Dr. Rachel Oommen
Consultant Rheumatologist
Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences
Department of Rheumatology
The Department of Rheumatology at Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences (KMC Hospital, Chengannur) is the best Rheumatology Hospital in Kerala. We provide state-of-the-art diagnosis, treatment, and management of all rheumatological diseases for paediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
Our Department of Rheumatology consists of highly trained and experienced rheumatologists, physicians, and consultants who provide comprehensive treatment and care for patients with rheumatological diseases, including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Spondylarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Connective Tissue disorders, Soft Tissue Rheumatism, Degenerative Joint Diseases, and Metabolic Bone Diseases.
As the leading rheumatology hospital in the central Travancore region, we ensure that patients coming to us from anywhere—Chengannur, Alleppey, Thiruvalla, Kottayam, Idukki, Kollam, Parumala, and Pathanamthitta—receive the proper care and best rheumatology treatment in Kerala.
Some of our leading rheumatology services in Kerala include screening for various autoimmune diseases, interpreting immunological laboratory tests, providing advanced laboratory support, offering outpatient and inpatient care, administering intra-articular and soft tissue injections, performing biopsies of the skin, minor salivary glands, nerves, and muscle, utilizing biological therapies, delivering advanced targeted therapy, and providing physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
Our team of world-class rheumatologists provides in-depth treatment to paediatric, adult, and geriatric patients with rheumatological diseases.
Regarded as the best Rheumatology Hospital in Kerala, we are here to help you achieve your preferred outcome – relief from Arthritis, Tendonitis, Degenerative Joint Diseases, Connective Tissue Disorders, etc. Contact us at ☎️ (+91) 0479 236 3300 / (+91) 479 236 3456, and we will be happy to connect you with Kerala’s best rheumatologists.
Our Doctors
Our leading Rheumatologists in Kerala provide highly specialized treatment and safe procedures for all rheumatological requirements.
Services
At KMC Hospital, Chengannur, we offer a comprehensive range of rheumatological services and treatment plans to patients of all ages – children, adults, and seniors. Our goal is to help patients find relief from pain, swelling, inflammation, autoimmune diseases, etc.
- Screening for various autoimmune diseases
- Interpretation of various immunological laboratory tests
- Advanced laboratory support
- Outpatient and inpatient services
- Intra-articular and soft tissue injections
- Biopsy – Skin, minor salivary gland, nerves, muscle
- Biological and advanced targeted therapy
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
Diseases Covered Under Rheumatology
- Rheumatological diseases that cause multisystem disorders like Sarcoidosis, Behçet’s Disease
- Arthritis – Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Spondyloarthritis, Infective Arthritis etc.
- Connective Tissue Disorders – SLE, Sjögren’s Disease, Systemic Sclerosis, Myositis
- Vasculitis – ANCA Vasculitis, Takayasu’s Arteritis, PAN etc.
- Chronic Pain Syndromes like Fibromyalgia, Regional Pain Syndrome
- Soft Tissue Rheumatism – Tendonitis, Fasciitis
- Juvenile Arthritis
- Degenerative Joint Diseases – Osteoarthritis
- Immune-Mediated Lung Disease
- Metabolic Bone Diseases – Gout, Osteoporosis, Diabetes-Associated Joint Disorders
FAQ
Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences (KMC Hospital, Chengannur) is a super specialty hospital in Central Travancore that provides world-class rheumatology treatment to patients of all ages. We are conveniently located and easily accessible to patients from Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Alappuzha, Kollam, Thiruvalla, Adoor, Aranmula, Kozhencherry, Kumbanad, Konni, Pandalam, Sabarimala, Parumala, and Mallappally.
We provide affordable rheumatology treatment and care services compared to other super-specialty hospitals in Kerala. Our goal is to help the maximum number of people recover from rheumatological issues such as spondylarthritis, infectious arthritis, connective tissue disorders, soft tissue rheumatism, degenerative joint diseases, metabolic bone diseases, and more. To schedule your appointment, contact us at ☎️ (+91) 0479 236 3300 / (+91) 479 236 3456.
At the Department of Rheumatology, we treat patients with various rheumatological diseases, helping them manage their pain and lead fulfilling lives. As a leading Rheumatology hospital in Kerala, we work with a team of highly experienced and skilled rheumatologists to help you get better faster in a safe and compassionate environment.
