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Dr M M Kavitha - Rheumatologist

DR M M KAVITHA

MBBS,MD(General Medicine)., DNB., DM(Rheumatology)., SCE(Rheumatology- UK)
Rheumatologist
  • Fees: INR 700
  • Friday 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
    (See all timing)

Introduction

Dr. M. M. Kavitha is one of the best Rheumatologist in Chennai and is currently associated with Kauvery Hospital Radial Road

Hospital Associations

Kauvery Hospital Radial Road

Services/Interest

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • VasculitisIntra-Articular Injections
  • Systemic Autoimmune Illness
  • Psoriatic Arthritis
  • SLE
  • SPA
  • Joint Pains
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Body Pain
  • Back Pain.

Experience

Dr. M. M. Kavitha is one of the best Rheumatologist in Chennai and has an overall experience of 21 years in this field.

Professional Memberships

Indian Rheumatology Association Association of Rheumatologists of Tamilnadu Assistant Editor of Indian Journal of Rheumatology Sjogrens Syndrome – Special Interest Group Member of Indian Rheumatology Association Guidelines Drafting Committee – Vaccination in AIRD

Awards and Recognitions

Balfour Memorial Gold Medal in Internal Medicine, MBBS, Final Year 2004 Gold Medal in Thanjavur Medical College, MD General Medicine, 2008 TN MGR Medical University Rank Holder, MD General Medicine, 2008 Best Poster Award in Rheumatology National Conference, IRACON 2014 Award for Excellent Clinical Performance in Rheumatology DM Exams – Madras Medical College, 2016 3rd Best Original Article for the year 2016 and 2022 – Indian Journal of Rheumatology

Education

MBBS,MD(General Medicine)., DNB., DM(Rheumatology)., SCE(Rheumatology- UK)

I Speak

English, Hindi, Tamil

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Kauvery Hospital Radial Road Timing

Monday - Friday
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Who is a rheumatologist?

A rheumatologist is a specialist doctor who diagnoses and treats arthritis, other musculoskeletal conditions and autoimmune diseases.

What does a rheumatology doctor treat?

Rheumatologists treat more than hundred types of rheumatologic diseases, including:

  • osteoarthritis
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • musculoskeletal pain disorders
  • osteoporosis
  • gout
  • back pain
  • myositis
  • fibromyalgia
  • tendonitis
  • vasculitis
  • certain autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, scleroderma, antiphospholipid syndrome.

When should you go to a rheumatologist?

  • You should visit a rheumatologist when you suffer from the following symptoms:
  • Pain, especially muscle pain
  • Stiffness, especially in the morning
  • Swelling
  • Warmth and redness and tenderness
  • Difficulty using the joint normally
  • Fatigue
  • Eye inflammation or infections
  • Rashes and sores
  • Pain in the neck, spine, or back
  • Difficulty taking a deep breath

What kind of tests does a rheumatologist do?

Antibody tests for autoimmune disorders are often necessary to detect rheumatologic diseases. The most popular tests used by rheumatologists are:

  • Complete blood count
  • Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test
  • Rheumatoid factor test
  • Uric acid test

What are the first signs of rheumatoid arthritis?

Early signs of rheumatoid arthritis are fatigue, slight fever, weight loss, stiffness, joint tenderness, joint pain, joint swelling and redness, joint warmth, numbness and tingling, a decrease in range of motion, and joints affected on both sides.