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Dr Sonal Mehra
Rheumatology
15+ Years Experience
DM Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology
Apollo Hospitals Noida
English
Tue
10:00 -12:00
Dr Sonal Mehra
Rheumatology
15+ Years Experience
DM Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology
Apollo Hospitals Noida
English
Tue
10:00 -12:00
Description
Dr. Sonal Mehra is a highly qualified and experienced Rheumatologist based in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. With an impressive 15 years of experience in the field, she is committed to providing the highest standard of care to patients suffering from a variety of rheumatic conditions. Dr. Mehra holds a MBBS degree, as well as an MD in Internal Medicine and a DM in Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology, which equips her with a comprehensive understanding of both the medical and immunological aspects of rheumatology.
Fluent in both English and Hindi, Dr. Mehra ensures effective communication with her patients, enabling them to understand their conditions and treatment options clearly. Her dedication to advancing the field is evident from her numerous accolades, including participation in the prestigious First ACR-IRA Exchange Programme in 2016 at the University of Kentucky, USA, and receiving the Indian Rheumatology Association's Research Grant Award in 2013.
As an exclusive partner in her practice, Dr. Mehra prioritizes patient care and strives to stay updated on the latest advancements in rheumatology, ensuring that her patients receive innovative and evidence-based treatments. Her empathetic approach and thorough understanding of rheumatic diseases make her a trusted choice for those seeking specialized care. Whether it's diagnosing complex conditions or managing chronic illnesses, Dr. Mehra is dedicated to improving the quality of life for her patients while fostering a caring and supportive environment.
Experience
- Senior Consultant Rheumatologist & Clinical Immunologist at Jaypee Hospital, Noida, 2016 onwards
- DM Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology: Department of Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology JIPMER, Puducherry, 2013-2016
- Rheumatology Research Fellowship : University of Calgary, Canada,2012
- Senior resident in Rheumatology : KEM Medical College, Mumbai: 2011
- MD Internal Medicine: BJ Medical College and Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad
2008-2011
- Internship : Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, 2007-2008
- MBBS : University of Mauritius, 2007
Memberships
Medical Council of India (MCI/08-33076)
Fellowships& Memberships of Academic bodies
Life Member of IRA -1015
Professional Associations /Advisory board
- Advisory board of Lilly, Reddy, Janssen
Awards & Achievements
- Awarded First place in the Indian edition of the National Chest Challenge Quiz 2020, held by American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP)
Research & Publication
Review Papers
- 1Mehra S, Fritzler MJ. The spectrum of anti-chromatin / nucleosome autoantibodies: independent and interdependent biomarkers of disease. J Immunol Res. 2014;2014:368274. Epub 2014 Apr 3.
- Mehra S, Walker J, Patterson K, Fritzler MJ. Autoantibodies in systemic sclerosis. Autoimmun Rev. 2013 Jan;12(3):340-54
- Rajadhyaksha AG, Mehra S, Nadkar MY. Biologics in SLE: The current status. J Assoc Physicians India. 2013 Apr;61(4):262-7.
Research Paper
- Mejia Otero C, Assassi S, Hudson M, Mayes MD, Estrada-Y-Martin R, Pedroza C, Mills TW, Walker J, Baron M, Stevens W, Proudman SM, Nikpour M, Mehra S, Wang M, Fritzler MJ. Antifibrillarin Antibodies Are Associated with Native North American Ethnicity and Poorer Survival in Systemic Sclerosis. .J Rheumatol HYPERLINK "https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28365584". 2017 Jun;44(6):799-805.
- Panneer Devaraju1, Sonal Mehra1, Reena Gulati2, Paul T Antony3, Vikramraj K Jain1, DurgaPrasanna Misra1, Vir Singh Negi. The IRF5 rs2004640 (G/T) polymorphism is not a genetic risk factor for systemic lupus erythematosus in population from south India. Indian journal of Medical Research 2018
- Mehra S.Comparing the efficacy of low-dose vs high-dose cyclophosphamide regimen as induction therapy in the treatment of proliferative lupus nephritis: a single center study. (PMID:29450636)Rheumatology International [Feb 2018, 38(4):557-568]
- Negi VS1, Muralidharan N, Mehra S, Devaraju P, Mariaselvam CM, Gulati R, Salah S, Fortier C, Charron D, Krishnamoorthy R, Tamouza R. IRF5rs2004640 single nucleotide polymorphism is associated with susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis in South Indian Tamils. Tissue Antigens. 2014 Oct 6. doi: 10.1111/tan.12441. [Epub ahead of print]
- Devaraju P, Reni BN, Gulati R, Mehra S, Negi VS. Complement C1q and C2 polymorphisms are not risk factors for SLE in Indian Tamils.Immunobiology. 2014 Jun;219(6):465-8. Epub 2014 Feb 25.
- Mehra S, Hudson M, Mahler M. Canadian Scleroderma Research Group, Baron M, Fritzler M; Is there an association between Ro52/TRIM21 antibodies and rheumatoid factor in systemic sclerosis?Rheumatol Int. 2013 Mar 31.
- Hudson M, Satoh M, Chan JY, Tatibouet S, Mehra S, Baron M, Fritzler MJ, And The Canadian Scleroderma Research Group A. Prevalence and clinical profiles of 'autoantibody-negative' systemic sclerosis subjects.ClinExpRheumatol. 2013 Oct 21. [Epub ahead of print]
Case Reports
- Rajadhakshya A, MehraS.Dengue fever evolving into systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus nephritis: a case report. Lupus. 2012 Aug;21(9):999-1002. PMID 22354536
- Rajadhyaksha A, Baheti TG, Mehra S, Sonawale AS, Jain N. Dermatomyositis: a rare presentation of HIV seroconversion illness.J ClinRheumatol. 2012 Sep;18(6):298-300.
- Rajadhyaksha A, Mehra S, Kawale J. Disseminated Strongyloides in systemic lupus erythematosus and antiphospholipid antibody syndrome: a case report.Int J Rheum Dis. 2012 Dec;15(6):e159-61
- Rajadhyaksha A, Mehra S. Pharyngeal-cervical-brachial variant of Guillain-Barre syndrome with predominant bulbar palsy as the initial presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus nephritis: a case report Int J Rheum Dis. 2012 Dec;15(6):e162-4. Epub 2012 Jul 9.
Abstracts
- Influence Of HLA-DRB1 & DQB1 Alleles On Susceptibility, Clinical Manifestations And Autoantibody Repertoire Of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus In South Indian Tamils S. Mehra1, C.M. Mariaselvam1, C. Fortier2, R. Krishnamoorthy2, R. Tamouza2, V.S. Negi Ann Rheum Dis 2015;74:898 annrheumdis-2015-eular.4903
- Heterogeneity Of Autoantibodies In Systemic Sclerosis: Reconsidering Current Paradigms. Mehra1, Sonal, Baron2, Murray, Stephenson1, Mat, Hudson3, Marie, Pope4, Janet E., Canadian Scleroderma Research Group, , Fritzler1, Marvin J. Arthritis & Rheumatism, Volume 64, November 2012 Abstract Supplement
- V.K. Jain, P.T. Antony, C.B. Mithun, B.K. Singh, S. Mehra, J. Usdadiya, V.S. Negi. AB0559 “Hypokalemic paralysis in primary Sjogren syndrome: is it a distinct clinical subset which requires lifelong potassium supplementation rather than immunosuppressants ? ” Annals of Rheumatic diseases . 10.1136/annrheumdis-2014-eular.1739
