Dr. Harikrishnan B is a distinguished Rheumatologist with extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal and autoimmune disorders. He holds an MBBS, an MD in General Medicine, and a DM in Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, all of which were earned through rigorous training at some of India's premier medical institutions. His advanced training and comprehensive education have equipped him with the skills necessary to manage complex rheumatological conditions. Dr. Harikrishnan B’s medical journey includes completing his DM in Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, his MD in General Medicine from Government Medical College, Trivandrum in 2015, and his MBBS from the same institution in 2011. He has held significant roles throughout his career, including serving as a Senior Resident at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center from September 2017 to September 2020, a Consultant Physician at MGDM Hospital, Kangazha from July 2015 to April 2017, and a Resident in the Department of General Medicine at Government Medical College, Trivandrum from June 2012 to June 2015. In his clinical practice, Dr. Harikrishnan B is adept at managing generalized and localized musculoskeletal pain disorders, including back pain, neck pain, tendinitis, bursitis, and nerve impingement such as sciatica and carpal tunnel syndrome. He also specializes in treating degenerative joint diseases and a range of autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, spondyloarthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica, lupus, Sjogren's syndrome, antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, scleroderma, vasculitis, osteoporosis, osteopenia, and gout. His comprehensive approach ensures that patients receive tailored and effective treatment plans. Dr. Harikrishnan B has been recognized for his contributions to the field with several awards, including being a Bursary Winner at the Pediatric Rheumatology European Society (PReS) e-Congress in 2020 and winning the 3rd prize for a podium presentation at SZIRACON 2019. His academic achievements include presenting research at numerous international and national symposiums and conferences. Notable presentations include the validation of EULAR/ACR 2019 classification criteria for SLE at the British Society of Rheumatology Conference 2020 and an infantile HLH case series at the Asia Pacific Society of Immunodeficiency (APSID) 2020 in PGI Chandigarh. In addition to his clinical and academic pursuits, Dr. Harikrishnan B has significantly contributed to medical literature. His publications span topics such as juvenile dermatomyositis, scurvy mimicking juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and the role of biologicals in rheumatodermatologic conditions. His work is published in esteemed journals, including the Indian Journal of Rheumatology, Clinical Dermatology Review, and BMJ Case Reports. He has also published abstracts in reputable medical journals focusing on the differential diagnosis of sarcoidosis and tuberculosis, the clinical profile of sarcoidosis patients, and the validation of classification criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus. Dr. Harikrishnan B practices at Medical Trust Hospital in Ernakulam and Joynt Centre in Perumbavoor, Ernakulam, Kerala, India. Based in Joynt Centre, Perumbavoor, he continues to advance the field of rheumatology through his clinical practice, research, and dedication to patient care, ensuring that his patients receive the highest standard of treatment. MEDICAL QUALIFICATION * DM Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology | Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center * M.D General Medicine | Government medical College Trivandrum | (Graduated in 2015) * MBBS | Government medical College Trivandrum | (Graduated in 2011) DOCTOR'S EXPERIENCE * Senior Resident | Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center | September 2017 to September 2020 * Consultant physician | MGDM Hospital, Kangazha | July 2015 - 12 April 2017 * Resident in Dept. of General Medicine | Government medical College Trivandrum | June 2012 - June 2015 AWARDS * Bursary Winner | Pediatric Rheumatology European Society(PReS)- e congress 2020 * 3rd prize podium presentation | SZIRACON 2019 ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS * International Symposium * Validation of EULAR/ACR 2019 classification criteria for SLE in a south Indian juvenile SLE cohort (ePoster presented at BSR conf. app) | British Society of Rheumatology Conference 2020 * Infantile HLH a case series (Podium) | The 3rd Asia Pacific Society of Immunodeficiency (APSID) 2020, PGI Chandigarh * A case of SCID successfully treated with HSCT (Poster) | The 3rd Asia Pacific Society of Immunodeficiency (APSID) 2020, PGI Chandigarh * A case of infantile HLH (Poster) | The 3rd Asia Pacific Society of Immunodeficiency (APSID) 2020, PGI Chandigarh * Combination of IVIG and Rituximab in the treatment of Refractory Dermatomyositis | World Rheumatology Forum- Indo UK Rheumatology Summit 2018, Kozhikode * Behcet syndrome presenting with pulmonary artery vasculitis: two case reports | 1st International vasculitis symposium 2018, PGI Chandigarh * A case of SLE with multiple complications | World Rheumatology Forum- Indo UK Rheumatology Summit 2019, Gurgaon * Infantile HLH a case series (e poster) | PReS e-congress, 2020 NATIONAL SYMPOSIUMS * Value of new biomarkers to differentiate sarcoidosis from tuberculosis | The South Zone Indian Rheumatology Association Conference (SZIRACON) 2019, Chennai * Tipic syndrome: a close mimic of takayasu arteritis | KIRACON 2018, Thiruvalla, Kerala * Clinical profile of Sarcoidosis patients attending a tertiary health care centre Rheumatology Department in Kerala | * * The Annual Conference of Indian Rheumatology Association(IRACON) 2018, Guwahati * Association of mucocutaneous and systemic manifestation in juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus | National Conference of Pediatric Rheumatology(NCPR) 2019, Chennai * Validation of EULAR/ACR 2019 classification criteria for SLE in a South Indian cohort | Annual Conference of Indian Rheumatology Association(IRACON) 2019, Jipmer PUBLICATIONS * Bhaskaran H, Balan S. Unusual cause for intestinal perforation in juvenile dermatomyositis | BMJ Case Reports CP. 2019 Aug 1;12(8):e229395. * Harikrishnan B, Balan S. Scurvy mimicking juvenile idiopathic arthritis in two pediatric patients | Indian Journal of Rheumatology. 2018 Oct 1;13(4):273. * Mithun CB, Harikrishnan B. Biologicals in the management of rheumatodermatologic conditions and beyond | Clinical Dermatology Review. 2019 Jan 1;3(1):41. * Yadav P, Mithun CB, Marwaha V, Harikrishnan B, Anuj S, Pramanik SK. Prevalence of anaemia in a cohort of rheumatoid arthritis patients in india |Indian Journal of Applied Research. 2019 Jul 25;9(3). * Bhaskaran H, Balan S. Scurvy presenting as unilateral knee joint contracture | Indian J Rheumatol 2020;15:145-6 * Harikrishnan Bhaskaran, Suma Balan, Gayathri Subramoney, Renjitha Bhaskaran, Sekhar V.Easwar Association * between mucocutaneous manifestations and systemic involvement in childhood onset systemic lupus erythematosus * | Indian Journal Of Applied Research: Volume 10, Issue 8, August 2020 PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS * Harikrishnan B, Mithun CB, Srikanth JV, et al AB1318 value of new biomarkers in the differential diagnosis of sarcoidosis and tuberculosis | Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 2019;78:2122. * Harikrishnan B, Mithun C B, Jyothi Srikanth, Clinical profile of Sarcoidosis patients attending a tertiary health care center Rheumatology Department in Kerala |Indian Journal of Rheumatology * Harikrishnan Bhaskaran Nair, Suma Balan, P140 Validation of EULAR/ACR 2019 classification criteria for SLE in a south Indian juvenile SLE cohort | Rheumatology, Volume 59, Issue Supplement_2, April 2020, keaa111.135 * Chalakkarayil Bhagavaldas M, B H, Balan S AB0403 validation of 2019 eular/acr classification criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus in a south indian cohort | Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 2020;79:1502

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