Maj. Gen. Dr. Darshan Singh Bhakuni
Senior Director
About
Dr. (Maj Gen) D. S. Bhakuni is a highly respected Rheumatologist with over 44 years of specialized experience in Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, backed by a distinguished 36-year career in the Indian Armed Forces.
He earned his MBBS from the prestigious King George's Medical College, Lucknow, followed by an MD in Internal Medicine from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune. He further underwent advanced two-year training in Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow.
Dr. Bhakuni has served in several premier tertiary care hospitals across Pune and Lucknow, and notably held the position of Head of the Department of Rheumatology at the renowned Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi for over six years. During his tenure, he was instrumental in mentoring and training numerous young rheumatologists pursuing their DNB in Rheumatology.
He is also skilled in performing intra-articular injections, offering prompt and effective relief to patients suffering from arthritis and joint pain.
Education & Training
- PDCC in Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology (1998)
- MD (General Medicine) – Pune University (1989)
- MBBS – Lucknow University (1982)
Areas of Expertise
Procedures Performed
Professional Journey
Maj. Gen. Dr. Darshan Singh Bhakuni is currently working at Max Healthcare
Consultant in Rheumatology at Manipal Hospital Dwarka, New Delhi (2019 – 2022)
Consultant in Rheumatology at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi (2018 to 2019)
Prof. and Chief Consultant at Command Hospital, Lucknow (2017 – 2018)
Prof. and HOD at Army Hospital R&R, New Delhi (2007 – 2014)
Associate Prof. at Command Hospital, Lucknow (2002 – 2007)
Associate Prof. at Command Hospital, AFMC, Pune (1998 – 2000)
Associate Prof. at Military Hospital, Secunderabad (1993 – 1995)
Honours & Awards
- Referee at Indian Journal of Rheumatology
- Referee at Medical Journal of Armed Forces, India
- Secretary at Delhi Rheumatology Association (2014 – 2016)
- Executive Committee Member at the Indian Rheumatology Association (2011 – 2013)
- Vishisth Seva Medal - President of India (2013)
- Chief of Indian Army Staff Commendation Indian Army (2011)
- Travel Fellowship Hong Kong (2010) APLAR
- Late GD Apte Award (First in University) - Pune University (1989)
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