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Dr. Puja Chitkara, MD
Rheumatology* Age 52
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Dr. Puja Chitkara, MD

Rheumatology* Age 52
Chula Vista, CA
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29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Puja Chitkara, MD is a Rheumatologist in Chula Vista, CA.
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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 29 years experience. Dr. Chitkara has experience treating conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand, Joint Pain, Limb Pain, Lupus, Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Arthritis, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus, Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), Osteoporosis and Fibromyalgia among other conditions at varying frequencies. 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
Limb Pain
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Lupus
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Gout
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Osteoporosis
Fibromyalgia
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Chronic Pain
Osteopenia
Psoriatic Arthritis
Low Back Pain
Vasculitis
Chondrocalcinosis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Temporal Arteritis
Osteoarthritis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Spondylitis
Systemic Sclerosis
Raynaud's Disease
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Muscle Cramping
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Systemic Vasculitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Steroid Injection
Degenerative Disc Disease
Plantar Fasciitis
Trigger Finger
Malaise and Fatigue
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Difficulty With Walking
Muscle Weakness
Sarcoidosis
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Behçet's Disease
Bursitis
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Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
De Quervain's Disease
Dermatomyositis
Dry Eyes
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Dupuytrens Contracture
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Goodpasture's Disease
Granulomatosis
Hammer Toe
Inclusion Body Myositis
Infective Arthritis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling
Long COVID Disorder
Microscopic Polyangiitis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
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
Pustular Psoriasis
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
Scleroderma
Spondylosis
Still's Disease
Takayasu's Arteritis
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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  • CaliforniaCare HMO
  • United Healthcare
  • Humana
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Large Group HMO
  • Local Access Plus HMO
  • Priority Select HMO
  • Silver Advantage-CA PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Puja Chitkara M.D. A Medical Corp.
    765 Medical Center Ct Ste 216, Chula Vista, CA 91911

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Languages Spoken
Hindi
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Specialties*
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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, Limb Pain, Lupus, Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Arthritis, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus, Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), Osteoporosis and Fibromyalgia. See more on Sharecare.

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

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

Education
Medical Education
  • Dibrugarth University Assam Med College
    1997
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Rheumatology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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
  • St Luke's Hospital
    2001
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • St. LukeS Hospital
    2004
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • National Institute of Health
    2006
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sharp Coronado Hospital

    250 Prospect Pl, Coronado, CA

  • Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, Chula Vista, CA

  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA

  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA

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