Dr Rahul Lakra

Senior Resident, Rheumatology, AIIMS Delhi
MBBS,UCMS delhi
DNB (Internal Medicine), Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

[ACR_Journals @ACR_Journals]

A 40-year-old man with HLA-B27+ spondyloarthritis and 10-year history of sacroiliitis presented with acute pain & swelling over medial plantar aspect of the left foot after participating in a marathon. Exam showed localized tenderness over medial plantar midfoot, without involvement of the Achilles tendon or plantar fascia

Clinical images in Arthritis & Rheumatology
https://t.co/nB69R4TgV0

[Aaryan Kumar Tiwari @aaryankrtiwari]

Depressing AI slop taking over

[Dr.Priyanshu Jaseja @PJaseja]

What are all Indian eponyms in the medical literature that you know of?

Artery of Seshachalam
Mohan's Criteria
Agarwal Disease
Madras motor neuron disease
Bombay Blood Group
Mallampati score
#MedTwitter

[Dr Rahul Lakra @iamdrrahullakra]

@_Rheuma @aiims_newdelhi Congratulations ma'am @_Rheuma.

[Prof. (Dr.) Uma Kumar @_Rheuma]

I am thrilled to share that our Clinical #Immunology #Laboratory under the Department of Rheumatology is an NABL accredited body NOW. I would like to express my gratitude to Dr Kaustav Chowdhary, Dr Danveer Bhadu, lab staff, and @aiims_newdelhi administration for their unwavering support and the accreditor in achieving this milestone. This formal recognition signifies that the laboratory is technically competent to perform specific tests or calibrations according to international standards. @MoHFW_INDIA @ICMRDELHI @JPNadda @insa_academy

[Prof. (Dr.) Uma Kumar @_Rheuma]

Happy
#InternationalWomensDay2026

[Kavit Shastri @kavit_shastri]

A story of how you are harassed for your own hard earned money

NEET SS 2025 counselling was conducted in 2025 and we were asked to pay 2,00,000 rupees security deposit for the same. Normally this is returned withing 1-2 months of counselling once admissions are done.

[Dr Shailesh Singh @drShaileshSingh]

Cost of prevention:

Walking: ₹0
Eating less rice: ₹0
Annual lipid panel: ₹800
Monthly BP medicine: ₹300

Cost of ignoring prevention:

Angioplasty: ₹3-5 lakh
Bypass surgery: ₹4-8 lakh
ICU stay: ₹50,000/day
Lost income: Immeasurable
Lost years with family: Priceless

Prevention is not expensive. Treatment is.

[Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM @hyderabaddoctor]

"How do I find a 'good' specialist?"

As a doctor, this is the question I am asked most frequently. Whether it’s for a cardiologist, an orthopedician, or a fellow neurologist, everyone wants the "best." But how do you actually measure a doctor’s quality?

Most people look at the wrong things, or things they simply can’t verify.
Here is a breakdown of what matters, what doesn't, and what is usually hidden.

1. The "Hidden" Metrics (The Black Box)
We often wish we knew a doctor's NEET rankings, MBBS marks, or specific awards won during training. While these show academic brilliance, this data is rarely in the public domain. Similarly, success rates and the exact number of procedures performed are hard to find. These are "nice to haves," but you likely won't find them on a website.

2. The "Visible" Stats
Years of experience is the one thing almost everyone knows. It’s a solid baseline, but remember: 30 years of experience doing the same thing poorly isn't better than 10 years of staying at the cutting edge of science.

3. The "Social Proof" Trap
Google Reviews: Proceed with caution. Fake reviews (both glowing and bitter) are everywhere.

Word-of-Mouth: This is the gold standard. A recommendation from a patient who had a similar condition is worth ten 5-star Google ratings.

4. The "Proxy" Metrics (Do they equal quality?)
High Fees: Does a higher consultation fee mean a better doctor? Not necessarily. It often just reflects the hospital's overhead or the doctor's seniority.

Long Wait Times: A crowded OPD might mean the doctor is popular, but it can also mean they are overbooked and rushed.

Appointment Difficulty: Sometimes the "best" doctor is just the one with the best marketing.

5. The Real "Gold Standard": The Consultation
This is where you truly find out if a doctor is right for you.
A great specialist is defined by:
Listening: Do they let you finish your sentences?

Explaining: Can they explain your diagnosis without using jargon?

Time: Do they spend enough time to address your concerns, or are they looking at the door?

Access: Are they reachable in an emergency? While not every doctor can give out a personal cell number, having a clear channel for follow-ups is a huge green flag.

✅The Bottom Line:
A degree from a top college and 20 years of experience gets a doctor in the door, but communication, empathy, and the ability to listen are what make them a great physician.

How do you decide which doctor to trust? Let’s discuss in the comments. 👇

Dr Sudhir Kumar
@hyderabaddoctor

[Dr. Datta M.D. (Radiology) building CRASHLab.in @DrDatta_AIIMS]

Complete support.

Never seen anyone dying because of a delivery taking 30 minutes.

Seen many delivery partners ending up in the trauma centre because of this 10 minute shit.

The entire gig workers economy needs a complete revamp!

This would be the first step!

[Wait @WaitReborn]

If you can't feed your housekeepers, please don't bring them to a restaurant.

[Dr. Praveen Tripathi @drpraveenpsy]

Prashant Kishore has offered a glimmer of hope in Indian politics after a long time.
Will people vote for a party which is not asking votes in the name of religion or caste needs to be seen. Will the people of Bihar do a Delhi & allow the birth of a new political force?
Interesting times ahead!

[Najafgarh Confessions @najafgarhconfes]

#UER2 में गड्ढे होने शुरू हो गए है जनता के पैसा बेकार कर रहे है #roadtrip

[Najafgarh Confessions @najafgarhconfes]

"Chand chhupa Mundka ke gaddo me 🌙😂 Barish ne dhoond hi liya!"
@DelhiPwd
@MCD_Delhi

[Delhi Traffic Police @dtptraffic]

Traffic Alert

Traffic is affected on Rohtak Road in both the carriageways from Mundka towards Rajdhani Park and vice-versa due to deep potholes & water logging. Kindly plan your journey accordingly.

[Dr Rahul Lakra @iamdrrahullakra]

@narendramodi @gupta_rekha @p_sahibsingh @BJP4India @BJP4Delhi @gajenderdrall #mundka

[Dr Rahul Lakra @iamdrrahullakra]

This is the condition of the main road in mundka. Why is Mundka being ignored by the delhi govt? For how long should the residents suffer? #delhitraffic #mundka #DelhiRains #delhirain @narendramodi @gupta_rekha @p_sahibsingh @BJP4India @BJP4Delhi @gajenderdrall (2/2)

[Dr Rahul Lakra @iamdrrahullakra]

@narendramodi @gupta_rekha @p_sahibsingh @BJP4India @BJP4Delhi @gajenderdrall #mundka #DelhiRains #Delhi

[Dr Rahul Lakra @iamdrrahullakra]

@whirlpool_india @WhirlpoolCorp It has been 6 days since we bought a whirlpool washing machine from @cromaretail, with a guarantee of installtion in 48 hours. But your technician is neither visiting nor answering calls. Complaint multiple times on email and calls but no response.