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Overview
Dr. Ramkumar S is a highly skilled Endocrinologist with over 13 years of extensive experience in the field of Diabetes and Endocrinology. Based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, he specializes in the diagnosis and management of endocrine disorders, focusing on metabolic control related to diabetes and obesity. Dr. Ramkumar is fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil, which allows him to connect with a diverse range of patients. He has earned numerous accolades throughout his career, including the First Prize in Endocrine Quiz at the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences in 2013 and the prestigious AV Gandhi award for excellence in Endocrinology in 2014. Dr. Ramkumar was also awarded the ISPAD award for Clinical Fellowship in 2014 for his dedicated research during his DM in Endocrinology.
As a testament to his academic prowess, Dr. Ramkumar secured the First Rank in the All India DM Endocrinology Examination in 2010. He has contributed significantly to clinical research, including projects such as the effect of a probiotic preparation on metabolic control in individuals with Type 1 diabetes and a multi-centre study on childhood obesity in India. Dr. Ramkumar holds several qualifications, including MBBS, MD, DNB in Diabetes & Endocrinology, and DM in Diabetes & Endocrinology, alongside being an AIIMS Fellow specializing in Diabetes/Insulin Pumps and Sexual Medicine.
He currently practices at Apollo Hospitals, where he is committed to providing comprehensive care tailored to each patient's unique needs. His expertise in the field, combined with his dedication to patient education and management, makes Dr. Ramkumar a trusted physician in endocrinology. Whether addressing complex hormonal imbalances or guiding patients through diabetes management, Dr. Ramkumar S is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of his patients.
Experience
- Worked in Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi and in Auckland City Hospital, New Zealand.
- Worked in Department of Endocrinology, Madras Medical College, Chennai
Memberships
- The Endocrine Society
- Endocrine Society of India (ESI)
- Endocrine Society of TamilNadu (ESTN)
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinology(AACE)
- Life member – Indian Society of Paediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology (ISPAE),
- Member – International Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes(ISPAD)
- European Association for Study of Diabetes (EASD)
Research and Publication
- Ramkumar S. Bilateral thecoma presenting as premenopausal hirsutism: Laproscopic removal.
Indian J Endocrinol Metab. 2013 Dec;17(Suppl 3):S662-4. Read in Pubmed at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24910832
- Ramkumar S. Type 2 diabetes mellitus in children and youth.
Indian J Pediatr. 2013 Mar;80 Suppl 1:S87-94.Read in Pubmed at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23430571
- Shabir I, Marumudi E, Ramkumar. 5 α-Reductase Type 2 Deficiency - Response to Dihydrotestosterone Gel: Correspondence.
Indian J Pediatr. 2014 Sep;81(9):984. Read in Pubmed at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24052182
Read online at http://www.ijcasereportsandimages.com/archive/2014/006-2014-ijcri/CS-10…
Read online at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25620404
Published abstracts (Conference proceedings):
Growth hormone therapy in a child with germinoma: a fatal case report accepted as poster aace meeting 2014 9. Teriparatide treatment (pre-surgical versus post-surgical) in
- Ramkumar S. Ectopic insulin secreting neuroendocrine tumor of kidney with recurrent hypoglycemia: a diagnostic dilemma. BMC Endocr Disord. 2014 Apr 17;14:36. Read in Pubmed at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24741994
- Ramkumar S. Stromal Leydig Cell Hyperplasia Presenting As Virilising Ovarian Mass in Post-Menopausal Woman. Endocrine Abstracts. Female Reproductive Endocrinology II. June 2014. Read online at http://press.endocrine.org/doi/abs/10.1210/endo-meetings.2014.RE.8.SUN-…
- Ramkumar S. Sexual precocity with pituitary macroadenoma and bilateral multicystic ovaries - a case report. International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology 2013, 2013(Suppl 1):P200. Read online at http://www.ijpeonline.com/content/2013/S1/P200
- Ramkumar S. Early initiation of insulin in a child with T2DM and clinical course - a case report International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology 2013, 2013(Suppl 1):P26. Read online at http://www.ijpeonline.com/content/2013/S1/P26Ramkumar S. Precocious puberty and ovarian tumors – 2 case report. International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology 2013, 2013(Suppl 1):P80. Read online at http://www.ijpeonline.com/content/2013/S1/P80
- Ramkumar S. Genu valgum and primary hyperparathyroidism in children. Int J Case Rep Images 2014;5(6):401–407.
- Praveen PA, Kumar SR, Tandon N. Type 2 diabetes in youth in South Asia. Curr Diab Rep. 2015 Feb;15(2):571.
- Presentation in national Endocrine conference: (ESICON 2010) titled “profile of autoimmune hypothyroidism in T1DM in children <12yrs”
- Poster Presentation in national Paediatric Endocrine conference: (ISPAE 2011) titled “Juvenile granulosa cell tumor presenting as precocious puberty– a case report”
- Poster Presentation in APPES Conference 2012 titled“Early initiation of Insulin in a child with T2DM and clinical course”
- Poster Presentation in APPES Conference 2012 titled “Precocious Puberty and Ovarian Tumors – 2 Case Reports”
- Poster Presentation in APPES Conference 2012 titled “Sexual Precocity with Pituitary Macroadenoma and Bilateral Multicystic Ovaries - A Case Report”
- How high is tsh in central hypothyroidism? Accepted as poster aace meeting 2014
- the outcome of atypical femur fracture. accepted as poster aace meeting 2014
- Stromal leydig cell hyperplasia presenting as virilsing ovarian mass in post-menopausal woman- accepted as poster The Endocrine Society meeting
- Review article on “what’s new in Neonatal Resuscitation?” in Indian Journal of Practical Pediatrics 2009
- Review article on “Type 2 diabetes mellitus in children and youth.. Indian J Pediatr. 2013.
- Correspondence on “5 a-Reductase Type 2 Deficiency - Response to Dihydrotestosterone Gel:” Indian J Pediatr. 2013
- Brief Communication: Bilateral thecoma presenting as premenopausal hirsutism: Laparoscopic removal. Indian J Endocr Metab 2013
- Genu valgum and primary hyperparathyroidism in children –in International journal of case reports and images 2014 jan
- Ectopic insulin secreting neuroendocrine tumor of kidney –in BMC endocrine disorders 2014 Mar 2014, 14:36 doi:10.1186/1472-6823-14-36.
Special Interests
- Poorly controlled Diabetes
- Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adults
- Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy
- Adrenal glands
- Gonads
- Sexology (Andrology, Hypogonadism)
- Pediatric Endocrinology
- Pediatric Diabetes
- Disorders of Sexual Differentiation
- Thyroid
- Acromegly, Cushing Syndrome, Prolactinoma, Growth Hormone Deficiency
List of Treatments
- Type 1 Diabetes Treatment
List of Conditions Treated
- Parathyroid Diseases
- pituitary-diseases
- Turner Syndrome
- Dementia
- Glucocorticoid Remediable Aldosteronism
- Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Hashimoto S Thyroiditis
- Hba1c
- Alkaptonuria
- Gestational Diabetes
- Familial Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia
- Combined Lipase Deficiency
- Colloid Goitre
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Dr. Ramkumar S practice?
Dr. Ramkumar S practices at Apollo Children's Hospitals - Thousand Lights, Apollo Hospital - Greams Road, Apollo Women's Hospital - Thousand Lights, and seven other locations.
Why do patients visit Dr. Ramkumar S?
Patients choose Dr. Ramkumar S for specialized care in insulin treatment, pediatric diabetes management, and congenital disorder evaluation and treatment. For detailed information, please refer to his professional profile.
What do patients say about Dr. Ramkumar S?
Dr. Ramkumar S has received positive feedback from 746 patients, including 214 detailed testimonials. Patient reviews highlight his expertise and experience in endocrinology.
What are Dr. Ramkumar S's medical qualifications?
Dr. Ramkumar S holds a DM in Endocrinology, a DNB in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, and an MBBS degree.
What is Dr. Ramkumar S's medical specialization?
Dr. Ramkumar S specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Sexology.
How many years of experience does Dr. Ramkumar S have?
Dr. Ramkumar S possesses 18 years of experience in the medical field. His extensive background encompasses various medical practices.
Who is Dr. Ramkumar S?
Dr. S. Ramkumar is a renowned Diabetologist, Thyroid Specialist, and Endocrinologist practicing in Chennai. His affiliations include Apollo Main Hospital (Greams Road), First Med Hospital (Kilpauk), Bharthiraja Speciality Hospital (T Nagar), Apollo Diabetes and Thyroid Clinic (Kotturpuram), and Apollo Sugar Endocrine Clinic (Anna Nagar). He also serves as a Pediatric Endocrinologist at Apollo Children's Hospital and is the only Endocrinologist in Chennai to work at a Madras Medical College-affiliated government hospital. A DM Endocrinology and DNB Endocrinology graduate (the only one with this dual qualification in Tamil Nadu), Dr. Ramkumar obtained his super-specialty degree from AIIMS, New Delhi, and completed a Diabetes Fellowship at Auckland City Hospital. His expertise encompasses hormonal diseases (diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, obesity, PCOS, etc.), insulin pump management, and pediatric endocrine disorders. He holds several national and international publications, awards (including the AV Gandhi award for excellence in Endocrinology), and has been involved in significant research projects like the ICMR's national project on childhood obesity. His extensive training includes fellowships from ESPE, APPES, and ISPAD.
Who is an endocrinologist?
An endocrinologist is a specialist doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the body's hormone-producing glands (endocrine system). This includes conditions of the thyroid, pituitary, pancreas, and other hormone-producing organs.
What symptoms warrant a consultation with an endocrinologist?
Consult an endocrinologist if you experience symptoms indicative of hormonal imbalances, such as unexplained weight fluctuations, acne, hirsutism (in women), infertility, fatigue, excessive hair loss, altered temperature sensitivity, voice changes, or other hormonal irregularities. These symptoms may signal underlying endocrine disorders requiring specialist care.
What diseases does an endocrinologist treat?
Endocrinologists manage a wide spectrum of hormonal disorders. These include hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus (related to insulin production), gigantism, dwarfism, Cushing's syndrome, hypopituitarism, hyperpituitarism, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and infertility. They specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the endocrine system.
Where does Dr. Ramkumar S practice?
Dr. Ramkumar S practices at Apollo Children's Hospitals - Thousand Lights, Apollo Hospital - Greams Road, Apollo Women's Hospital - Thousand Lights, and seven other centers.
Why do patients visit Dr. Ramkumar S?
Patients choose Dr. Ramkumar S for expertise in insulin treatment, pediatric diabetes care, and the evaluation and treatment of congenital disorders. For detailed information, please consult his profile.
What do patients say about Dr. Ramkumar S?
Dr. Ramkumar S has received positive feedback from 746 patients, with 214 patients sharing detailed experiences. Patient testimonials provide valuable insights into the doctor's expertise and patient care.
What are Dr. Ramkumar S's educational qualifications?
Dr. Ramkumar S holds a DM in Endocrinology, a DNB in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, and an MBBS degree. His expertise encompasses endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolic disorders.
What is Dr. Ramkumar S's specialization?
Dr. Ramkumar S specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Sexology.
How many years of experience does Dr. Ramkumar S have?
Dr. Ramkumar S possesses 18 years of experience in the medical field. His professional history includes various medical practices.
Who is Dr. Ramkumar S?
Dr. S. Ramkumar is a Diabetologist, Endocrinologist, and Thyroid Specialist in Chennai. He practices at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, First Med Hospital, Kilpauk, and Bharthiraja Speciality Hospital, T Nagar. He also serves as a visiting Endocrinologist at Apollo Diabetes and Thyroid Clinic, Kotturpuram, and Apollo Sugar Endocrine Clinic, Anna Nagar, and as a Pediatric Endocrinologist at Apollo Children's Hospital. Uniquely, he is the only Endocrinologist in Chennai to work at a Government Hospital affiliated with Madras Medical College. His qualifications include a super-specialty degree in Endocrinology from AIIMS, New Delhi; a Fellowship in Diabetes from Auckland City Hospital; and a DNB Endocrinology certification. He's the only Diabetologist and Endocrinologist in Tamil Nadu with dual DM Endocrinology and DNB Endocrinology qualifications. Dr. Ramkumar specializes in hormonal diseases, including diabetes, thyroid disorders, obesity, and pediatric endocrine disorders. He's also a certified insulin pump specialist with extensive experience. His distinguished academic career includes several national and international publications, awards such as the AV Gandhi award, and further training from ESPE, APPES, and ISPAD.
Who is an endocrinologist?
An endocrinologist is a specialist doctor trained in diagnosing and treating endocrine gland disorders. These glands produce hormones, and endocrinologists manage conditions affecting the thyroid, pituitary, pancreas, and other hormone-producing organs. They are experts in hormone imbalances and related diseases.
What symptoms warrant a consultation with an endocrinologist?
Consult an endocrinologist if experiencing symptoms indicative of hormonal imbalances, such as unexplained weight fluctuations, acne, hirsutism (in women), infertility, fatigue, excessive hair loss, altered temperature sensitivity, voice changes, or other related concerns. These may suggest underlying endocrine disorders requiring specialist attention.
What conditions does an endocrinologist treat?
Endocrinologists manage a wide range of hormonal disorders, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, diabetes (insulin deficiencies or excesses), gigantism, dwarfism, Cushing's syndrome, hypopituitarism, hyperpituitarism, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and infertility.
