Smitha Chiniga Reddy M.D.

Smitha Chiniga Reddy M.D.

Dr. Smitha Chiniga Reddy is the founding physician of Arthritis Care and Research Center

Board-Certified in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine, Dr. Reddy received her Fellowship from the Department of Rheumatolgy at the Scripps Clinic-Torrey Pines after graduating from Scripps Mercy Hospital as a Board-certified Internist. During her Fellowship, she performed research using Color Doppler Ultrasonography on Temporal Arthritis patients to determine inflammatory changes while on therapy.

Dr. Reddy is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Rheumatology, as well as a certified bone densitometrist. Her outstanding training at the Scripps institutions coupled with her warm and charming personality will ensure that Dr. Reddy's patients will always receive the absolute best 'state-of-the-art', compassionate care

Educational Background

• Fellowship: Scripps Clinic, Torrey Pines, San Diego, California
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• Residency: Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego, California
• Internship: Jersey City Medical Center, Jersey City, New Jersey.
• Medical School: Bangalore University, Bangalore

Board Certification


• American College of Rheumatology
• Professional Affiliations and Societies
• Fellow, American College of Rheumatology
• Fellow Member, Focus group for Muskculoskeletal Ultrasound
• Member, California Medical Association
• Member, San Diego County Medical Society
• Member, Co-operative of American Physicians

Hospital Privileges


• Pomerado Hospital, Poway
• Palomar Hospital, Escondido
• Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego
• Alvarado Hospital, San Diego
• Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego (Privileges Pending)

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