Dr. (Maj Gen) Darshan Singh Bhakuni

About Doctor

Dr. (Maj Gen) Darshan Singh Bhakuni is a renowned Rheumatologist with over 41 years of experience in the field.

His educational qualifications encompass an MBBS from King George's Medical College Lucknow, Lucknow, an MD in Internal Medicine from AFMC Pune, Maharashtra, and a PGCC in Rheumatology from Sanjay Gandhi PGIMS Lucknow, Lucknow.

His area of expertise includes Arthritis in Children, Osteoarthritis, Gout, Vasculitis, Osteoporosis and Autoimmune diseases.

He led the Rheumatology department at Army Hospital R & R Delhi for six years, where he played a key role in training aspiring Rheumatologists for their DNB degrees.

Dr. Darshan Singh Bhakuni is an esteemed member of the Indian Rheumatology Association and Delhi Rheumatology Association.

He was honored with the Vishisht Seva Medal by the President of India, the Chief of Army Staff Commendation, and the Best Paper Award in Rheumatology by the Indian Rheumatology Association. 

Medical Qualifications

• MBBS: King George's Medical College Lucknow, Lucknow in 1982.
• MD: Internal Medicine from AFMC Pune, Maharashtra in 1989.
• PGCC: Rheumatology from Sanjay Gandhi PGIMS Lucknow, Lucknow in 1998.

Clinical Expertise

Professional Work Experience

• He was a Consultant in Rheumatology at Manipal Hospital Dwarka, New Delhi.
• He was a Consultant in Rheumatology at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi. 

Career Highlights

• Dr. Bhakuni's dedicated service to the Indian Armed Forces spans 36 years.
• He served as the head of the Rheumatology department at the prestigious Army Hospital R & R Delhi for six years,  where he actively contributed to the training of young Rheumatologists pursuing DNB degrees.

Research and Fellowships

• Member: Indian Rheumatology Association
• Member: Delhi Rheumatology Association

Awards and Recoginition

• Dr. Darshan Singh Bhakuni was honored with the “Vishisht Seva Medal” by the President of India in 2013.
• He was awarded the “Chief of Army Staff Commendation” in 2011.
• He was also awarded the “Best Paper Award in Rheumatology” by the Indian Rheumatology Association in 1997.