The Essence
About Me
Dr. Kundan Karkhanis is a skilled rheumatologist with years of experience in managing complex autoimmune and joint disorders. He has a particular focus on conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and vasculitis. Dr. Karkhanis continually adopts the latest advancements in rheumatology to provide effective, personalized care for his patients. His approach emphasizes staying informed on emerging treatments and fostering long-term patient well-being.
Professional Capabilities
Conditions and Procedures
Dr. Karkhanis specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of rheumatic diseases, including gout, fibromyalgia, psoriatic arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus. He offers tailored treatment plans, utilizing advanced therapies like biologic treatments and joint injections to manage pain and inflammation.
Conditions I treat
Procedures I perform
- Acute Arthritis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Anti Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome
- Aortic Arteritis
- Arthralgia
- Arthritis
- Arthritis Of Multiple Joints
- Arthropathy
- Behcet Syndrome
- Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease
- Cranial Arteritis
- Crest
- Crystalline Arthritis
- Cutaneous Vasculitis
- Dermatomyositis
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
- Enthesitis
- Erythema Nodosum
- Familial Mediterranean Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Gonococcal Arthritis
- Gout
- Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis
- Iga Vasculitis
- Igg 4 Related Diseases
- Inflammatory Polyarthropathy
- Isolated Central Nervous System Vasculitis
- Joint Disorder Of Multiple Joints
- Joint Effusion
- Joint Swelling
- Lupus Nephritis
- Macrophage Activation Syndrome
- Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
- Monoarticular Arthritis
- Myositis
- Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Periodic Fever Syndromes
- Polyarteritis Nodosa
- Polyarthralgia
- Polyarthropathy
- Polychondritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyositis
- Positive Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) Test
- Post Infectious Arthritis
- Pseudogout
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Raynaud’s Disease
- Reactive Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sacroiliitis
- Sarcoidosis
- Scleroderma
- Sjogrens
- Spondyloarthropathy
- Still’s Disease
- Synovitis
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Systemic Scleroderma
- Tenosynovitis
- Tophus
- Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease
- Uveitis
- Vasculitis
Find Me Here
Practice Locations
Dr. Karkhanis is available at MedStar Shah in Waldorf, MD, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, as well as at Philip J. Bean Medical Center on Tuesday and Thursday. Both locations are equipped with the latest resources for effective rheumatological care.
MedStar Shah Medical Group at 10 St. Patrick’s
Address
10 St. Patrick's Drive, Waldorf, MD, 20603
Phone
(301) 705-7870Fax
(301) 705-7628Availability
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Philip J. Bean Medical Center
Address
24035 Three Notch Road, Hollywood, MD, 20636
Phone
(301) 373-7900Fax
(301) 373-6900Availability
Tuesday and Thursday
Testimonials
What People Have To Say
Academic Background
Education
Dr. Karkhanis completed his medical degree at KJ Somaiya Medical College and pursued further training in internal medicine at York Hospital, PA. He is an active member of the American College of Rheumatology and the Medical Council of India, continually expanding his expertise.
Residency:
7/2004-6/2007 Internal Medicine. York Hospital, York, PA
Medical School:
KJ Somaiya Medical College (1999)
Internship:
- 7/2004-6/2007 Internal Medicine. York Hospital, York, PA
- 7/1999-2000 Transitional Rotational. K. J. Somaiya Hospital, Mumbai, India
Membership:
- American College of Rheumatology
- Medical Council of India