Dr. Sriram S is a distinguished Rheumatologist based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with an impressive 14 years of experience in the field of rheumatology. He holds an MD in General Medicine and a DM in Rheumatology, showcasing his comprehensive understanding and expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of various musculoskeletal and autoimmune disorders.

Fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil, Dr. Sriram is dedicated to providing personalized care tailored to the unique needs of his patients. He is recognized for his significant contributions to the field, having won multiple accolades including the 3rd prize for oral presentation on Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis during the South Zone Indian Rheumatology Association Conference (SZIRACON) in Calicut in 2015. Additionally, he received the Best Poster Presentation special jury award at the same conference, highlighting his commitment to advancing knowledge in rheumatology. His accolades also include being the 2nd runner-up in the Torrent Young Scholar Award in Ahmedabad in June 2016.

As a faculty member at Apollo Hospitals, Dr. Sriram S is passionate about educating his patients and the medical community alike, ensuring that they are well-informed about their conditions and treatment options. His empathetic approach, combined with his clinical acumen, makes him a trusted choice for those seeking expert care in rheumatological conditions. Whether it's managing chronic pain, arthritis, or autoimmune disorders, Dr. Sriram strives to make a positive impact on his patients' quality of life.

• 6 YEAR AS ASSISTANT PROFESSOR DEPT OF RHEUMATOLOGY SREE BALAJI MEDICAL COLLEGE 

• CONFERENCES AND CME’S ATTENDED

  S. NO	NAME OF THE PROGRAM	CME/ CONFERENCE	MONTH AND YEAR	VENUE	CREDIT POINTS
  1	World arthritis day	CME	October 2013	MMC	5
  2	World osteoporosis day	CME	October 2013	MMC
  3	World osteoporosis day	Patient awareness program	October 2013	MMC
  4	World lupus day	CME	May 2014	Omandurar superspeciality hospital	10
  5	World arthritis day	CME	October 2014	MMC	10
  6	World osteoporosis day	CME	October 2014	MMC
  7	IRACON	CONFERENCE	NOV 2014	CHANDIGARH	25
  8	World lupus day	CME	May 2015	MMC	10
  9	Pulmonary hypertension in rheumatic diseases	CME	May 2015	MMC	5
  10	Workshop on indirect immunofluorescence and autoantibodies in rheumatic disease	CME	July 2015	MMC	10
  11	Nailfold capilloroscopy	workshop	2015	CMC VELLORE
  12	Extremity MRI	workshop	2015	CMC VELLORE
  13	APLAR/IRACON 2015	CONFERENCE	SEP 2015	CHENNAI
  14	SZIRACON 2015	CONFERENCE	SEP 2015	CALICUT
  15	World arthritis day	CME	Sep 2015	MMC	10
  16	World osteoporosis day	CME	October 2015	MMC	5
  17	Rheumatology update 1	CME	March 2016	MMC	5
  18	Rheumatology update 2	CME	April 2016	MMC	5
  19	Rheumatology update 3	CME	May 2016	MMC	5
  20	RA – Recent updates symposium	CME	May 2016	MMC	5
  21	World lupus day	CME	May 2016	MMC	5

  WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

  1. Rehabilitation Workshop, IRACON 2013, Kolkata, India.
  2. 2nd National Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Workshop, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, India; 2013.
  3. Auto-antibody Workshop, SGPGIMS, Lucknow 2014.
  4. Psoriatic Arthritis workshop, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, IRACON 2014.
  5. Immunology workshop, APLAR 2015

  PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  1. Life member of Indian Medical Association, Kancheepuram Chapter.
  2. Life member of Indian Rheumatology Association.

  WORK/TEACHING EXPERIENCE

  1. Assistant Professor of Medicine at Sree Balaji medical college, Chrompet, Chennai – 2 years
  2. Senior Resident, Institute of Rheumatology, Madras Medical College – 3 years.
  3. Active participation in Classes, Symposium, Seminars, Lectures, Group discussions for Medical and Paramedical students at various levels – MBBS, MD, BPT and Nursing.

   

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST

1. Rheumatoid Arthritis
2. Osteoarthritis
3. Crystal Arthropathies
4. Spondyloarthropathy

Ø  Clinical evaluation and management of Rheumatologic Diseases such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Psoriatic Arthritis, Spondylarthritides, Scleroderma, Sjogren’s Syndrome, Inflammatory Myopathies (Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis), Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Antiphospholipid Syndrome, and Vasculitides such as Wegener’s granulomatosis, Churg-Strauss syndrome and Microscopic Polyangiitis.

Ø  Diagnosis and management of Osteoporosis, Joint infections, Non-inflammatory conditions like Osteoarthritis and Soft tissue Rheumatism such as Carpal tunnel syndrome, Teninitis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Enthesitis and Epicondylitis. 

Ø  Practical knowledge of the administration of specialised Rheumatologic drugs such as disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (Methotrexate, Sulphasalazine, Hydroxychloroquine,Leflunomide,Cyclosporine, Mycophenolate Mofetil, Cyclophohamide),biologics(including Infliximab, Etanercept,Adalimumab,Golimumab,Rituximab,Tocilizumab) and Glucocorticoids, including pulse therapy, Antiosteoporotic drugs and Vaccinations.

Ø  Sound knowledge of other modalities such as Intravenous Immunoglobulin therapy and Plasmapheresis.

Ø  Expertise and skill in virtually pain-free joint fluid aspiration, synovial fluid analysis (including crystal identification), soft tissue injections and intraarticular injection techniques for knees, ankles, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, small joints of hands and feet, and temporomandibular joints.

Ø  Basic knowledge of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, Nailfold Capilloroscopy and Medical Arthroscopy.

Use and interpretation of specialised immunological tests such as ANA, anti-dsDNA, Serum Complement proteins, Serum Cryoglobulins, ENAs, RF, anti-CCP, ANCA, anti-Phospholipid antibodies, anti-β2GPI, B- and T-cell functions, and Cytokine assays