Dr. Bala Krishnan Navaneethan
Specialist Rheumatology
Aster Hospital, Mankhool
Aster Hospital, Qusais
Experience: 7+ years
Dr Bala Krishnan Navaneethan is an experienced rheumatologist in Dubai. He specialises in clinical immunology and advanced musculoskeletal imaging. With more than seven years of clinical experience, he provides comprehensive care for patients suffering from joint, muscle and connective tissue conditions that affect daily movement and quality of life.
He treats a wide range of health conditions, including inflammatory joint pain, chronic lower back pain, osteoarthritis, gout, lupus, systemic sclerosis, myositis, osteoporosis, and psoriasis-related arthritis. As a trusted arthritis doctor in Dubai, Dr Bala helps patients relieving pain, restoring mobility and regain confidence to perform their daily activities
Dr Bala is trained internationally and holding EULAR certification, he combines deep clinical knowledge with his advanced diagnostic skills in musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound and MRI interpretation. He also has extensive experience with biological therapies and intra-articular joint injections, enabling accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.
His gentle and empathetic approach, along with evidence-based care, has made him one of the best rheumatologists in Dubai. His patients often consult him for chronic joint or back pain, seeking a reliable joint-pain doctor or back-pain specialist who understand the problem and explains every step of the treatment plan clearly.
At Aster Hospitals in Mankhool and Qusais, Dr Bala works closely with multidisciplinary teams to create personalised management plans for long-term rheumatologic conditions. His goal is to help patients live more active, comfortable and enjoy their lives.
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Education +
MBBS, MD General Medicine, DM Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology, MRCP SCE Rheumatology
DOH License Grade +
Specialist
Type of Physician +
Full Time
Credentials +
- MBBS – Coimbatore Medical College (2007–2013)
- MD General Medicine – JIPMER, Puducherry (2014–2017)
- DM Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology – Madras Medical College (2018–2021)
- SCE Rheumatology – MRCP (UK), 2023
- DHA – Specialist Rheumatology, Dubai Health Authority (2025)
- EULAR Certified Rheumatologist (Switzerland, 2024)
- EULAR Basic & Introductory MSK Ultrasound courses (2024)
- MRI Mini Fellowship Courses (Spine, Knee, Hand/Elbow, 2024)
Professional Associations +
- MRCP (UK) – Specialty Certificate in Rheumatology
- EULAR (European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology)
Professional Experience +
- Assistant Professor, General Medicine – JIPMER, Puducherry (2017–2018)
- Rheumatologist – MIOT Hospitals, Chennai (2021–2024)
Clinical Expertise & Services Offered +
Dr Bala Krishnan provides expert care for people living with joint, muscle and autoimmune conditions. His goal is to ease pain, improve movement and help patients return to a more active, comfortable life.
- Inflammatory joint pain - Treating painful, swollen joints caused by autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.
- Chronic low back pain - Helping patients manage long-term back pain through accurate diagnosis and tailored therapy.
- Osteoarthritis - Guiding patients to maintain flexibility and manage pain with lifestyle advice and medical support.
- Gout - Providing effective treatment to reduce joint inflammation and prevent future flare-ups.
- Lupus - Offering careful, long-term management of this autoimmune condition that can affect multiple organs.
- Systemic Sclerosis - Supporting patients with this rare condition to improve comfort and daily functioning.
- Myositis - Treating inflammation of the muscles that causes weakness and pain.
- Osteoporosis - Preventing and managing bone loss to reduce the risk of fractures.
- Psoriasis and related arthritis - Helping patients with psoriasis manage joint pain and stiffness linked to inflammation.
- Use of biological drugs in rheumatology - Using targeted treatments to control inflammation and protect joint health.
- Intra-articular joint injections - Offering image-guided injections for quick, precise pain relief.
- Musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound & MRI interpretation - Using advanced imaging to diagnose joint and soft-tissue problems accurately.