uphill or getting up from a chair or the floor.
- Difficulty lifting the arms, combing hair, reaching overhead or carrying objects.
- Progressive, often symmetrical weakness affecting everyday activities.
- Muscle pain, tenderness, cramps or marked fatigue occurring with weakness.
- A new or unusual rash occurring with muscle weakness.
- Swallowing difficulty, choking, voice change or neck weakness when clinically relevant.
- Abnormal muscle enzyme reports or muscle test results.
- Dry cough, breathlessness or reduced exercise tolerance occurring alongside inflammatory muscle symptoms.
Conditions that may be evaluated
- Dermatomyositis
- Polymyositis
- Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy (IMNM)
For low bone density, fractures after minor injuries, loss of height, or knee, hip, hand or spine pain that is worse with activity and limits movement.
Symptoms & patterns that may lead to evaluation
- Low bone density or an abnormal bone-density scan.
- A fracture after a minor fall or injury, loss of height or new back pain after minimal strain.
- Bone-health concerns related to age, menopause, long-term steroid use or other risk factors.
- Knee, hip, hand, neck or back pain that becomes worse with activity or prolonged use.
- Joint crepitus, reduced range of movement or brief stiffness after rest.
- Difficulty walking, using stairs, gripping or completing daily activities because of joint pain.
- Pain and functional limitation related to degenerative joint changes.
Conditions that may be evaluated
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoarthritis
Not Sure Which Symptom Group Fits You?
Symptoms of rheumatic and autoimmune conditions often overlap. Dr. Ashish Baweja can evaluate the pattern of symptoms, examination findings and test results to help determine the appropriate next steps.
Book an AppointmentEducation & Experience
DM Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology
AIIMS Rishikesh
MD Internal Medicine
University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, University of Delhi
MBBS
University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, University of Delhi
Certifications
SCE-Rheumatology: RCP-UK and BSR
Patient Experiences
Real stories from individuals who found relief and managed their autoimmune journeys with Dr. Baweja.
“Dr. Ashish is very professional and patient. He explained my Lupus diagnosis clearly and started a treatment that has changed my life. I finally feel in control of my health.”
Sunita Sharma
SLE Patient
“I was struggling with joint pain for years. Dr. Baweja’s approach was different; he used advanced testing and found exactly what was wrong. His expertise is unmatched.”
Rajesh Kumar
Rheumatoid Arthritis
“Excellent doctor. He takes the time to listen and provides honest advice. Medanta’s rheumatology department is lucky to have him.”
Amit Verma
Scleroderma Management
Book Your Appointment
Schedule your consultation at Medanta – The Medicity. Please fill out the form, and our team will confirm your slot.
Medanta - The Medicity
Sector 38, Gurugram, Haryana 122001
Contact Numbers
+91 124 4141 414 | +91 124 4834 111
Innovations in Rheumatology and Diagnostic Procedures
For individuals dealing with chronic inflammation and musculoskeletal pain, access to advanced rheumatology treatments and diagnostic excellence is paramount. Dr. Ashish Baweja, recognized as a leading and Best Rheumatologist in Gurugram, is committed to integrating the latest medical advancements into his practice at Medanta Gurugram.
This commitment ensures that patients benefit from state-of-the-art therapeutic strategies and diagnostic precision. Dr. Baweja’s expertise extends to a range of procedural skills that are critical for both accurate diagnosis and effective targeted treatment.
These procedures include:
• Joint Aspiration and Injection: Used for both diagnostic analysis of joint fluid and therapeutic relief of inflammation.
• Nail Fold Capillaroscopy: A non-invasive technique to examine capillaries, often crucial in diagnosing conditions like Systemic Sclerosis.
• Minor Salivary Gland Biopsy: An important diagnostic tool for conditions such as Sjogren’s Syndrome.
• Nerve and Muscle Biopsy: Essential for accurately identifying complex conditions like Vasculitis and various forms of Myositis. If you are experiencing persistent joint swelling, unexplained muscle pain, chronic fatigue, or other symptoms that might indicate a rheumatological condition, seeking expert medical advice is important.
The Role of Clinical Immunology in Rheumatological Care
Understanding the immune system’s role in chronic conditions is fundamental to effective treatment. For those seeking the Best Rheumatologist in Gurugram, Dr. Ashish Baweja at Medanta offers expertise in clinical immunology, providing a comprehensive approach to autoimmune disorders. His work involves precise diagnostics and tailored treatment strategies that consider the intricate interplay of the immune system with various bodily functions.
Key aspects of his comprehensive care include:
• Precision Diagnostics: Utilizing advanced methods to accurately identify autoimmune conditions.
• Personalized Treatment Plans: Developing strategies that are unique to each patient’s condition and needs.
• Management of Complex Conditions: Expertise in treating challenging cases such as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Vasculitis, and Anti-Phospholipid Syndrome.
• Procedural Skills: Proficiency in techniques like joint aspiration and injection, nail fold capillaroscopy, and minor salivary gland biopsy, which are vital for both diagnosis and management.
Understanding Rheumatological Care at Medanta Gurugram
When seeking specialized medical attention for conditions affecting joints, muscles, and connective tissues, identifying the Best Rheumatologist in Gurugram is a key step. Dr. Ashish Baweja, a Consultant in Rheumatology and Immunology at Medanta – The Medicity, offers comprehensive care for a wide range of autoimmune and inflammatory disorders.
His approach is rooted in a deep understanding of these complex conditions, ensuring that patients receive informed and compassionate treatment. Dr. Baweja’s qualifications reflect a commitment to advanced medical education and expertise. He holds a DM in Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Rishikesh, a prestigious institution known for its rigorous medical training. Further enhancing his specialization, he also earned a Specialty Certificate in Rheumatology from the Royal College of Physicians (UK) and the British Society of Rheumatology. This dual international and national accreditation highlights his dedication to staying at the forefront of rheumatological advancements.
His practice at Medanta Gurugram focuses on diagnosing and managing various conditions, including: • Rheumatoid Arthritis: A chronic inflammatory disorder affecting joints.
• Spondyloarthritis & Psoriatic Arthritis
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
• Vasculitis
• Myositis (Dermatomyositis & Polymyositis)
• Gout
• Systemic Sclerosis & Sjogren’s Syndrom
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