Dr. Praveen Ramachandra is a highly qualified and accomplished endocrinologist with an extensive and diverse medical background. Having earned an MBBS degree from Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore/Manipal University in 2002, Dr. Praveen Ramachandra went on to pursue further specialization in Internal Medicine from the prestigious Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India. This was followed by a DM in Endocrinology in 2011 from Lala Laj Pat Rai Memorial Medical College (LLRMMC), affiliated with CCS University in Meerut, India, and SGPGI, Lucknow.
Dr. Praveen Ramachandra holds an MRCP (UK) in Endocrinology, awarded in 2012 by the Royal College of Physicians (UK). Additionally, the doctor has sought continuous improvement through various additional trainings, such as the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) course on Bone Densitometry and Osteoporosis in 2010, RIA (radioimmune assay and related techniques used in Endocrinology) training from Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai, in 2011, and participation in multiple Insulin Pump workshops since 2011.
Specializing in Insulin Pump Therapy and Precision Medicine in Endocrinology, Dr. Praveen Ramachandra brings a unique focus to the field. The doctor’s post-registration experience is rich and diverse, having held positions at various prestigious institutions, including AIIMS, New Delhi, LLRMMC, Meerut, and SGPGIMS, Lucknow.
Dr. Praveen Ramachandra has served as a Consultant in Endocrinology at several renowned hospitals, including Columbia Asia Hospital, Panacea Hospital, Shetty Clinic, Fortis Hospital, and Mallige Medical Centre, among others. Notably, the doctor assumed the role of Head of Department in Endocrinology at ESI Model Hospital and Medical College, Rajajinagar, Bangalore, from December 2011 to 2019. In his previous assignment, Dr. Praveen Ramachandra held the position of Assistant Professor at Akash Medical College and Research Institute, Devanahalli, Rural Bangalore, a role that he assumed in 2020.
Being an active member of various professional organizations such as ESI (Endocrine Society of India), ISBMR (Indian Society for Bone and Mineral Research), RSSDI (Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India), ISPAE (Indian Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology), and others, Dr. Praveen Ramachandra demonstrates a commitment to staying at the forefront of medical advancements. The doctor is also a founding member and secretary of DiaPlus Therapy and Research in Endocrinology and Diabetes Society.
With a strong academic foundation, extensive clinical experience, and a commitment to ongoing professional development, Dr. Praveen Ramachandra stands as a respected figure in the field of endocrinology, contributing significantly to patient care, research, and medical education.
- Diabetes
- Thyroid
- Diabetes in Children
- Insulin pump therapy
- Gender dysphoria
- PCOS
- Obesity
- Precision endocrinlogy
- Paediatric endocrinology
- Gestational diabetes mellitus
- Bone mineral health (including osteoporosis),
- Disorders of inborn metabolism
- Metabolic disorders
- Reproductive endocrinology ( male and female)
Affiliations & Memberships
- ESI (Endocrine Society of India)
- ISBMR (Indian Society for Bone and Mineral Research)
- RSSDI (Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India)
- KRSSDI (Karnataka Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India)
- ISPAE (Indian Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology) and APPES (Asia Pacific Paediatric Endocrine Society)
- Diabetic Foot Society of India (DFSI)
- Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group India (DPSI)
- Indian Thyroid Society
- DiaPlus Therapy and Research in Endocrinology and Diabetes Society- FOUNDER Secretary
- Karnataka Endocrine society – Founder joint secretary, Association of Physician of India
- Association of Physician of India- Karnataka chapter, Indian Medical Association
- Indian Medical Association- Karnataka Chapter, Indian Menopausal Society, Endocrine Society
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinologist
- All India Association for Advancing Research in Obesity
Qualifications
- MBBS – KMC, Manipal
- MD (Internal Medicine) – PGIMER
- DM (Endocrinology) – Lala LajPat Rai Memorial Medical College (LLRMMC), Meerut
- MRCP (Endocrinolgy) – Royal College of Physicians (UK)
- Certificate Course in Medical Genetics – SGPGIMS Lucknow