Overview
Dr. Rajat Bhatt earned his medical degree at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College in India and did his internship and residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in Bronx, New York. He completed a fellowship in echocardiology at Houston Methodist Hospital’s DeBakey Cardiology Associates, followed by a second fellowship in rheumatology at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. Dr. Bhatt is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology. In practice since 2004, he treats patients 15 years and older. He speaks fluent Hindi and is also conversant in German. His clinical interests include rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, back pain, fibromyalgia, gout, giant cell arteritis (temporal arteritis), joint injection/aspiration, Lyme disease, myopathies, osteoarthritis (OA), osteoporosis and corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis, polymyalgia rheumatica, pseudogout, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), scleroderma, Sjogren's syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), tendonitis/bursitis, vasculitis, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, lupus and anti-nuclear antibodies (ANA). Dr. Bhatt’s practice philosophy focuses on compassionate, collaborative, patient-centered care. He is an innovative physician who is willing to try newer treatments as well as natural/alternative treatments. A resident of Katy, Dr. Bhatt is married and the father of two young children. Away from his practice, his favorite pastimes are reading, bicycling, swimming and travel.
His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Bhatt is currently accepting new patients.
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Baylor Medicine Rheumatology
Jasvinder Singh is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Singh is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.
John Reveille is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Reveille is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ankylosing Spondylitis, Arthritis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Scleroderma. Dr. Reveille is currently accepting new patients.
Shervin Assassi is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Assassi is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Localized Scleroderma, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Assassi is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rajat S. Bhatt
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rajat S. Bhatt?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rajat S. Bhatt by calling their office at 281-884-9705. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rajat S. Bhatt a top-rated expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rajat S. Bhatt is classified as an Experienced expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Rajat S. Bhatt specialize in?
While Dr. Rajat S. Bhatt is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Rajat S. Bhatt participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rajat S. Bhatt has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). You can view a list of Dr. Rajat S. Bhatt's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rajat S. Bhatt accept my insurance?
Dr. Rajat S. Bhatt accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-884-9705 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Granulomatosis with PolyangiitisDr. Bhatt isExperienced. Learn about Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis.
- Necrotizing VasculitisDr. Bhatt isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Vasculitis.
- Polymyalgia RheumaticaDr. Bhatt isExperienced. Learn about Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
- Psoriatic ArthritisDr. Bhatt isExperienced. Learn about Psoriatic Arthritis.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Dr. Bhatt isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
- Rhizomelic PseudopolyarthritisDr. Bhatt isExperienced. Learn about Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.