Dr. Ghurulakshmi Moorthy

MBBS, MD, Fellowship Endocrinologist, Pediatric Endocrinologist Consultant

10 Years Years of Experience

Tamil, English

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About Dr. Ghurulakshmi Moorthy

Dr. Ghurulakshmi Moorthy is a US-trained Endocrinologist, with expertise in adult and paediatric endocrinology, diabetes care, and metabolic disorders. She is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in both Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. Her career spans clinical practice in leading healthcare institutions in the USA and India, including Piedmont Health Group, Georgia, and Indiana University, USA.

Recipient of several awards for academic and clinical excellence, including the Richard Schnute Award for best outgoing fellow in endocrinology. Passionate about integrating evidence-based endocrinology with patient-focused care, she is widely respected for her contributions in managing complex endocrine conditions.

Qualifications of Dr. Ghurulakshmi Moorthy

MBBS – Madurai Medical College, India (2002 – 2008)
MD (Internal Medicine) – University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA (2012)
Fellowship (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism) – Indiana University, USA (2015)
ABIM Certification – Internal Medicine (2015)
ABIM Certification – Endocrinology (2017)

Special Area of Interest

Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1, Type 2, Gestational)
Paediatric Endocrinology
Thyroid Disorders (Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Nodules)
Adrenal Disorders
Pituitary Disorders
Osteoporosis & Metabolic Bone Disease
Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome

Work Experience of Dr. Ghurulakshmi Moorthy

2019: Consultant Endocrinologist, Piedmont Columbus Group, Georgia, USA.
2017: Consultant Endocrinologist, Endocrine Consultants, Georgia, USA.
2015: Fellow, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Indiana University, USA.
2012: Resident, Internal Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA.

Awards & Recognition

Richard Schnute Award – Best Outgoing Fellow, Indiana University, USA
Excellence in Quality Award – Piedmont Health, Georgia, USA (2018)
Dr. T. Subramanian Award – Best Outgoing Student in Clinical Surgery (IMA, India)

Membership

American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Endocrine Society, USA
American Diabetes Association (ADA)
Association of Physicians of India (API)
Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI)

Research Paper Published By Dr. Ghurulakshmi Moorthy

Research on levothyroxine dosing errors and management, conducted at Piedmont, Georgia, USA.
Contributions to endocrinology case conferences and clinical studies in diabetes and thyroid disorders during her fellowship at Indiana University.