Who We Are
About Immunodoc
India’s first dedicated rheumatology & immunology education platform — built by a specialist, for patients and professionals across the country.
Why Immunodoc Exists
India has fewer than one rheumatologist per million people, serving an estimated 5–10 million patients with rheumatoid arthritis alone. Most patients spend years — sometimes a decade — without a correct diagnosis. Immunodoc exists to close this gap: through clear, bilingual, medically accurate education that empowers patients and supports clinicians across the country.
Dr. Keerthi Vardhan is an Assistant Professor of Rheumatology & Immunology at NIMS (Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences), Hyderabad — leading a dynamic clinical and research practice focused on autoimmune and autoinflammatory disorders across both pediatric and adult populations.
With over a decade of clinical experience and 20+ international publications, he has emerged as a distinctive voice in Indian rheumatology — bridging cutting-edge clinical practice with innovative AI-driven solutions and patient education. His work demonstrates a rare combination: the rigour of evidence-based medicine, the insight of a clinician-researcher, and the vision of a healthcare innovator.
Clinical Expertise & Specializations
Pediatric & Adult Rheumatology
JIA, JSLE, JDM and adult autoimmune diseases across all age groups including transition care.
Autoinflammatory & Immunodeficiency
PID, IEI, Hereditary Angioedema (HAE), and rare systemic autoinflammatory conditions.
Monogenic & Genetic Autoimmunity
Whole exome sequencing for rare genetic lupus, interferonopathies and monogenic disorders.
MSK Ultrasound & Flow Cytometry
Clinical ultrasound for joint assessment and multicolor flow cytometry for precision PID diagnosis.
What Sets Dr. Vardhan Apart
AI-Powered Patient Education
Leveraging AI to make complex autoimmune concepts accessible and personalised for patients and clinicians alike.
Real-World Data Analytics
Identifying disease progression patterns and treatment responses through systematic data analysis beyond controlled trials.
Rare Disease Champion
Research showing a median diagnostic delay of 10.5 years in adult IEI patients — driving critical awareness and recognition protocols.
Precision Diagnostics
From symptomatic recognition to molecular confirmation — championing genetic sequencing and advanced flow cytometry.
Recent Academic Engagements
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2026
PIDCON 2026, KolkataResearch on Adult Inborn Errors of Immunity from a tertiary care registry — advocating for systematic recognition protocols.
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2026
HAESICON 2026, BengaluruChaired a scientific session on award-winning hereditary angioedema research.
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2025
SZIRACON 2025Keynote: “Quality of Life in Growing Up with Rheumatic Diseases” — evidence that disease control does not equal good outcomes.
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2025
PEDICON 2025, HyderabadAutoinflammatory disorders in children — early recognition, genetic diagnostics, novel therapies.
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2026
Clinical Rheumatology Conference, KIMS 2026Rare case of monogenic lupus (SPENCD via ACP5 mutation) diagnosed using whole exome sequencing.
Content & Technology
Mr. Kedar Setty
M.Pharm Pharmacology · Content Editor · WordPress Developer · AI Enthusiast
Kedar brings over 15 years of experience in content writing and technology blogging to Immunodoc. With a strong background in pharmacology and a passion for AI-driven healthcare communication, he ensures every article on this platform is medically grounded, reader-friendly, and optimised for discovery.
Currently focused on healthcare content, Kedar builds and maintains the Immunodoc platform — combining WordPress development, SEO strategy, and AI tools to help patients find the answers they need.
Collaborate with Dr. Vardhan
Clinicians, researchers, industry partners, and healthcare innovators aligned with advancing autoimmune disease care are welcome to connect.