Dr. L Sreenivasa Murthy

Dr L Sreenivasa Murthy is a senior physician and diabetologist in Yelahanka, Bangalore with over 31 years of clinical experience in managing diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, metabolic conditions, infectious diseases, and critical care.

He currently practises as a Senior Consultant in Internal Medicine and Diabetology at Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka, providing thorough, evidence-based care for patients dealing with difficult-to-control diabetes, cardiometabolic conditions, and complex medical problems.

If you are searching for the best physician in Yelahanka or a trusted diabetologist in Bangalore, Dr Sreenivasa Murthy brings over two and a half decades of focused clinical practice and a long-term, personalised approach to disease management that helps patients achieve real, lasting health improvements.

He consults in English, Hindi, and Kannada.

Areas of Expertise

Dr L S Murthy is widely regarded as one of the best diabetologists in Bangalore for managing complex diabetes, resistant hypertension, metabolic disorders, and multi-system medical conditions.

Diabetes and Metabolic Care

• Diabetes management (type 1, type 2, and gestational)
• Difficult-to-control diabetes and insulin optimisation
• Advanced injectable diabetes therapies
• Metabolic syndrome and obesity care
• Dyslipidaemia (cholesterol management)
• Fatty liver disease related to diabetes

Hypertension, Thyroid, and Internal Medicine

• Hypertension and resistant blood pressure management
• Thyroid and endocrine disorder evaluation
• Cardiometabolic risk assessment and management
• Infectious diseases and fever management
• Chronic kidney disease associated with diabetes
• Complex multi-organ illness care

Critical Care and Preventive Health

• ICU and CCU management
• Metabolic emergencies
• Diabetes in pregnancy management
• Lifestyle medicine and preventive health screening

Professional Experience

Current Affiliations:

• Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine and Diabetology, Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka, Bangalore

Past Affiliations:

• Consultant, Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore
• Senior Consultant, Fortis Hospital, Bangalore
• Medical Director, LifeCare Hospital and Research Centre, Bangalore
• Medical Director, Nightingales Home Health Services

With 31 years of experience, Dr Sreenivasa Murthy is one of the most accomplished and trusted physicians in Bangalore.

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from Dr B R Ambedkar Medical College, 1995
• MD in Internal Medicine from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), RGUHS, 2002

Fellowships and Certifications

Dr L Sreenivasa Murthy holds FRCP from the Royal College of Physicians in London (2021), Edinburgh (2020), and Glasgow (2020), along with FACP from the American College of Physicians, USA (2021).

He also holds FICP (Fellow of the Indian College of Physicians), FRSSDI (Fellow of the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India), PDCR (Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research), and ACCR (Advanced Certificate Course in Clinical Research).

Awards and Recognitions

• Kempegowda Award by BBMP, Bangalore, 2018
• Researcher of the Year, ACP India Chapter, Annual Conference, Goa, 2021
• Well Being Champion from India, American College of Physicians, 2022
• Inspiring Diabetologist of India, Economic Times, 2022
• Excellence in Leadership in Healthcare, Endo-Dialogue 2.0, Jabalpur, 2023
• Outstanding Community Service Award, Indian Academy of Diabetes, 22nd MEND UPDATE, Mumbai, 2023
• Bali India International Iconic Award for Research and Medical Contribution, 2025

Clinical Research

He has served as Principal Investigator in over 85 multinational Phase II, III, and IV clinical trials including HOPE-3, SUSTAIN, FLOW, SURMOUNT, SOUL, and ONWARDS.

Medical Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council (KMC 44057)

Publications

Dr Sreenivasa Murthy has published in The Lancet, Journal of the Association of Physicians of India, Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism, and Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism. He has also authored textbook chapters on diabetes, hypoglycaemia, hypertension, and telemedicine.

Leadership Roles and Memberships

• Vice President, National RSSDI
• Governing Body Member, Association of Physicians of India (API)
• Vice Chairman, API Karnataka
• Governing Council, ACP India

Dr Sreenivasa Murthy is also a life member of CSI, AARO, CCDSI, IPF, Indian Society of Chronomedicine, and the Association of American Clinical Endocrinology (AACE).

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