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Dr. Puja Chitkara, MD

Rheumatology* Age 51
Dr. Puja Chitkara, MD
3.7 (24 Ratings)

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Dr. Puja Chitkara, MD is a Rheumatologist in Chula Vista, CA.
Dr. Puja Chitkara, MD
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Dr. Puja Chitkara, MD

Rheumatology* Age 51
Chula Vista, CA
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27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Puja Chitkara, MD is a Rheumatologist in Chula Vista, CA.

About

Dr. Chitkara graduated from Dibrugarth University Assam Med College in 1997 and completed a residency at St. LukeS Hospital.Dr. Puja Chitkara, MD is a Rheumatologist in Chula Vista, CA and has 27 years experience. Dr. Chitkara currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital and Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Dr. Chitkara has experience treating conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand, Joint Pain and Arthritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chitkara received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Dr. Chitkara's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Chitkara also speaks Hindi and Spanish. Dr. Chitkara is board certified in Rheumatology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Joint Pain
Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Joint Pain
Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Fibromyalgia
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Degenerative Disc Disease
Gout
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Malaise and Fatigue
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Plantar Fasciitis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spondylitis
Systemic Vasculitis
Temporal Arteritis
Trigger Finger
Vasculitis
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Behçet's Disease
Bursitis
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Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
De Quervain's Disease
Dermatomyositis
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Granulomatosis
Hammer Toe
Infective Arthritis
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Palindromic Rheumatism
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Polymyositis
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hip
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Spondylosis
Still's Disease
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Trigger Point Injection
Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal

Insurance Accepted

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  • Coventry Health Care
  • Silver Advantage-CA PPO
  • Aetna
  • CaliforniaCare HMO
  • Cigna
  • Large Group HMO
  • United Healthcare
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Local Access Plus HMO
  • Humana
  • Priority Select HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0

Locations

  1. 1 Puja Chitkara M.D. A Medical Corp.
    765 Medical Center Ct Ste 216, Chula Vista, CA 91911
  2. 2 Office
    3444 Kearny Villa Rd Ste 400, San Diego, CA 92123
  3. 3 Gelen R. Del Rosario MD Inc.
    502 Euclid Ave Ste 300, National City, CA 91950

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chitkara
3.7
Based on 24 Reviews
5 Stars (15)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (7)

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Jun 07, 2019
She is fantastic. She listens, she cares. Best Dr. Visit I’ve had in years.
Phil Monroe — Jun 07, 2019
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Hindi
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Rheumatology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Dibrugarth University Assam Med College
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Rheumatology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • St Luke's Hospital
    2001
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St. LukeS Hospital
    2004
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • National Institute of Health
    2006
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Puja Chitkara, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chitkara's profile.

Dr. Chitkara frequently treats the following conditions: Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand, Joint Pain and Arthritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Puja Chitkara, MD is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital and Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Puja Chitkara, MD holds board certification in Rheumatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA

  • Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, Chula Vista, CA

  • Sharp Coronado Hospital

    250 Prospect Pl, Coronado, CA

  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA