MBBS · MD · FRACP (Rheumatology, Australia) · Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad
Hyderabad's trusted Rheumatologist — bringing world-class, Australia-trained expertise in diagnosing and treating every form of joint, autoimmune, and musculoskeletal disease.
Combining international training, deep academic research, and genuine patient-centred care.
Dr. Manish Dugar is one of Hyderabad's most sought-after Rheumatologists, currently serving as Senior Consultant at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. With over 19 years of clinical experience, he brings a rare combination of international fellowship training, frontline research, and compassionate care.
An alumnus of Christian Medical College, Vellore — one of India's most prestigious medical institutions — Dr. Dugar graduated at the top of his class, earning the coveted Gold Medal for Best Outgoing Student in MBBS. He subsequently pursued his MD in General Medicine at the same institution before embarking on a rigorous fellowship in Rheumatology at Flinders Medical Centre and Royal Adelaide Hospital, Australia, earning his FRACP distinction in 2009.
During his five years in Australia, Dr. Dugar was twice nominated for the Best Teacher Award for his outstanding teaching of medical students. Today, he continues this legacy by mentoring basic physician trainees for their FRACP examinations. His clinical practice is deeply rooted in research — he has authored and co-authored over a dozen papers published in prestigious international journals including The Lancet, Medical Journal of Australia, and Clinical & Experimental Rheumatology.
He speaks English, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil and Telugu, enabling him to connect meaningfully with patients from diverse backgrounds.
From common joint conditions to rare autoimmune diseases — expert diagnosis and treatment under one roof.
Dr. Dugar's membership in the Australian Rheumatology Association and holding of the FRACP credential reflects adherence to international standards of rheumatology practice. He is actively involved in continuing medical education, keeping his practice at the forefront of rapidly evolving therapies including biologics and targeted synthetic DMARDs.
Dr. Dugar regularly shares expert advice on rheumatological conditions. Watch these helpful videos to understand your condition better.
Dr. Dugar is available for consultation at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Monday to Saturday from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, except on public holidays and Sundays.