DR. RESHMA RAVEENDRAN

Meet Dr. RESHMA RAVEENDRAN

Specialized Care for Rheumatic & Autoimmune Diseases

Biography

Dr. Reshma Raveendran is a Consultant Rheumatologist and Clinical Immunologist with over 12 years of medical experience and advanced specialty training in Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology from the prestigious Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore. She completed her DM in Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology from CMC Vellore, following her MD in General Medicine from Government Medical College, Thrissur, and MBBS from Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram. She has extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal diseases, with a special interest in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondyloarthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Vasculitis, Myositis, Sarcoidosis, IgG4-related diseases, and other complex autoimmune disorders.

Dr. Reshma’s clinical practice focuses on the early recognition, accurate diagnosis, and individualized management of complex rheumatological and autoimmune conditions. She follows an evidence-based, patient-centered approach, with particular emphasis on early diagnosis, appropriate use of advanced therapies, long-term disease control, preservation of function, and improving quality of life. She has a keen academic and research interest in Spondyloarthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Vasculitis, and other systemic autoimmune diseases. She maintains an active interest in emerging advances in immunology, targeted therapies, biologic treatments, and innovative therapeutic strategies, enabling her to integrate contemporary treatment approaches into clinical practice. Her research work has been selected for presentation at national and international rheumatology forums, and she has received competitive grants and awards for her academic and research contributions.

Dr. Reshma has served as a Senior Resident in the Department of General Medicine at Government Medical College, Konni, from 2019 to 2020, followed by her role as a Physician with the Directorate of Health Services, Kerala, from 2021 to 2022. She subsequently pursued her DM in Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology at Christian Medical College, Vellore, from 2022 to 2025. She currently serves as a Consultant Rheumatologist at District Hospital, Kollam. Known for her comprehensive and compassionate approach to patient care, Dr. Reshma strives to help patients understand their conditions and actively participate in treatment decisions. She believes in building a strong, collaborative doctor-patient relationship and supporting patients throughout their journey with chronic rheumatic and autoimmune diseases.