Dr. Poornima Kotapati

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About:

Rheumatologist with comprehensive training in the diagnosis and management of systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases, vasculitis, inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue diseases, and inflammatory myopathies. Skilled in the use of biologic and targeted therapies, ultrasound-guided intra-articular procedures, minor salivary gland biopsy, and advanced immunology laboratory techniques. Actively engaged in clinical research, with multiple presentations at national rheumatology conferences and a strong interest in evidence-based patient care, medical education, and translational research.

Qualification / Education:

• MBBS: Guntur Medical College, Guntur (2010 to 2016) 
• MD General Medicine: Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool (2017 to 2020) 
• DrNB Rheumatology: Sree Sudheendra Medical Mission, Kochi ( 2022 to 2025 )
• EULAR 18th Online Course on Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases – Passed (October 2025). 

Experience:

• Senior Resident – Dept of General Medicine, Government General Hospital, Guntur, [ Oct 2020 – Mar 2021]
• Consultant Rheumatologist- Dept of Rheumatology, Sree Sudheendra Medical Mission & Shenoy’s Care, Kochi [ Feb 2026 to June 2026 ]

Expertise:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Ankylosing Spondylitis 
• Psoriatic Arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Lupus (SLE)
• Systemic Sclerosis
• Vasculitis
• Myositis
• Fibromyalgia 
• Autoinflammatory Disorders
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound & USG-Guided Intra-articular Injections

Area of Interest:

• Systemic Sclerosis 
• ANCA‐associated vasculitis 
• Palindromic rheumatism 
• Cost‐of‐illness analysis in connective tissue diseases. 

Publications:

• Poornima, K., Ranganath, M., Srinivasulu, D., & Anusha, V. (2020). Nutritional anemia as a cause of reversible blindness. Journal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, 9(3), 193–196. https://doi.org/10.4103/JDRNTRUHS.JDRNTRUHS_102_19

Memberships:

• Permanent registration with Andhra Pradesh Medical Council of India

Awards & Academic Distinctions:

• Recipient of Sri Godagottu Venkateswarlu Prize in Microbiology (Merit Certificate), 2012–2013. 
• Winners – Nephro Quiz, 14th World Kidney Day Programme, 14 March 2019. 
• Commendation from the National Board of Examinations (NBE) for DrNB thesis titled: “Predictors of Mortality in a Cohort of 
• Systemic Sclerosis.” 
• Second Runner-Up – SZIRACON Rheumatology Quiz, 2024.