The Department of Paediatric Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology provides specialised care for infants, children and adolescents with autoimmune, inflammatory and musculoskeletal disorders.
Conditions Managed: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM), Localised and Systemic Scleroderma, Autoinflammatory and Periodic Fever Syndromes, Vasculitis (including Kawasaki Disease and IgA Vasculitis), Reactive and Post-infectious Arthritis, Acute Rheumatic Fever and Spondyloarthritis.
Clinical Services: Comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis and long-term management of paediatric rheumatologic disorders.
Advanced Therapies: Biologic and infusion therapies, image-guided joint injections and multidisciplinary care for complex autoimmune diseases.
Multidisciplinary Care: Collaborative management with Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Neurology, Nephrology and Musculoskeletal Radiology.
Transition Care: Structured transition programme supporting adolescents moving to adult rheumatology services.
First Visit: Families are encouraged to bring previous medical records, laboratory reports, imaging studies and a list of current medications to facilitate a comprehensive assessment.
Department Approach
The department is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based and family-centred care, recognising that diagnosing autoimmune and inflammatory disorders may require ongoing evaluation. Families are supported throughout the diagnostic and treatment journey with clear communication, multidisciplinary expertise and long-term follow-up.
Collaborative Care
Children receive coordinated care through close collaboration with allied health professionals and paediatric subspecialists, ensuring comprehensive management of both medical and functional needs.
Faculty
• Dr. T. Sathish Kumar, MD, DCH – Senior Professor, Paediatric Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology
• Dr. Murugan Sudhakar, MD (Paediatrics), DNB, MNAMS, DM – Associate Professor
• Dr. Loganathan Sathishkumar, MD, DCH, DM – Associate Professor
Allied Health Professional
Mr. Prince – Occupational Therapist
Christian Medical College Vellore,
Ida Scudder Road, Vellore – 632004
Tamil Nadu, India.
Patient-related:
+91 8000338855;
WhatsApp: +91 9385285928
callcentre@cmcvellore.ac.in
CMC Ambulance Service:
+91 9791979797
Mon-Fri: 8 am to 4.30 pm
Sat: 8 am to 12 pm
Office of the Medical Superintendent
E-mail: msoffice@cmcvellore.ac.in
