Dr. Samantha Sathyakumar is a skilled endocrinologist with over 10 years of overall medical experience. She can treat a wide range of Endocrinology conditions like Male hypogonadism, Osteomalacia, Glucocorticoid Remediable Aldosteronism, Growth Hormone Deficiency, Parathyroid Diseases, and more.
Educational Qualifications:
- MBBS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (2005)
- MD in General Medicine from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) (2009)
- DM in Endocrinology from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) (2018)
Professional Experience:
- Senior Registrar, Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Christian Medical College (2014 - 2018)
- Consultant Physician, Sri Narayani Hospital and Research Centre (2012 - 2013)
- Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Christian Medical College (2010 - 2011)
- Currently practicing as an Endocrinologist at Apollo Hospital since 2018
Notable Achievements:
- Gold Medal in Medicine, Stanley Medical College (2009)
- Silver Medal in Medical Gastroenterology, Stanley Medical College (2009)
- Best Poster Award, ISMPOCON (2016)
Professional Memberships:
- Association of Physicians of India (API)
- Endocrine Society of India
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
Research and Publications:
Dr. Sathyakumar has contributed to various research publications, including:
- Articles on ectopic Cushing syndrome, osteitis fibrosa cystica, Paget’s disease of bone, and more in prominent medical journals.
- Chapters in medical books, such as "Emergencies in Neurology" and "Clinical Atlas in Endocrinology and Diabetes: A Case-based Compendium"
- Sathyakumar S, Paul TV, Asha HS, Gnanamuthu BR, Paul MJ, Abraham DT, et al. ECTOPIC CUSHING SYNDROME: A 10-YEAR EXPERIENCE FROM A TERTIARY CARE CENTER IN SOUTHERN INDIA. Endocr Pract Off J Am Coll Endocrinol Am Assoc Clin Endocrinol. 2017 Aug;23(8):907–14.
- Sathyakumar S, Cherian KE, Shetty S, Paul TV. Impact of curative surgery on bone in a patient with osteitis fibrosa cystica of primary hyperparathyroidism. BMJ Case Rep. 2016 Mar 30;2016.
- Sathyakumar S, Kapoor N, Hephzibah J, Paul TV. Unusual presentation of Paget’s disease of bone. BMJ Case Rep. 2016 Mar 4;2016.
- Sathyakumar S, Shetty S, Kapoor N, Abraham S, Paul TV. An uncommon cause for vomiting. J Fam Med Prim Care. 2016 Sep;5(3):704–5.
- Sathyakumar S, Cherian KE, Jebasingh F, Hepzhibah J, Kapoor N, Paul TV. Visual Vignette. Endocr Pract Off J Am Coll Endocrinol Am Assoc Clin Endocrinol. 2017 Jan;23(1):116.
- Setty S, Sathyakumar S, Kapoor N, Paul TV. An uncommon cause for hip pain and limping. J Fam Med Prim Care. 2015 Sep;4(3):468–9.
- Cherian KE, Sathyakumar S, Antony G, Daniel AJ, Shetty S, Jebasingh F, et al. VISUAL VIGNETTE. Endocr Pract Off J Am Coll Endocrinol Am Assoc Clin Endocrinol. 2016 Jul;22(7):904.
- Jebasingh FK, Mahesh DM, Sathyakumar S, Sigamani E, Paul TV. An Uncommon Cause for Polyuria. J Clin Diagn Res JCDR. 2015 Dec;9(12): OJ01-02.
- Gupta RD, Ramachandran R, Gangadhara P, Anoop S, Singh SH, Sathyakumar S, et al. Clinical characteristics, beta-cell dysfunction and treatment outcomes in patients with A-β+ Ketosis-Prone Diabetes (KPD): The first identified cohort amongst Asian Indians. J Diabetes Complications. 2017 Sep;31(9):1401–7.
- Accepted for publication – Tropical doctor - Occurrence of Crystal arthropathy of double etiology following parathyroid surgery. Sathyakumar S, Antony G, Kapoor N, Paul TV.