DR. CHITRA

DR. CHITRA S

MBBS, MD, DM, MRCP(UK), ENDO(SCB)

18 Years Experience

Ramaiah Memorial Hospital

Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, Bengaluru, India

About Doctor

Dr. Chitra S is the HOD & Consultant in Endocrinology with 18 years of experience. She is passionate about endocrinology, women's health, doctor-patient relationships, and communication in medicine. She holds an MRCP(UK) with a specialty certificate in Endocrinology.

Other Information

She is recipient of AV Gandhi award for excellence in endocrinology (2015) and RSSDI Young Investigator Award (2017). She published Language Matters - type two diabetes India" and runs an educational YouTube channel.

She speaks Kannada, English, Hindi, Tamil, Bengali.

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Education & Qualifications

MBBS, MD, DM, MRCP(UK), ENDO(SCB)

Services

Comprehensive care for endocrine disorders, patient-centered communication, women's health

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions about DR. CHITRA

01
What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?

Type 1 is autoimmune, requires insulin; Type 2 is insulin resistance, managed with lifestyle, oral meds, sometimes insulin.

02
How is thyroid cancer treated?

Surgery, radioactive iodine, thyroid hormone suppression, and sometimes external radiation.

03
What is gestational diabetes?

Diabetes during pregnancy; usually resolves after delivery but increases future risk.

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