Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD Title: Rheumatologist Education: University of Connecticut Location: Hartford, Connecticut Expertise: Rheumatology Board-certified in rheumatology and internal medicineRheumatologist at Hartford Healthcare Medical Group in ConnecticutHas published peer-reviewed abstracts and papers on HPV, inflammatory bowel disease, and systemic sclerosis Experience Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH, is a rheumatologist at Hartford Healthcare Medical Group in Connecticut. She is board-certified in both rheumatology and internal medicine. She has a background in research on HPV infection and vaccination, diet and inflammatory bowel disease, imaging in systemic sclerosis, and a variety of other topics. Rheumatology is a field comprised of complicated diseases, for which diagnosis, management, and treatment recommendations are constantly changing. It is important that readers are informed of these updates, so that they are empowered with the knowledge to gain control of their health.-Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD Education Dr. Chandrasekaran earned her dual MD and MPH degrees at the University of Connecticut. She completed her residency at Scripps Clinic/Green Hospital in La Jolla, California. About Health Health, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for empathetic, trustworthy, and actionable health and wellness information so you can make the best choice for your health. We reach more than 9 million readers a month. We ensure the accuracy of our content by relying on seasoned health journalists, credentialed medical professionals and thorough fact checkers. Learn more about us and our editorial process.