Dr. Snehal Patil-Dawkore is a Consultant Pediatric Rheumatologist with extensive experience in managing a wide range of rheumatic and autoimmune diseases affecting children. As a Pediatric Rheumatologist at Fortis hospital, Dr. Snehal is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to young patients. With 5 years of practice in pediatric rheumatology, Dr. Snehal specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis, lupus, juvenile dermatomyositis, and other autoimmune disorders affecting children. Dr. Snehal obtained her MBBS from MGM medical college and hospital and completed their pediatric residency training before pursuing specialized training in pediatric rheumatology from Bharati Vidyapeeth medical college, Pune. She completed a fellowship in Pediatric Rheumatology at the same institution, where she gained expertise in managing complex cases and providing holistic care to children with rheumatic diseases. She is been certified as Pediatric Rheumatologist by European Alliance of Association for Rheumatology (EULAR). In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Snehal is actively involved in research and education, mentoring pediatric residents in the field of pediatric rheumatology. Dr.Snehal’s areas of expertise include: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis | Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) | Juvenile dermatomyositis | Kawasaki disease | Juvenile vasculitic disorder | Periodic fever syndromes. Dr. Snehal Patil is committed to improving the quality of life for children with rheumatic diseases through personalized, evidence-based care and ongoing research efforts. She is a respected member of the pediatric rheumatology community, contributing to advancements in the field and advocating for the needs of pediatric patients with rheumatic conditions.