Q: My husband has been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). He was treated well in USA, now we are looking for a good rheumatologist in Hyderabad to start treatment. There are a lot of hospitals in Hyderabad, not possible to find out correct doctor. Please let us know which hospital and doctor is good to treat SLE?

A:Dr. U. R. K. Rao, presently President of Indian Rheumatology Association, is one of the best known name in the field of rheumatology including SLE, in Hyderabad. His clinic is in Punjagutta, near Lakkadi-ka-pul, called Sri Deepti Rheumatology Clinic.