Dr. Sunitha Kayidhi is an experienced Rheumatologist and Clinical Immunologist with over 13 years of expertise in diagnosing and managing autoimmune and musculoskeletal disorders. She specializes in conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, childhood arthritis, osteoporosis, and inborn errors of immunity. With advanced training in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine, Dr. Sunitha is known for her patient-focused approach and comprehensive care in complex rheumatic and immune-related diseases.
Consultant Rheumatologist at Continental hospitals, Hyderabad (Feb2023 to April 2026)
Consultant Rheumatologist at Yashoda hospital Malakpet, Hyderabad (Oct 2018 to January 2023)
Consultant Rheumatologist at Care hospital Gachibowli & Nampally, Hyderabad (2016-2018)
Consultant Rheumatologist at Srikara hospital Miyapur(2016-2018)
Special interest
Reproductive health in Rheumatology
Lupus
Inborn errors of immunity
Memberships
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)
Indian Rheumatology Association (IRA)
Indian Society for Primary Immunodeficiencies (ISPID)
Awards & Achievements
Scientific Co chair -SZIRACON2025 at Hyderabad.
Joint Organizing secretary at 7th International conference on Inborn errors of autoimmunity, Hyderabad 2025
Conducted ultrasound workshop at IRACON2023 and part of Organizing team
Research & Publications
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Radhakrishna MH, Kayidhi S, Ravindran V. Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Indian Rheumatologists Regarding Reproductive Rheumatology in Female Patients: A Web-Based Survey. Mediterr J Rheumatol. 2025 Jun 30;36(2):282-291. doi: 10.31138/mjr.130724.arh. PMID: 40757138; PMCID: PMC12312480.
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Sunitha Kayidhi, Rajkiran Dudam, Ravindran V. Life and Times of Yellapragada SubbaRow Journal of the Association of Physicians of India 72(8):69-74 August 2024 DOI:10.59556/japi.72.0607
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Shobha V, Jain A, Shukla A, et al .POS0177-PARE COST OF ILLNESS IN SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS- A MULTICENTRIC ANALYSIS FROM THE SLE SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG) OF THE INDIAN RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATION (IRA)Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 2024;83:517-518.
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Comparison of Muscle Biopsy Features with Myositis Autoantibodies in Inflammatory Myopathies: A Pilot Experience. 2023 Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, DOI: 10.4103/aian.aian_142_23
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Sexual health in rheumatology, November 2023 British Journal of Rheumatology 63(3)
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Optimizing Care for Pregnancy in Rheumatic Diseases: Barriers and Potential SolutionsMarch 2023, The Journal of Rheumatology 50(7):jrheum.230139
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Jain, Avinash, Shobha, et al (2022). Impact of COVID-19 on rheumatic diseases in India: Determinants of mortality and adverse outcome: A retrospective, cross-sectional cohort study. Indian Journal of Rheumatology. 10.4103/injr.injr_278_21.
Talari, Keerthi & Kayidhi, Sunitha & Varaprasad, I.R. & Rajasekhar, Liza. (2014). Audit of Biologic Use in a Tertiary Care Centre in India. Indian Journal of Rheumatology. 9. 10.1016/j.injr.2014.10.215
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Kayidhi, Sunitha & Varaprasad, I.R. & Rajasekhar, Liza. (2014). Seizures in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus-A 10-year Retrospective Study. Indian Journal of Rheumatology. 9. S35. 10.1016/j.injr.2014.10.099
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Author of the chapter -Cyclophosphamide and mycophenolate mofetil in the book-Therapeutic armamentarium in rheumatology
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Author of the chapter -Fertility preservation strategies and the Rheumatologist in the book -Progress in Rheumatology
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Author of chapter on Drugs during Pregnancy and Lactation(2025)- chapter in the monograph on 'Bird's eye view of Rheumatology”
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Author of the chapter on "Glucocorticoids in Rheumatic Diseases, Indian Perspective" (2021)in the book-Glucocorticoids in rheumatic diseases
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Author of the chapter on “Newer Glucocorticoids, A Balancing art”, in the book, API Progress in Medicine update 2022
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Author of a chapter ,Perioperative care in Rheumatic diseases, Monograph on myositis
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