Dr. Rohini Handa 
MBBS, MD, DM
Rheumatologist
Senior Consultant
37 Years Years of Experience
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
Hindi, English
About Dr. Rohini Handa
Dr. Rohini Handa is a leading Senior Consultant Rheumatologist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, renowned for her expertise in diagnosing and managing autoimmune and musculoskeletal disorders. With 18 years of clinical experience, she offers compassionate, evidence-based care that blends advanced diagnostics with personalized treatment plans.
Her medical journey began at top-tier Indian institutions, followed by an international fellowship in clinical immunology. Dr. Handa excels at managing complex conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, vasculitis, and osteoporosis while placing special emphasis on patient empowerment and long-term quality of life.
She is committed to demystifying chronic conditions, empowering her patients through education, and integrating lifestyle modifications with modern therapeutic options to optimize outcomes.
Qualifications of Dr. Rohini Handa
- MBBS, University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi, 2002
- MD in Internal Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi, 2006
- DM in Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology, AIIMS, New Delhi, 2010
Special Area of Interest
- Fellowship, Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology, AIIMS, 2009
- Certified in MSK ultrasound by Indian Rheumatology & Arthritis Association
- AHA-certified in Basic & Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Attendee of EULAR, ACR, SRNS (by EULAR/ACR) Rheumatology seminars
- Protocol-trained in biologics and JAK inhibitors
Work Experience of Dr. Rohini Handa
- Consultant Rheumatologist, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Delhi, 2015
- Senior Resident, AIIMS Rheumatology & Immunology, New Delhi, 2010
- Resident, Internal Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical College, 2006
Awards & Recognition
- DM Gold Medal, AIIMS, New Delhi, 2010
- Young Rheumatologist Award, Indian Rheumatology Association, 2016
- Recognized by Delhi Medical Council for patient-centered care, 2021
- Excellence in Clinical Rheumatology, Apollo Hospitals, 2022
- Guest speaker at ACR international meeting and EULAR congress
Membership
- American College of Rheumatology (ACR)
- European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR)
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Delhi Medical Council (DMC)
Research Paper Published By Dr. Rohini Handa
- Hadda, Vijay & Handa, Rohini & Aggarwal, Praveen & Lakshmy, R & Kumar, Uma & Pandey, RM. (2025). Disease activity and lipids in rheumatoid arthritis: a prospective study. Indian Journal of Rheumatology. 2. 137-140. 10.1177/0973369820070403.
- Handa, Rohini. (2024). Dr. M. N. Passey—The Man, the Award and the Awardees. Indian Journal of Rheumatology. 19. 10.1177/09733698241264442.
- Shah, M. & Upadhyaya, S. & Gupta, S. & Handa, Rohini & Agarwal, D.. (2024). POS0028 AN IMMUNOGENETIC STUDY OF CONTRASTING FORMS OF RHEUMATIC DISEASES; COEXISTING IN AN INDIVIDUAL PATIENT OR FIRST-DEGREE RELATIVES: AN OBSERVATIONAL PILOT STUDY. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. 83. 250-250. 10.1136/annrheumdis-2024-eular.5055.
- Shah, M. & Handa, Rohini & Shah, M. & Budmuru, S. & Upadhyaya, S.. (2024). AB1477 REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ISSUES IN WOMEN WITH AUTOIMMUNE RHEUMATIC DISEASES. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. 83. 2103.2-2104. 10.1136/annrheumdis-2024-eular.4686.
- Shah, M. & Handa, Rohini & Upadhyaya, S. & Budmuru, S. & Shah, M.. (2024). AB1565-HPR PERCEPTION OF RHEUMATOLOGISTS ON SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH IN AUTOIMMUNE RHEUMATIC DISEASES: A PAN INDIA QUESTIONNAIRE-BASED STUDY. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. 83. 2153-2154. 10.1136/annrheumdis-2024-eular.4765.
