Dr. Anirudh Bandu, MD

Dr. Anirudh Bandu is a rheumatologist and pediatrician with eight years of experience treating children with complex inflammatory conditions. He earned his medical degree from American University of Antigua College of Medicine and specializes in caring for young patients with rheumatic diseases that affect their joints, muscles, and immune systems.

Dr. Bandu practices at Children's Hospital Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, and The Children's Hospital at Saint Peters in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He focuses on treating conditions like iritis and uveitis, which cause inflammation in the eyes, as well as enthesitis-related juvenile idiopathic arthritis, a form of childhood arthritis that affects where tendons attach to bones. His diagnostic approach includes comprehensive blood work and specialized tests to monitor inflammation and assess how well young patients are responding to treatment.