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A. N. Malaviya
Rheumatology · Clinical Immunology
India
110H-Index
2,058Citations
55Years Active
1,153Total Impact
Overview
Pioneer of clinical immunology and rheumatology in India, researcher who first documented methotrexate use in autoimmune disease.
For Patients
- Practicing clinical immunology specialist with 55+ years of experience
- Research is cited 2K+ times by other doctors and scientists
- Currently at ISIC Superspeciality Hospital in India
Biography
Dr. Adarsh Nath Malaviya is a legendary figure in Indian medicine, credited with pioneering the field of clinical immunology and rheumatology in India. He established the first specialized division at AIIMS, New Delhi, and later in Kuwait. In 1968, he published the first use of methotrexate in an autoimmune disease, a discovery that transformed the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis globally. He is a senior consultant at ISIC Superspeciality Hospital.
Affiliations & Institutions
Research Impact
50Publications
2,058Total Citations
1K+Citation Milestone
Publication Timeline
Published In
Rheumatology InternationalInternational Journal of STD & AIDSClinical RheumatologyPubMedThe Journal of Experimental Medicine
Key Publications
Prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis in the adult Indian population
Long Distance Truck Drivers in India: HIV Infection and Their Possible Role in Disseminating HIV into Rural Areas
Diagnosis delay in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: factors and outcomes—an Indian perspective
Spectrum of immune response abnormalities in different clinical forms of tuberculosis.
Ten years of clinical experience with adult onset Still’s disease: is the outcome improving?
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Medical Specialties
Clinical Knowledge & Procedures
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