
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Children 0-11
- Teens 12-17
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Anita Dhanrajani
I am a pediatric rheumatologist at Manning Family Children's and serve as the service line chief for pediatric rhuematology. I specialize in childhood lupus and participate in several research studies for outcomes in lupus. I am the director of the Lupus Clinic conducted with the nephrology department and co-direct the Skin and Joint Clinic with dermatology.
I became a doctor because my mother is a doctor and I was always inspired by her growing up. I knew a lot of names of diseases and medicines even when I was five years old. I guess it was natural that I would navigate to a career in healthcare. Although I have no kids of my own, I always attempt to think what I would want if a given patient was my own child. It is sort of a litmus test for me and I believe that in addition to my years of training and expertise, this sort of empathy makes me connect with my patients more.
My little something extra
I love animals and have six of my own, but also foster for Zeus' animal rescue. I have a very large soft spot for rescue animals and love connecting with my patients about their pet animals.
Insurances Accepted
Locations
- Rheumatology - Children's Hospital Main Campus
- 200 Henry Clay Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118
- Get Directions
- phone: 504.896.9385
- Lupus - Children's Hospital Main Campus
- 200 Henry Clay Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118
- Get Directions
- phone: 504.896.9385
- fax: 504.896.9410
- Skin & Joint - Children's Hospital Main Campus
- 200 Henry Clay Avenue, Floor 1, New Orleans, LA 70118
- Get Directions
- phone: 504.894.9583
- fax: 504.896.9410
Expertise
Education
- Graduate School: University of Toronto, 2020
- Fellowship: Hospital for Sick Children, 2019
- Fellowship: Hospital for Sick Children, 2017
- Fellowship: University of British Columbia, 2016
- Residency: Lokmanya Tilak Medical College- Maharashtra University of health Sciences, 2009
- Medical Education: Terna Medical College - Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, 2004
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Humana
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
96 ratings, 17 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
Dr. D was amazing with my daughter as you're always very helpful with everything and every appointment. Thank you so much. We appreciate you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
She is absolutely wonderful, kind, caring, thorough, thoughtful, and a little silly, which we enjoyed, but also very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2026
Dr. D is an invaluable member of my complex child's care team. She never fails to go above and beyond to help in every aspect. 10 out of 10 recommend her for any care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/28/2025
They are a great provider. Every time you go in there, they greet us. They're very nice. They're helpful. I really appreciate them. My daughter had a big old difference when you gave her the medicine she needed, and they've been helpful since we've been seeing them. They're very beautiful people. They greet you. Yeah, they're respectful. I love them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2025
All the staff was super friendly. The doctor was very friendly, caring, and very informative. We did love all the staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2025
I appreciate the humanity with which they treat the child patients and the parents who accompany them to each medical appointment; that makes for a better time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Dr. Dhanrajani has been amazing. My daughter has the same disorder that I have in rheumatology. My rheumatologist, we were unable to find a doctor for her for a very long time. My rheumatologist took a look at her and saw what she was dealing with, contacted Dr. Dhanrajani. We were looking at a year out before a visit and he told her what was going on. We were in there the very next month. Since then, she has been incredible. I would not recommend anyone else for pediatric rheumatology. She is the best I've ever seen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/5/2025
Very great comment about all 2 Doctors we visited with. We thank them both. My Grandchild has an extremely Rare Case.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2025
Everyone was amazing. From the front desk to the doc to the lab workers and the X-ray tech top notch service! We love it there
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/10/2025
Dr. Dhanrajani answered all of our questions. She was very thorough in our treatment and gave great suggestions for the future. We will definitely be visiting her again and would recommend her to anyone with any type of pediatric rheumatology issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/20/2025
She had great patient interaction.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Dr. D and her staff are very caring, knowledgeable, and professional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
She was great. Very thorough and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
Dr. Dhanrajani and her team were amazing! She treated my child like they were her own, getting on the floor with them, even taking them to the fish tank while we finished up paperwork. I was able to get answers from Dr. D that four other doctors couldn't give me. I know we got lucky on our first visit, but I'm thankful her AND her PA could diagnose us quickly. She was very informative and gave us research for us to read on our own. All around we had a great experience with Dr. D!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
Professional, willing to listen and answer questions on patient level.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
She is fantastic. She is very thorough and she always listens to the caregivers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2025
We love Dr. Anita Dhanrajani! She takes great care of our daughter and listens to all of our needs. She explains everything well and takes great pride in the treatment of our daughter. We are so pleased we found Dr. Dhanrajani!