Medical Expertise of Dr. Akther Kotha, MD
Dr. Kotha specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of adults different forms of arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, osteoarthritis), lupus, gout, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis and other rheumatological conditions.
About Dr. Akther Kotha, MD
Akther Kotha, MD is a board-certified rheumatologist providing care to patients in the San Diego area.
Dr. Kotha is involved in medical teaching and medical research, participating in clinical trials.
Patient Education Resources
Is Long Covid similar to chronic fatigue syndrome?
Long Covid, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), is a term used to describe the persistence of symptoms for weeks or months following a COVID-19 infection. Long-term sympt...
Long Covid, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), is a term used to describe the persistence of symptoms for weeks or months following a COVID-19 infection. Long-term sympt...
What is the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are two different types of arthritis, which have different causes, symptoms, and treatments.Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, and is caused b...
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are two different types of arthritis, which have different causes, symptoms, and treatments.Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, and is caused b...
What is the treatment for lupus?
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and damage in various parts of the body, such as the skin, joints, kidneys, lungs, heart, and brain. The treatment for lupus is aimed ...
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and damage in various parts of the body, such as the skin, joints, kidneys, lungs, heart, and brain. The treatment for lupus is aimed ...
When should I consider taking a medication for osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to become brittle and fragile, increasing the risk of fractures. Medications for osteoporosis are typically recommended when a person is at high risk ...
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to become brittle and fragile, increasing the risk of fractures. Medications for osteoporosis are typically recommended when a person is at high risk ...
When should I consider using a biologic to treat my rheumatoid arthritis?
Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific molecules in the immune system that are involved in the inflammation and joint damage caused by rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They are typic...
Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific molecules in the immune system that are involved in the inflammation and joint damage caused by rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They are typic...
Education & Training
Dr. Kotha completed her Internal Medicine Residency from UMDNJ and Fellowship in Rheumatology from UC San Diego (UCSD).
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