Irakli Shelia, MD, PhD — Rheumatologist and Rehabilitation Specialist in Tbilisi, Georgia. His main professional areas include the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders, pain management, and comprehensive rehabilitation.
Rheumatology Consultation and Treatment
Main areas of practice include:
- Osteoarthritis and arthritis
- Knee osteoarthritis — gonarthrosis
- Hip osteoarthritis — coxarthrosis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Sacroiliitis and spondyloarthrosis
- Osteoporosis and osteopenia
- Joint pain, swelling, and restricted mobility
- Spinal and musculoskeletal disorders
- Rehabilitation after injuries and surgical procedures
Intra-Articular Injections
When medically indicated, modern injection therapies are used, including intra-articular hyaluronic acid injections.
Procedures may be performed under ultrasound guidance, allowing accurate and targeted administration of the medication.
Scientific and Research Activity
One of the main areas of Irakli Shelia’s scientific and professional interest is comprehensive rehabilitation of patients with osteoarthritis, focusing on pain reduction, improvement of range of motion, and restoration of functional ability.
Irakli Shelia, MD, PhD
Rheumatologist | Rehabilitation Specialist
Tbilisi, Georgia
