EKA NAKHUTSRISHVILI
Eka Nakhutsrishvili
Pediatric Rheumatologist
PhD Eka Nakhutsrishvili student and pediatric rheumatologist at Tbilisi State Medical University, with residencies in Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Cardio-Rheumatology. Experienced lecturer, coordinator, and instructor in pediatric medicine programs, with expertise in post-COVID autoimmune and rheumatic manifestations, pediatric cardiology, and critical care. Member of international societies including the European Academy of Paediatrics, PRINTO, PReS, and the European Lupus Society. Participated in clinical research and multiple European and national pediatric conferences, with numerous publications in pediatric rheumatology, infectious diseases, and post-COVID pediatric care
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Education:
Since 2023 – PhD student, Doctoral Research Program, Tbilisi State Medical University: “Post-COVID Autoimmune and Rheumatic Manifestations in the Pediatric Population in Georgia”
2022–2023 – Residency in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Tbilisi State Medical University
2017–2020 – Residency in Pediatric Cardio-Rheumatology, Tbilisi State Medical University; Medical License No. 022262
2010–2016 – Doctor of Medicine (MD), Faculty of Medicine, Tbilisi State Medical University
Work Experience:
2025 -Present- Cito Medical Center
2023–Present – Coordinator, 3rd Year, American MD Program, Tbilisi State Medical University
2023–Present – Invited Lecturer, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Tbilisi State Medical University
2023–Present – Invited Lecturer, Georgian University
2022–Present – Pediatric Rheumatologist, Tatishvili Clinic
2022–Present – Invited Lecturer, Department of Pediatrics №1, Tbilisi State Medical University
2020–Present – Instructor/Small Group Advisor, American MD Program “Become a Doctor,” Tbilisi State Medical University
2020–Present – Invited Lecturer, SBMJ Rheumatology Module, American MD Program, Tbilisi State Medical University
2020–Present – Pediatric Rheumatologist, G. Zhvania Academic Clinic of Pediatrics, Tbilisi State Medical University
2018–2020 – Junior Doctor, G. Zhvania Academic Clinic of Pediatrics, Tbilisi State Medical University
2018–2021 – Junior Doctor, Pediatric Critical Care, Private Pediatric Clinic
Additional Qualifications & Trainings:
2025 - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Tbilisi
2024 - Observership in Pediatric Rheumatology, University Hospital Graz, Austria
2022-2024 - Multiple European pediatric conferences (ESPID, PReS, ESPGHAN), with poster presentations Pediatric Palliative Care & Orthopedics Seminars (OMI, Salzburg, Austria)
2020-2022 - Scientific-practical conferences and webinars on Post-COVID care, pediatric cardiology, immunology, and rheumatology, Georgia
2015-2019 - National pediatric and multidisciplinary conferences in Georgia (cardiology, dermatology, neurology, nutrition)
Membership in International Societies
Member of the European Academy of Paediatrics since 2024 (ID: 01521)
Member of the European Lupus Society (SLEuro) since 2024
Member of the Pediatric Rheumatology International Trials Organization since 2023
Member of the Pediatric Rheumatology European Society (PReS) since 2022
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