Maj. Gen. Dr. Darshan Singh Bhakuni is a distinguished rheumatologist with more than four decades of service, including leadership roles in premier military and civilian hospitals. Known for his patient-centric and evidence-based approach, he has significantly advanced rheumatology care in India. He is a decorated army doctor and academic leader, with contributions as a referee for national medical journals and active participation in professional associations.

Educational Qualification:

• MBBS – Lucknow University (1982)
• MD (General Medicine) – Pune University (1989)
• PDCC – Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology (1998)

Professional Experience:

• Senior Director – Rheumatology, Max Healthcare (current)
• Consultant – Rheumatology, Manipal Hospital Dwarka, New Delhi (2019 – 2022)
• Consultant – Rheumatology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi (2018 – 2019)
• Professor & Chief Consultant – Command Hospital, Lucknow (2017 – 2018)
• Professor & HOD – Army Hospital R&R, New Delhi (2007 – 2014)
• Associate Professor – Command Hospital, Lucknow (2002 – 2007)
• Associate Professor – Command Hospital, AFMC Pune (1998 – 2000)
• Associate Professor – Military Hospital, Secunderabad (1993 – 1995)

Awards and Achievements:

• Vishisth Seva Medal – Awarded by the President of India (2013)
• Chief of Indian Army Staff Commendation (2011)
• Travel Fellowship – Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR), Hong Kong (2010)
• Late G. D. Apte Award – First in University, Pune University (1989)
• Referee – Indian Journal of Rheumatology and Medical Journal of Armed Forces, India
• Secretary – Delhi Rheumatology Association (2014 – 2016)
• Executive Committee Member – Indian Rheumatology Association (2011 – 2013)

Professional Membership:

• Indian Rheumatology Association
• Delhi Rheumatology Association

Fellowship:

• Travel Fellowship – APLAR, Hong Kong (2010)

Publication:

• Referee for the Indian Journal of Rheumatology and Medical Journal of Armed Forces, India
• Numerous presentations and contributions to national and international rheumatology conferences