Dr. Atul Kakar
Senior Consultant and Vice Chairman, Department of Internal Medicine
MBBS, DNB, FELLOWSHIP
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital · Old Rajendra Nagar, Delhi
36 yrs
Total experience
31 yrs
As specialist
About Dr. Atul Kakar
Dr. Atul Kakar serves as Senior Consultant and Vice Chairman of the Department of Internal Medicine at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi. He is also a Professor of Medicine at the Sir Ganga Ram Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (GRIPMER), where he supervises clinical activities, teaches postgraduate students, and conducts bedside clinics.
He earned his MBBS from the University of Delhi in 1990, followed by a DNB in General Medicine in 1994. He holds an FRCP from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow, and has completed a Fellowship in Rheumatology and a Post Graduate Certificate in HIV and STD Management. He is a Fellow of the Indian College of Physicians and the Indian Academy of Clinical Medicine.
Dr. Kakar's clinical expertise spans internal medicine, rheumatology, and HIV care. He has a special interest in diabetes, osteoporosis, and inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. He manages hypertension, infectious diseases, and runs specialized clinics for osteoporosis and HIV. He is actively involved in clinical drug trials for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, amyloidosis, and influenza.
With over 36 years of experience, including 31 years as a specialist, Dr. Kakar has held positions at Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. He maintains a private OPD and conducts free OPDs for medical, HIV, and rheumatology patients. He has authored over 130 publications, edited health education books, and developed a mobile app for bone health awareness. He is a member of the Delhi Rheumatology Association, the Association of Physicians of India, and the Medical Council of India.
Education
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MBBS · 1990
University of Delhi
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DNB · 1994
University of Delhi
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FELLOWSHIP
Experience
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Intern
Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital
1989 – 1989
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Junior Resident
Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital
1990 – 1990
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Senior Resident
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
1994 – 1997
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Clinical Assistant
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
1997 – 1998
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Junior Consultant
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital & Kolmet Hospital
1998 – 2005
Services & Procedures
Services
Procedures
Conditions Treated
Awards & Recognition
- Srimati Meena Dhamija award for best original research paper - 2014
- Smt Pawan Kumari Jain oration Award for the best physician - 2009
- Fellowship of Indian Academy of Clinical Medicine - 2009
- 2nd Prize for Platform presentation at HIV congress 2012 “Bone loss associated with HIV infected Individuals in India - 2012
- Fellow of Indian College of Physicians - 2012
Registrations & Memberships
Registrations
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Delhi Medical Council
Reg. No. 3093 (2000)
Memberships
- Delhi Rheumatology Association
- Editorial board, Indian Journal of Rheumatology
- Advisory board, Arthritis foundation of India
- Member of Governing Body of Delhi State Chapter, Associations of Physicians of India
- Medical Council of India (MCI)
FAQs
Where does Dr. Atul Kakar practice? ▾
Dr. Atul Kakar practices at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Old Rajendra Nagar, Delhi.
Why do patients visit Dr. Atul Kakar? ▾
Patients frequently visit Dr. Atul Kakar for arthritis and pain management, rheumatoid arthritis treatment, and diabetes management.
What do patients say about Dr. Atul Kakar? ▾
Dr. Atul Kakar has been recommended by 45 patients and has received stories from 36 patients.
What is Dr. Atul Kakar's educational qualification? ▾
Dr. Atul Kakar holds MBBS, DNB in General Medicine, FRCP, MNAMS in Internal Medicine, Post Graduate Certificate in HIV and STD Management, Fellowship in Rheumatology, Fellow of Indian Academy of Clinical Medicine, Advance Course in Osteoporosis, and EULAR certificate for Rheumatic Diseases.
What does Dr. Atul Kakar specialize in? ▾
Dr. Atul Kakar specializes as a General Physician, Internal Medicine specialist, Rheumatologist, and HIV Specialist.
What is Dr. Atul Kakar's current professional position? ▾
Dr. Atul Kakar serves as Senior Consultant and Vice Chairman in the Department of Internal Medicine at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi. He is also a Professor of Medicine at Sir Ganga Ram Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (GRIPMER).
What are Dr. Atul Kakar's specific clinical interests? ▾
Dr. Atul Kakar has a special interest in diabetes, HIV management, rheumatology, and osteoporosis. He runs a weekly osteoporosis clinic and conducts free OPDs for HIV and rheumatology patients twice a week.
Is Dr. Atul Kakar involved in clinical research? ▾
Yes, Dr. Atul Kakar is actively involved as a principal investigator in clinical drug trials for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, amyloidosis, and influenza.
What awards and recognitions has Dr. Atul Kakar received? ▾
Dr. Atul Kakar has received several awards including the Srimati Meena Dhamija Award for best original research paper (2014), Smt Pawan Kumari Jain Oration Award for best physician (2009), Fellowship of Indian Academy of Clinical Medicine (2009), and Fellow of Indian College of Physicians (2012).
What are the consultation timings and fee for Dr. Atul Kakar's private OPD? ▾
Dr. Atul Kakar holds private OPD from Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The consultation fee is ₹1500, with an additional registration charge of ₹200.
Consultation fee
₹1500