Smitha Chiniga Reddy M.D.

Smitha Chiniga Reddy M.D.

Dr. Smitha Chiniga Reddy is the founding physician of Arthritis Care and Research Center, Inc.

Board-Certified in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine, Dr. Reddy received her Fellowship from the Department of Rheumatology at the Scripps Clinic-Torrey Pines after graduating from Scripps Mercy Hospital as a Board-certified Internist. During her Fellowship, she performed research using Color Doppler Ultrasonography on Temporal Arthritis patients to determine inflammatory changes while on therapy.

Dr. Reddy is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Rheumatology. Dr. Reddy was awarded the Best Physician and Surgeon Award for the City of Poway in the year 2012. She also served as a Medical Honoree for Arthritis Foundation in the year 2013 and continues to be an active participant and fundraiser. Dr. Reddy is a speaker for various pharmaceutical companies and routinely conducts physician and patient education talks.

Her outstanding training at the Scripps institutions coupled with her warm and caring personality will ensure that Dr. Reddy's patients will always receive the absolute best 'state-of-the-art' comprehensive care.

Educational Background

• Fellowship: Scripps Clinic, Torrey Pines, San Diego, California
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• Residency: Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego, California
• Internship: Jersey City Medical Center, Jersey City, New Jersey.
• Medical School: Bangalore University, Bangalore

Board Certification


• Board Certified, Internal Medicine
  
• Board Certified, Rheumatology

Hospital Privileges


• Pomerado Hospital, Poway
• Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla

Affiliations:

• Fellow, American College of Rheumatology
• Member,American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM)
  
• Member, California Medical Association
• Member, Co-operative of American Physicians

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