Dr. Ajit Surin

Dr. Ajit Kumar Surin is a distinguished Rheumatologist with over 17 years of specialized experience in the diagnosis, management, and long-term care of autoimmune diseases and arthritis. His medical career began with an MBBS from MKCG Medical College, Berhampur, followed by an MD in General Medicine from VSS Medical College, Burla, under Sambalpur University.

Pursuing his passion for complex immune-mediated disorders, Dr. Surin completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology at the renowned Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore. During his tenure there, he served as Registrar, Fellow, and later Assistant Professor, gaining exceptional expertise in managing challenging rheumatologic cases and mentoring young physicians.

• His clinical expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of disorders, including:
• Arthritis & Related Disorders: Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Spondyloarthritis (including Ankylosing Spondylitis), Gout, Osteoarthritis
• Autoimmune & Connective Tissue Diseases:
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD), Systemic Sclerosis/Scleroderma
• Vasculitic & Musculoskeletal Disorders: Vasculitis, Myositis, Fibromyalgia, Osteoporosis, Sarcoidosis, and other rare systemic autoimmune diseases
• Dr. Surin has a reputation for delivering precise diagnoses, creating personalized treatment strategies, and integrating patient education into care plans, ensuring both symptom control and quality-of-life improvement.

• Research Leadership: Served as principal investigator in studies on systemic sclerosis, lupus nephritis, and genetic associations in spondyloarthritis.
• Publications: Authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed articles, including case reports on lupus enteritis and studies on Takayasu arteritis and salivary microbiome in autoimmune diseases.

Conferences & Teaching: Presented at prestigious national and international rheumatology conferences, including APLAR, IRACON, EULAR, and ACR, and contributed to continuing medical education (CME) programs for physicians.