Dr. Paromita Nath

A 16-year-old nationally ranked badminton player developed unexplained knee pain and fatigue that threatened his athletic career. Dr. Nath identified enthesitis-related arthritis and created a tailored treatment plan combining medication with sports-specific physiotherapy. The teenager returned to competitive play within 4 months and went on to win state championships.

A 7-year-old boy from an affluent family with complex multisystem involvement had been misdiagnosed by multiple specialists. Dr. Nath recognized neonatal-onset multisystem inflammatory disease (NOMID) and initiated interleukin-1 blockade therapy. The child's developmental delays improved dramatically, and his previously disengaged parents became active advocates for rare disease awareness.

A 12-year-old street vendor's daughter presented with severe eye inflammation and joint stiffness. Diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated uveitis, Dr. Nath arranged free medication through hospital charity programs and coordinated with ophthalmologists. The girl's vision was preserved, and she now helps other children in her community access medical care.

A 14-year-old with treatment-resistant polyarthritis was found to have a rare autoinflammatory syndrome. Dr. Nath pioneered a combination therapy using off-label medications that resulted in complete disease control after 18 months. The patient now volunteers as a peer mentor for newly diagnosed teenagers.

A 9-year-old girl from a remote tribal village presented with persistent fever and joint swelling that local healers had treated with herbal poultices for months. Dr. Nath diagnosed systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis with macrophage activation syndrome. She coordinated with social workers to arrange accommodation for the family during treatment. After 6 months of carefully monitored biologic therapy, the child achieved complete remission and returned to school.