Dr. Keertana D M

Dr. Keertana is a Rheumatologist & Immunologist at Dharan Hospital, Salem.Specialized training in Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology for 3 years - from St. John's Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore.DrNB - Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology - St. John's Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore.MD General medicine - from MMC, Chennai MBBS - from Chengalpattu Medical college.She has experience in managing a wide spectrum of autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic diseases, including complex multisystem disorders requiring long-term immunosuppression and close monitoring.Her areas of expertise include rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, spondyloarthritis (including ankylosing spondylitis), psoriatic arthritis, vasculitis, inflammatory myositis, systemic sclerosis, sjogren's syndrome, primary immunodeficiency, autoinflammatory syndromes and crystal arthropathies such as gout. She also manages obstetric antiphospholipid syndrome with coordinated care aimed at improving pregnancy outcomes.Dr. Keertana emphasizes early diagnosis and treat-to-target strategies, including timely initiation of DMARDs and biologic therapies in appropriate patients. She performs procedures such as intra-articular injections and facilitates advanced therapies for autoimmune diseases.Comprehensive immunological workup facilities are available, including ANA interpretation and related investigations. She provides care for both adult and pediatric patients, with access to OP, In-patient, and ICU facilities for managing routine as well as complex cases.