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Dr Ganesh Kasavkar

Consultant Rheumatologist

Dr Ganesh Kasavkar

Consultant Rheumatologist

About Dr Ganesh Kasavkar

Personal Profile

Personal Profile

  • Dr Ganesh Kasavkar is a highly experienced Consultant Rheumatologist, providing private care at The Meriden Hospital in Coventry. He is fully trained in both Rheumatology and General Internal Medicine, having completed his specialist training through the West Midlands Deanery.
    He has worked across a number of leading hospitals in the region, gaining extensive experience in managing a diverse range of rheumatological conditions. His clinical practice focuses on delivering accurate diagnosis, effective treatment and long-term management of complex autoimmune and musculoskeletal diseases.
    Dr Kasavkar is known for his calm, patient-centred approach, ensuring each treatment plan is tailored to the individual’s condition, lifestyle and goals.

    Clinical Expertise
    Dr Kasavkar specialises in the diagnosis and management of rheumatological and autoimmune conditions, with particular expertise in:

    Inflammatory arthritis
    Autoimmune connective tissue diseases
    Musculoskeletal conditions
    Chronic joint and systemic inflammatory disorders

    He runs regular rheumatology clinics, offering comprehensive assessment and long-term care for both newly diagnosed and established conditions.

    Conditions Treated
    Dr Kasavkar treats a wide range of conditions, including:

    Rheumatoid arthritis
    Psoriatic arthritis
    Ankylosing spondylitis
    Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
    Systemic sclerosis
    Osteoarthritis
    Osteoporosis
    Gout
    Vasculitis

    He has a special interest in systemic sclerosis and autoimmune connective tissue diseases, particularly complex cases requiring multidisciplinary care.

    Treatments & Management
    Dr Kasavkar offers a personalised approach to rheumatology care, including:

    Comprehensive diagnostic assessments
    Medical management of autoimmune conditions
    Long-term disease monitoring and optimisation
    Joint pain management strategies
    Coordination of multidisciplinary care

    He works closely with specialists across:

    Respiratory medicine
    Cardiology
    Nephrology
    Neurology

    This collaborative approach ensures patients receive holistic and coordinated care for complex, multi-system conditions.

    Patient‑Centred Approach
    Dr Kasavkar is committed to delivering high-quality, tailored care, ensuring patients:

    Receive clear explanations of their diagnosis
    Understand treatment options and long-term management
    Feel supported throughout their care journey

    His focus is on improving symptom control, mobility and quality of life, particularly for patients with chronic conditions.

    Professional Memberships

    British Medical Association (BMA)
    Medical Defence Union (MDU)
    British Psoriatic Arthritis Consortium
  • Professional Memberships

    • British Medical association
    • Medical Defence Union BRIT-PCT
    • British Psoriatic Arthritis consortium

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    More useful information

    Languages spoken

    English

    GMC number

    7436153
    A General Medical Council (GMC) number is a unique ID that shows a specialist is officially registered and approved to practice medicine in the UK.

    Qualifications

    MBBS, MRCP, CCT in Rheumatology and General Internal Medicine

    Professional memberships

    • British Medical association
    • Medical Defence Union BRIT-PCT
    • British Psoriatic Arthritis consortium

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