Rheumatology

Best Rheumatology Department In Kerala.

Key Highlights (Conditions Dealt With)

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis

  • Juvenile Chronic Arthritis

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (S.L.E)

  • Overlap Syndrome (Mixed Connective tissue disease) Polymyositis /Dermatomyositis

  • Seronegative Spondyloarthritis - (Ankylosing Spondylitis, Reactive Arthritis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease associated Arthritis, etc.)

  • Multisystem Connective Tissue Diseases and various types of Vasculitic disorders like Temporal Arteritis, Polymyalgia, Takayasu’s Arteritis, Polyarteritis Nodosa, Anca associated Vasculitis-Wegener' Granulomatosis, Microscopic Polyangiitis and Churg-Strauss Syndrome.

Dr. K. M Mohammed Iqbal

Senior Consultant & HOD

Qualification

MRCP [UK], FRCP [LONDON], FRCP [EDIN], FRCP [GLASGOW]

Experience

    • 40 years of experience in medicine and rheumatology in various countries.
    • Worked for National Health Service Hospitals in Basildon, Orsett, Buxton and University hospitals in Manchester, UK.
    • Examiner for the MRCP examinations in India.
    • Worked as the HOD of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology at the Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman.
    • Was actively involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students.
    • Was an examiner for the MRCP examinations at the London, Kuwait and Muscat centers.
    • Was actively involved in organizing the MRCP examination at the Royal Hospital, Muscat.
    • Presently working in VPS Lakeshore hospital as HOD of Medicine and Rheumatology since 2005.
    • Seeing a wide variety of medical problems and rheumatological problems like rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis [scleroderma], polymyositis, dermatomyositis, ANCA associated vasculitis, juvenile chronic arthritis/ stills disease, seronegative spondyloarthritis like ankylosing spondylitis, reactive arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, etc.

Dr. K. M Mohammed Iqbal

Dr. K. M Mohammed Iqbal

Senior Consultant & HOD

News & events

Toddler inhales toy pearl; VPS Lakeshore Hospital's doctors save child with emergency bronchoscopy

14

Aug

Toddler inhales toy pearl; VPS Lakeshore Hospital's doctors save child with emergency bronchoscopy

Kochi: Doctors at VPS Lakeshore Hospital successfully saved a toddler after she accidentally inhaled a pearl from a toy..

Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil Named to World Economic Forum Digital Healthcare Transformation Initiative Executive Board

13

Aug

Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil Named to World Economic Forum Digital Healthcare Transformation Initiative Executive Board

Kochi, August 13, 2026: Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Chairman of VPS Lakeshore Hospital , has joined the Executive Board of the World Economic

FORTE 2026 international conference showcases latest advances in robotic orthopaedic surgery

03

Aug

FORTE 2026 international conference showcases latest advances in robotic orthopaedic surgery

Kochi: The latest developments in robotic orthopaedic surgery came under the spotlight at FORTE 2026

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28

Jul

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VPS Lakeshore becomes first centre in India to achieve 100 Charcot foot reconstructive surgeries

24

Jun

VPS Lakeshore becomes first centre in India to achieve 100 Charcot foot reconstructive surgeries

The only dedicated Centre of Excellence in Foot and Ankle Surgery and Podiatry in the country .....

Oral cancer detection through Indian Dental Association (IDA) led state-wide initiative

08

Jun

Oral cancer detection through Indian Dental Association (IDA) led state-wide initiative

Kerala pushes early oral cancer detection through Indian Dental Association (IDA) led state-wide initiative

Need to Shift Cancer Care Towards Early Detection in India: Dr. Keith Flaherty

08

Jun

Need to Shift Cancer Care Towards Early Detection in India: Dr. Keith Flaherty

Early detection is absolutely essential to better treatment outcomes. If cancers are identified at an earlier stage, therapies can be far more effective and, in many cases, curative

VPS Lakeshore Hospital Performs Rare 3D Laparoscopic Removal of 4 kg Giant Polycystic Kidney

28

Jan