Dr Anindita Santosa
Dr Anindita Santosa, fondly known as Dr Anin to many of her patients, is the Founding Medical Director of Aaria Rheumatology. She is a rheumatologist, clinical immunologist and allergist dedicated to caring for patients with autoimmune, rheumatic and allergic conditions.
About Dr Anindita Santosa
Rheumatologist, Clinical Immunologist, and Allergist
MBBS (Singapore), MRCP (UK), FAMS (Rheumatology)
Before founding Aaria Rheumatology, Dr Anin served as Head of the Division of Rheumatology at Changi General Hospital, where she led multidisciplinary rheumatology services and developed innovative models of care for patients. Combined with her experience across both the public and private healthcare sectors, she brings expertise in managing both common and complex rheumatic and immune-mediated conditions.
Recognised in the field for her measured and analytical approach to clinical care, Dr Anin combines diagnostic precision with a deep commitment to patient experience and long-term outcomes. She believes in partnering with patients throughout their healthcare journey, combining evidence-based medicine with personalised care to help them better understand and confidently manage their condition.
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Bahasa Indonesia
Dr Anin’s Areas of Clinical Interest
Dr Anin’s special clinical interests include:
Systemic autoimmune connective tissue diseases
Osteoporosis
Immune dysregulation
Connective tissue disease-associated pulmonary hypertension
Inflammatory arthritis
Complex allergic disorders
Adult immunodeficiencies
She also has a particular interest in women’s health, recognising how autoimmune and immunological conditions can affect women differently across various stages of life.
Dr Anin’s Qualifications & Training
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Singapore
Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore (FAMS) in Rheumatology
Master of Science (MSc) in Allergy, Imperial College London
Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP), United Kingdom
Dr Anin graduated from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore before completing advanced specialist training in rheumatology and later formal subspecialty training in clinical immunology and allergy. She is currently pursuing a part-time MSc in Integrated Immunology at the University of Oxford, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning in a rapidly evolving field.
Dr Anin’s Philosophy
Dr Anin believes that caring for patients goes beyond treating a medical condition. She understands that living with a chronic illness can be challenging, and strives to ensure every patient feels heard, supported and empowered throughout their healthcare journey.
By combining evidence-based medicine with genuine empathy, Dr Anin works closely with her patients to develop personalised treatment plans that support both their health and quality of life. Through this open communication and long-term partnership, she helps patients navigate complex conditions with clarity, confidence and hope.
Advancing Patient Care Through Research & Education
Dr Anin remains actively involved in clinical research, medical education and specialist training. She contributes to peer-reviewed publications, educational resources and invited lectures, with research interests spanning immune dysregulation, systemic autoimmune diseases, digital health and precision therapies for immune-mediated conditions.
As a former Clinical Assistant Professor at Duke-NUS Medical School, she has also been involved in educating and mentoring the next generation of doctors while continuing to support specialist training and continuing medical education. Through these roles, she helps translate emerging research into practical, evidence-based patient care.
Dr Anin’s Professional
Leadership & Advocacy
Work
Dr Anin is actively involved in advancing rheumatology through professional leadership, patient advocacy and regional collaboration. She currently serves as Chairman of the National Arthritis Foundation, where she supports initiatives that promote public education, patient empowerment and greater awareness of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases.
She is also a long-standing member of the Singapore Society of Rheumatology (SSR) and the Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR), contributing to professional education and collaboration across the region. In addition, she works closely with the Lupus Association Singapore, supporting patient education and advocacy for individuals living with systemic autoimmune diseases.
Beyond Singapore, Dr Anin is committed to improving access to specialist care and advancing health equity. Through her involvement with Indonesia.MD, she collaborates with clinicians, educators and innovators to address challenges such as delayed diagnosis, fragmented healthcare delivery and limited access to rheumatology and clinical immunology services, helping develop sustainable and context-appropriate models of care across the region.
Innovation in Technology & Healthcare
Dr Anin is the Co-Founder of AIGP Health and Clinversa, where she works at the intersection of medicine, artificial intelligence and healthcare system design. Building on her experience leading digital health initiatives such as the award-winning SingHealth RheumConnect chatbot, she develops clinician-led technologies that improve healthcare delivery, support clinical decision-making and expand access to specialist care.
