Dr. (Col.) O P Garg
Senior Consultant Rheumatologist
MBBS, MD
Rheumed- Center For Arthritis Control · Dwarka, New Delhi
44 yrs
Total experience
30 yrs
As specialist
About Dr. (Col.) O P Garg
Dr. (Col.) O P Garg is a distinguished Senior Consultant Rheumatologist with over four decades of medical practice. He currently heads the RheuMed Centre for Arthritis Control in Dwarka, New Delhi, where he provides specialized care for complex rheumatological disorders. His military background as a Colonel and Professor reflects a career marked by leadership and academic contributions.
Dr. Garg completed his MBBS from Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut in 1982, followed by an MD in General Medicine from the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune in 1991. He further pursued a Post Graduate Certificate Course (PGCC) in Rheumatology from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi in 1996, solidifying his expertise in the field.
His clinical expertise spans a broad spectrum of rheumatic conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoporosis, Sjogren's syndrome, polymyositis, sarcoidosis, interstitial lung disease, and HLA-B27 associated arthritis. He is known for a holistic approach that combines evidence-based pharmacotherapy with lifestyle modification, exercise guidance, and patient education.
Dr. Garg's professional journey includes pivotal roles such as Senior Consultant and Head of Rheumatology at BLK Super Speciality Hospital (2009-2014) and Senior Consultant at Artemis Hospital, Dwarka (2014-2024). He has also served as a Classified Specialist in Medicine and Rheumatology at Army Hospital (R&R) and as a Post Graduate Teacher for DNB Rheumatology. He is an active member of the Association of Physicians of India, Indian Medical Association, Delhi Medical Council, Medical Council of India, and Indian Rheumatology Association. In 2006, he was honored with the Vishisht Seva Medal by the President of India for clinical excellence in emergency medicine and rheumatology.
Education
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MBBS · 1982
Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut
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MD · 1991
Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune
Experience
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Senior Consultant & HOD Rheumatology
BLK Super Speciality Hospital, Pusa Road · Rheumatology
2009 – 2014
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Senior Consultant
Artemis Hospital, Dwarka · Rheumatology
2014 – 2024
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Classified Specialist (Medicine & Rheumatology)
Army Hospital R & R · Medicine & Rheumatology
2004 – 2009
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Post Graduate Teacher for DNB Rheumatology
Faculty of Medical Sciences University · Rheumatology
2004 – 2016
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Associate Professor (General Medicine)
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences · General Medicine
1997 – 2001
Services & Procedures
Services
Procedures
Conditions Treated
Awards & Recognition
- Vishisht Seva Medal(VSM) by the President of India(Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam) for Clinical excellence in emergency medicine and Rheumatology - 2006
Registrations & Memberships
Registrations
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Delhi Medical Council
Reg. No. 47412 (2010)
Memberships
- Association of Physicians of India (API)
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Delhi Medical Council
- Medical Council of India (MCI)
- Indian Rheumatology Association
FAQs
Where does Dr. (Col.) O P Garg practice? ▾
The doctor practices at RheuMed: Centre for Arthritis Control in Dwarka, Delhi.
How can I book an appointment with Dr. (Col.) O P Garg? ▾
Appointments can be booked online for an in-clinic visit with the doctor.
Why do patients visit Dr. (Col.) O P Garg? ▾
Patients commonly visit the doctor for arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis treatment, and osteoporosis.
What do patients say about Dr. (Col.) O P Garg? ▾
The doctor has been recommended by many patients and has received numerous patient stories.
What are Dr. (Col.) O P Garg's educational qualifications? ▾
The doctor holds an MBBS, MD in General Medicine, and PGCC in Rheumatology.
What are the doctor's areas of expertise? ▾
The doctor specializes in rheumatology and general medicine, with expertise in arthritis, autoimmune diseases, and osteoporosis.
Which conditions does the doctor commonly treat? ▾
The doctor commonly treats rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Sjogren's syndrome, polymyositis, sarcoidosis, and interstitial lung disease associated with rheumatic conditions.
What procedures does the doctor perform? ▾
The doctor provides treatments for interstitial lung disease, Sjogren's syndrome, and HLA-B27 associated arthritis, along with joint injections and infusion therapies.
Where is the doctor's clinic located? ▾
The clinic is located at Flat No. 86-A, Ground Floor, DDA Flats, Pocket-2, Sector-6, Dwarka, Delhi, behind Sector-6 Main Market, near Shiv Mandir.
What awards has the doctor received? ▾
The doctor received the Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) from the President of India in 2006 for clinical excellence in emergency medicine and rheumatology.
Consultation fee
₹2000