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Atul Deodhar, M.D., M.R.C.P., FACR, FACP

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  • Professor of Medicine, Division of Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Rheumatology

Clinical focus

  • Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
  • Autoimmune Connective Tissue Diseases

Locations and contact

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About me

Atul A. Deodhar, MD, is Professor of Medicine and Medical Director of rheumatology clinics at the Division of Arthritis & Rheumatic Diseases in Oregon Health & Science University, Portland. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology; and is a fellow of the American College of Rheumatology, and also American College of Physicians.

Dr. Deodhar is a past-chair of SPARTAN (Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network), an organization of North American Rheumatologists dedicated to education and research in the field of axial spondyloarthritis. He serves on the Steering Committee of GRAPPA (Group for the Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis). He served on the American College of Rheumatology’s (ACR) treatment guidelines sub-committee, and as the associate editor of the Advanced Rheumatology Course by Association of Health Professionals in Rheumatology (ARHP). He has served the ACR in various other capacities as a vice chair of the annual meeting planning committee, member of the peripheral MRI task force, Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ARHP) nominating committee and developer of the ARHP online advanced rheumatology course. Dr. Deodhar serves on the Rheumatology Board of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)

Dr. Deodhar is the Deputy Editor of Best Practice and Research Clinical Rheumatology, and a guest editor for Current Opinion in Rheumatology. He is a reviewer for Nature Reviews in Rheumatology, Arthritis & Rheumatology, Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, Annals of Internal Medicine, among several other journals. His research interests are axial spondyloarthritis, and psoriatic arthritis. He has authored 3 books, over 200 peer-reviewed articles; several book chapters, and editorials. Dr. Deodhar has been He has been a principal or co-investigator in more than 100 clinical trials, mostly focused on therapies for ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.

He completed his fellowship in rheumatology at Oregon Health & Science University, and before that, a research fellowship in rheumatology at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, England. He completed his residency in internal medicine and geriatrics at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, as well as in the Sassoon General Hospital and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Pune, India. He received his MBBS and MD degrees from the University of Pune, India; and the MRCP from the Royal College of Physicians, London, England.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.B.B.S., 1980, B.J. Medical College
    • M.D., 1984, University of Pune
    • M.R.C.P., 1990, Royal College of Physicians
    • M.D., 1996, University of Bath

  • Residency

    • KEM Hospital, Pune, India

  • Fellowship

    • Rheumatology: Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, England
    • Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
    • American Board of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology

Memberships and associations:

  • Member, Royal College of Physicians, London, England; M.D. (Ph.D. equivalent), University of Bath, England
  • American College of Rheumatology
  • Fellow of American College of Rheumatology
  • Fellow of American College of Physicians
  • Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network - SPARTAN
  • Group for the research and assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis - GRAPPA
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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (133 Ratings, 57 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey patient surveys.

  1. Excellent experience.

  2. Check in was great. Reception was very kind amd professional. I left my glasses in lobby and he brought them to me. The NA was very nice and personable. He looked me in the eye when he spoke to me. He had a empathetic and patient tone. I didnt feel rushed. He even ran out to give me my glasses I forgot after my appointment. The doctor/student was the best. He was he was very sympathetic and empathetic. He asked so many questions. It felt like he really cared. It felt like he really knew what he was doing and he understood it. Well, I think he also suffers from a form of arthritis. He allowed me to ask questions and gave me good answers. I didn't feel rushed overall I felt very good about the appointment. The doctor was great as well. I finally feel some hope that I'm gonna get relief from my symptoms.

  3. Very caring and thorough and easy to understand

  4. Good

  5. Dr. Deoshar has been my doctor for over 15 years. I would not consider getting care from anyone else.

  6. Dr. Deodhar is the absolute best!!Very knowledgeable, experienced, and very caring!! Takes time to listen, respond, and remembers everything about me!!

  7. Uses his depth of experience effectively

  8. Dr. Deodhar was very professional and personable. He listened to my concerns and asked questions to clarify information. I felt he was trying to get a complete picture of my situation.

  9. Dr. Deodhar is the best

  10. Dr Deodhar is always attentive, considerate, and thorough

  11. I have seen Dr. Deodhar for over 20 years. He is an Outstanding Rheumatologist and we have a wonderful relationship!

  12. He is the bomb!

  13. My doctor is fantastic

  14. Attentive to my concerns, helpful suggestions and ideas to help control pain, discomfort, get better sleep. My input concerning my care Is considered and respected.

  15. Dr. Deodhar is the best there is!!!

  16. He is an excellent doctor and explains everything.

  17. He has always been upbeat, good humor, and knowledgable!

  18. Dr. DEODHAR is the best! He asked many questions about my condition and explained different things that I was not aware of about my condition.

  19. This doctor is always very kind and caring, and seems genuinely concerned about my issues.

  20. Dr Deodhar was knowledgeable, informative, and very responsive to my questions

  21. Great care and attitude

  22. I have been under Dr Deodhar's care for over 24 years. He always asks about my family and listens to my concerns about my health.

  23. Excellent care given.

  24. Dr Deodhar is fantastic. Amazing bedside manner, not rushed. Eager to educate.

  25. Awesome

  26. Very thorough, kind and knowledgeable.

  27. Everything excellent

  28. Simply the best!

  29. Dr. Deodhar has been my physician for almost 19 years. He is the BEST! He is informed, famous and talks about his research and reading of up to date practices. He remembers my case and asks about my family. I completely trust him with my care.

  30. Dr. Deodhar was the ideal physician. He was warm, friendly, an excellent listener, and of course a subject-matter expert. I felt comfortable throughout the appointment, and I feel that I am in very good hands.