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Dr Ramakrishnan S - Rheumatologist

DR RAMAKRISHNAN S

MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Rheumatology)
Rheumatologist
  • Fees: INR 1,500
  • Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    (See all timing)

Introduction

Dr. Ramakrishnan S is one of the best Rheumatologist in Chennai and is currently associated with Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai.

Hospital Associations

Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai

Services/Interest

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
  • IVIG
  • Arthritis and Pain Management
  • Myositis
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Psoriasis Treatment
  • Scleroderma Treatment
  • Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
  • Arthritis Management
  • Gout Treatment

Experience

Dr. Ramakrishnan S is one of the best Rheumatologist in Chennai and has a total experience of 27 years.

Professional Memberships

Tamilnadu Medical Council, Association of Physicians of India (API), Indian Rheumatology Association, Asia Pacific League Against Rheumatism, Indian Medical Association (IMA).

Awards and Recognitions

MBBS Gold Medal in Physics, MBBS Gold Medal in Biochemistry, MBBS Gold Medal in Pharmacology, MBBS Gold Medal in Pathology, IRA Boots Best Paper Award For paper entitled “ Our Experience with Psoriatric Arthropathy” presented by Dr. S. Ramakrishnan in International Conference of Rheumatology held at Goa in November 1987.

Education

Dr. Ramakrishnan S completed his MBBS from Madras University, Chennai in year 1980. Dr. Ramakrishnan S completed his MD in General Medicine from Madras University, Chennai in year 1983. Dr. Ramakrishnan S completed his DM in Rheumatology from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) in year 1993.

I Speak

English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil

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Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai Timing

Monday - Friday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 6:00 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.