Dr. Merwin Samuel A

Dr Merwin Samuel A is a rheumatologist in Salem with 11 years of experience specialising in autoimmune diseases, inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue disorders, and systemic vasculitis, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Vellakalpatti, Salem.

He was awarded the P Kutumbiah Prize in Clinical Medicine at Christian Medical College, Vellore, has served as an Assistant Professor of Rheumatology, and has presented research at national and international rheumatology conferences.

He consults in English and Tamil.

Area of Expertise

Inflammatory Arthritis

Patients with joint pain, swelling, and stiffness are evaluated by Dr Merwin Samuel with comprehensive clinical and laboratory assessment:

• Rheumatoid arthritis management
• Psoriatic arthritis treatment
• Ankylosing spondylitis care
• Seronegative arthritis evaluation
• Early arthritis clinic assessment

Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disorders

Patients with systemic autoimmune conditions are managed by Dr Samuel A with multidisciplinary and long term disease monitoring:

• Systemic lupus erythematosus
• Sjogren syndrome management
• Systemic sclerosis care
• Mixed connective tissue disease
• Inflammatory myositis treatment

Vasculitis and Systemic Inflammation

Patients with blood vessel inflammation and systemic autoimmune manifestations are assessed with targeted immunological therapy:

• ANCA associated vasculitis
• Large vessel vasculitis
• Medium vessel vasculitis
• Cutaneous vasculitis
• Immunosuppressive therapy planning

Osteoporosis and Bone Health

Patients with metabolic bone disease and fracture risk are evaluated by Dr Merwin with preventive and therapeutic strategies:

• Osteoporosis assessment
• Bone mineral density evaluation
• Fracture prevention planning
• Vitamin D deficiency management
• Steroid induced bone loss care

Gout and Metabolic Arthritis

Patients with recurrent joint pain due to crystal deposition disorders are managed with lifestyle modification and medical therapy:

• Gout management
• Hyperuricaemia treatment
• Acute gout flare care
• Chronic tophaceous gout management
• Metabolic arthritis counselling

Paediatric and Young Adult Rheumatology

Children and young adults with autoimmune and inflammatory joint disorders are evaluated with age appropriate management plans:

• Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
• Childhood lupus care
• Paediatric vasculitis
• Growth and joint monitoring
• Long term autoimmune disease follow up

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Christian Medical College, Vellore (2015)
• MD General Medicine, Government Stanley Medical College, Chennai (2020)
• DM Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Madras Medical College, Chennai
• Tamil Nadu Medical Council Registration No. 112647 (2015)

Awards and Academic Recognition

Dr Merwin Samuel A has received recognition for academic excellence and research contributions in rheumatology and clinical medicine:

• P Kutumbiah Prize in Clinical Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore (2014)
• First Prize, Dr Yellapragada Subbarao Memorial International Quiz
• First Prize, SZIRACON Quiz
• Paper and poster presentations at national and international rheumatology conferences

Academic and Teaching Experience

Dr Samuel A has served as Assistant Professor of General Medicine and subsequently as Assistant Professor of Rheumatology, contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education alongside clinical research and patient care.

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliation

Dr Merwin Samuel A currently practises at:

• Manipal Hospital, Vellakalpatti, Salem, Consultant Rheumatologist

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