A rheumatologist is a doctor who receives additional training in musculoskeletal diseases and autoimmune conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and bones. To become a rheumatologist requires an MD or DNB qualification in internal medicine. Rheumatologists can work in hospitals and the community to treat rheumatic disorders, provide biologic therapies, teach other medical professionals, and conduct clinical research. The monthly salary of a rheumatologist working in the corporate sector is between Rs. 600,000 to Rs. 1,300,000.