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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

VPS Lakeshore Hospital unveils Labour Suites for a cosy and comfortable birth experience

13

May

VPS Lakeshore Hospital unveils Labour Suites for a cosy and comfortable birth experience

Kochi: Expectant mothers can now look forward to a more comfortable and personalised birthing experience as VPS Lakeshore, the largest multispecialty

VPS Lakeshore Celebrates Nurses’ Day

12

May

VPS Lakeshore Celebrates Nurses’ Day

Kochi In honor of International Nurses' Day, VPS Lakeshore Hospital held a vibrant celebration, showcasing appreciation for the dedicated nurses who play a pivotal role in healthcare.

Revolutionising Orthopaedic Surgery

14

May

Revolutionising Orthopaedic Surgery

Revolutionising Orthopaedic Surgery: VPS Lakeshore Introduces Cutting-Edge Robotic Knee Replacement System

VPS Lakeshore Hospital unveils Labour Suites for a cosy and comfortable birth experience

13

May

VPS Lakeshore Hospital unveils Labour Suites for a cosy and comfortable birth experience

Kochi: Expectant mothers can now look forward to a more comfortable and personalised birthing experience as VPS Lakeshore, the largest multispecialty

Mathrubhumi Arogyamasika cover story feature written by Dr. Abi Abraham M

05

Apr

Mathrubhumi Arogyamasika cover story feature written by Dr. Abi Abraham M

Mathrubhumi Arogyamasika cover story feature written by Dr. Abi Abraham M Director - Nephrology and Chief of Renal Transplant Services

കുരുന്നുകൾക്ക് ആകാശ സ്വപ്‌നം സഫലമായി

13

Mar

കുരുന്നുകൾക്ക് ആകാശ സ്വപ്‌നം സഫലമായി

കുരുന്നുകൾക്ക് ആകാശ സ്വപ്‌നം സഫലമായി

5000 അമ്മമാർക്ക് സൗജന്യ ആരോഗ്യ പദ്ധതിയുമായി ലേക്ഷോർ

13

Mar

5000 അമ്മമാർക്ക് സൗജന്യ ആരോഗ്യ പദ്ധതിയുമായി ലേക്ഷോർ

അമ്മമാർക്ക് സൗജന്യ ആരോഗ്യ പദ്ധതിയുമായി ലേക്ഷോർ

Endo robotic surgery performed on 75-year-old for oesophageal cancer

14

Feb

Endo robotic surgery performed on 75-year-old for oesophageal cancer

Endo robotic surgery performed on 75-year-old for oesophageal cancer