Dr. Gayathri M S
Senior Specialist - Rheumatology
Dr. Gayathri M.S. is a highly qualified physician specialising in Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology. She has completed her MBBS from Govt Chengalpattu Medical College, followed by an M.D. in General Medicine from Govt Stanley Medical College, and a D.M. in Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology from JIPMER. She has held significant roles, including a Senior Residency at JIPMER and is set to join SRIHER, Chennai, as an Assistant Professor of Rheumatology in 2024.
Trained in management of both Adult and Pediatric rheumatologic and immunologic disorders and procedures like intraarticular injections and musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Prior to joining Aster MIMS, was working as Assistant Professor of Rheumatology at Sri Ramachandra institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER) Chennai.
Diagnosis and treatment of:
- Arthritis
- Connective tissue diseases
- Myositis
- Systemic vasculitis
- Pediatric rheumatology
Primary immunodeficiency syndromes
- Therapeutic procedures:
- Intra-articular injections
- Therapy with immunosuppressants
- Use of biological agents
Diagnostic procedures:
- Biopsies (salivary gland, renal, muscle, nerve, skin)
- Nail fold capillaroscopy
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound
- Carotid ultrasound
Lab techniques:
- ANA (IIF)
- Line Immunoassay
- Nephelometry
- ELISA
- PCR
- Flow cytometry
- Prof Deodhar All India Rheumatology Quiz 2019 - Runner-up
- Prof MSP Gold Medal Nephrology Exam Tamil Nadu 2019 - 2nd Runner-up
- Best Poster Presentation in SLE - Clinical Rheumatology Conference 2022
- People’s Choice Award for Poster-Lupus and KCR 2023