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Rheumatology at Swasthya Hospital, Gandhidham

Rheumatologist in Gandhidham

Assessment and treatment of joint pain, arthritis, gout and autoimmune conditions at Swasthya Hospital, Sector 1/A, Gandhidham, a 24×7 hospital with blood-sample collection at the hospital or at home.

Contact the Hospital Call +91 81607 10208 Online Consultation
Open 24×7Sector 1/A, Gandhidham
Rheumatologist in Gandhidham: rack of blood sample tubes for arthritis tests

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Medically reviewed by Dr. Devansh J. Khandol, MBBS, MD, FICC, FIGE, Reg. No. PG/G-39523 (Gujarat Medical Council) · Last updated 23 October 2026

Rheumatology for Gandhidham Patients

Arthritis, Joint Pain and Autoimmune Care for Gandhidham

Looking for a rheumatologist in Gandhidham? Swasthya Hospital's rheumatology clinic, in Sector 1/A opposite Kutch Uday Press, checks and treats joint pain, arthritis, gout, back pain and autoimmune conditions such as lupus. The clinic is part of a 5-bed, 24×7 multispecialty hospital, so the consultation, blood-sample collection and follow-up can happen in one place. Patients also come from Adipur, Anjar, Bhachau and across Kutch.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Osteoarthritis

Gout

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Psoriatic Arthritis

Lupus (SLE)

Sjögren's Syndrome

Fibromyalgia

Vasculitis

Care in Gandhidham

How a Rheumatology Visit Works in Gandhidham

Consultation at the hospital

Plot 374, Sector 1/A, Gayatri Mandir Road, Gandhidham. Consultations Monday to Sunday, 9 AM to 9 PM; the hospital is open 24×7.

Blood tests at home or at the hospital

Samples for tests such as ESR, CRP, rheumatoid factor, anti-CCP, ANA and uric acid can be collected at the hospital or at your home in Gandhidham. Call to confirm availability for your area.

Online consultation

Consult Dr. Devansh J. Khandol by video from anywhere in Kutch through his Eka Care page, for follow-ups and new non-emergency concerns. He will tell you if an in-person examination is needed.

Warning Signs

When Should You See a Rheumatologist?

Joint pain after a long day usually settles. These patterns are worth a specialist assessment:

  • Joint stiffness in the morning that lasts longer than 30 minutes (NHS, 2023)
  • Pain and swelling in the same joints on both sides of the body, often the small joints of the hands and feet (NHS, 2023)
  • A suddenly hot, swollen and very painful joint, such as the big toe (NHS, 2023)
  • Joint pain together with fever, rashes, mouth ulcers or unexplained weight loss
A joint that is suddenly hot, swollen and very painful together with a fever needs medical attention the same day. Swasthya Hospital in Gandhidham is open 24×7.

A Local Health Note for Gandhidham: Painkillers Are Not a Diagnosis

Much of Gandhidham's work, around Kandla port and the industrial estates, means long shifts and heavy physical effort. Many workers treat joint pain that keeps coming back as work strain and take pharmacy painkillers for weeks or months. Anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs) can occasionally cause serious side effects, including stomach bleeding and kidney problems, and are not recommended together with some other medicines (NHS, 2026). Pain that keeps returning, or joints that swell or stay stiff in the morning, are reasons to have the cause checked rather than keep masking it.

Who Runs the Rheumatology Clinic

Dr. Devansh J. Khandol: MBBS (GCS Medical College, Ahmedabad, 2020); MD, General Medicine (Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Pune, 2025); fellowships in Clinical Cardiology, Gastroenterology and 2D Echocardiography; Observership in Rheumatology (SVP Hospital, Ahmedabad). Reg. No. PG/G-39523, Gujarat Medical Council. Details on the rheumatology department page.

In Gandhidham

Where to Find Swasthya Hospital

Plot 374, Sector 1/A, Opp. Kutch Uday Press, Gayatri Mandir Road, Gandhidham
+91 81607 10208
frontdeskswasthyahospital@gmail.com
Consultations Monday to Sunday, 9 AM to 9 PM; open 24×7
Online consultation (Eka Care)
Questions From Gandhidham Patients

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a rheumatologist in Gandhidham?
Yes. Swasthya Hospital, Plot 374, Sector 1/A, Gandhidham, has a rheumatology clinic for arthritis, gout, back pain and autoimmune conditions. Consultations run Monday to Sunday, 9 AM to 9 PM; call +91 81607 10208 for appointments.
Do I need a referral from another doctor?
No referral is needed. Bring any previous blood reports, X-ray or MRI reports and a list of the medicines you take, including painkillers bought from a pharmacy.
Which blood tests are usually done for joint pain?
It depends on your symptoms. Common tests include ESR and CRP (markers of inflammation), rheumatoid factor and anti-CCP, ANA, uric acid and a complete blood count. If imaging such as X-ray, ultrasound or MRI is needed, it is arranged by referral.
What is the difference between a rheumatologist and an orthopaedic doctor?
An orthopaedic surgeon treats injuries and structural joint problems and performs operations such as joint replacement. A rheumatologist looks for inflammatory and autoimmune causes of joint pain, such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout or lupus, and treats them mainly with medicines and long-term follow-up.

Questions About Joint Pain?

Contact the hospital to ask about rheumatology consultations for Gandhidham patients: timings and visiting-OPD dates, or consult Dr. Khandol online through Eka Care. One number for every location.

Contact the Hospital Call +91 81607 10208 Online Consultation

See our rheumatology department for the full range of care. Related reading: knee pain after Navratri, monsoon arthritis flares.

Sources:
  1. NHS. NSAIDs. Page last reviewed 28 April 2026. https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/nsaids/
  2. NHS. Rheumatoid arthritis: symptoms. Page last reviewed 8 March 2023. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/symptoms/
  3. NHS. Gout. Page last reviewed 24 August 2023. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/gout/
  4. NHS. Ankylosing spondylitis. Page last reviewed 5 January 2023. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ankylosing-spondylitis/