Dr. Ravikeerthy M.

Dr. M. Ravikeerthy is a Senior Consultant Physician with over 20 years of experience in treating patients with diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), and infections. He also works as a Professor of Medicine at Meenakshi Medical College & Research Centre. He has held important roles in medical associations like API Karnataka and the Indian Society for Adult Immunization. He is also part of the editorial team for the South Asian edition of McMaster’s Textbook of Internal Medicine and Zonal Governing body member of API Government Dr. Ravikeerthy has worked both in India and abroad and has presented at several national medical conferences. He has written over 15 articles on topics such as heart health, elderly (geriatrics)care, and infectious diseases. Dr. M. Ravikeerthy is a distinguished Senior Consultant Physician with over two decades of experience in internal medicine, diabetes management, and medical education. He is the Professor of Medicine at Meenakshi Medical College & Research Centre. Areas of Expertise: • Diabetes Management • Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) • Heart Disease • Infectious Diseases • Neurological Disorders • Lifestyle-Related Health Problems

• Dr. V.G. Nadgouda Oration, KAPICON 2019 • APICON 1985 Oration, KAPICON 2023 • Editorial Board Member, McMaster’s Textbook of Internal Medicine – South Asian Edition • Contributor, Progress in Medicine (2017) and Medicine Update (2019, 2020, 2021, 2024, 2025) • Invited Speaker, World Hypertension Congress, Cardiometabolic Conclave, RSSDI, GCDC, and multiple national CMEs • Joint Organising Secretary, APICON 2018 • Eminent Teacher award by South Zone API in 2023 • Dr Guruswamy Mudaliar award by south zone API 2025 • Published multiple peer-reviewed articles in journals such as IJSRP, JIMA, JEMDS, and more