Qualification 

• MBBS - Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom - 1998
• MRCP - Diabetes & Endocrinology - Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom - 2004
• CCT (UK) - 2010
• Worked as Consultant Endocrinologist at Sunderland Royal Hospital, UK and relocated to India to bring back home his world class specialist skills
• He is well known for his excellent teaching and orator skills

 Research and Publications 

Papers, Publications and Presentations in reputed medical journals and societies. Book on PLAB 1 Exam (UK) Humbled to surface in the book, “Life Savers-from the diary of a medical journalist”, published 2012, a compendium of the personal and professional lives of about 40 doctors giving insight into their lives and achievements

 Professional Memberships 

• MRCP-UK CCT-GIM-UK
• CCT- DIABETES & ENDOCRINOLOGY(UK)
• Member, Royal College of Physicians, UK.
• Specialist Registrar, Diabetes & Endocrinology, GIM (2005-2010)

 Special Interest 

Extensive experience in Screening, Diagnosis and Management of Diabetes mellitus and related problems Management of foot complications such as Ulcers Neuropathy and Peripheral vascular disease Insulin Pump treatment & Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS) & Lipid ( Cholesterol ) disorders Inpatient care for Diabetic Emergencies Diabetes andThyroid problems in Pregnancy Thyroid diseases: Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism eg. Grave’s disease, Goitre (Thyroid lumps and bumps), Obesity Endocrine issues related to Bariatric Surgery Growth disorders: Short stature, Growth Hormone deficiency, Delayed Puberty, Precocious Puberty Gynaecomastia (big breasts in male), Turner’s Syndrome, Klinefelter’s Syndrome Menstrual problems and Hormone replacement therapy Hirsutism (Excessive hair growth on face and body in women) Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Male Hypogonadism, Erectile Dysfunction Hormonal problems related to Infertility Calcium and Bone disease: Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia, Vitamin D deficiency, Paget’s Disease, Hyperparathyroidism, Hypoparathyroidism Electrolyte imbalances: Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium Pituitary diseases: Hypopituitarism, Acromegaly, Cushing’s disease, Prolactin related problems, Pituitary tumours, Water imbalance Adrenal diseases such as Addison’s disease, Cushing’s Syndrome, Conn’s Syndrome, Phaeochromocytoma Steroid problems due to steroid medications Cancer of Endocrine glands eg., Thyroid Cancer, Neuro-Endocrine Tumours, Rare Endocrine disorders eg., MEN Syndrome Hypoglycaemic disorders Endocrinological disorders in the critically ill

 Summary 

Dr. Ravi Sankar Erukulapati is a Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist. He practices at Apollo Hospitals in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. He is a highly experienced Endocrinologist with special interest in thyroid and other hormone disorders. In his 17 plus-years of practice, he has numerous publications to his credit. He has published papers in several reputed medical journals and societies. Of note, he has also published a book on PLAB 1 exam in UK. His expertise is in providing treatment for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and endocrine disorders like obesity, hypogonadism, pituitary disorders, adrenal diseases, gynecomastia, and cancer of the thyroid just to name a few. He has been awarded many gold medals, distinctions, and certificates in his career till now.