Qualifications:
MBBS – Thanjavur Medical College, Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai
DNB (Family Medicine) – Dept. of Medicine, KG Hospital, Coimbatore
PGDG (Diploma in Geriatrics) – Dept. of Geriatrics, Christian Medical College, Vellore
Dr. K. Priya is a Consultant Primary Care Physician with over 23 years of experience in outpatient and preventive medicine. She is the Head of the Department of Preventive Medicine at SKS Hospital, Salem, and specializes in comprehensive primary healthcare for all age groups.
Current Roles:
✔️ Head, Dept. of Preventive Medicine – SKS Hospital, Salem
✔️ Senior Consultant in Primary Care Medicine
Comprehensive Consultation & Treatment for:
✔️ Acute Medical Ailments in all age groups
✔️ Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity, Asthma, Thyroid Disorders)
✔️ Preventive Health Checkups & Counseling
✔️ Pre-Employment & Pre-Insurance Health Screening
✔️ Pap Smear Screening for Cervical Cancer
✔️ Inpatient Care for Select Acute Medical Cases
✔️ Adolescent & Adult Vaccination
✔️ Immunizations for Adults
✔️ Health Maintenance Visits for Adults & Children
✔️ Management of Common Dermatological Complaints
📍 Head, Dept. of Preventive Medicine – SKS Hospital, Salem (Since 2006)
📍 Postgraduate Resident – KG Hospital, Coimbatore (2003–2006)
📍 Medical Officer – Burhani Clinic, Coimbatore (2002–2006)
📍 Casualty Medical Officer – KG Hospital, Coimbatore (2000–2003)
📍 Resident Medical Officer – Child Jesus Hospital, Trichy (1998)
📍 Intern – Thanjavur Medical College Hospital (1997–1998)
✔️ BLS & ACLS Workshop – KMCH, Coimbatore (1999)
✔️ Research Methodology Workshop – Coimbatore (2003)
✔️ ClinTec ICH-GCP Workshop – Salem (2007)
✔️ Internal Auditor Programme – Mehta Hospital, Chennai (2017)
📑 Research & Publications:
📝 Thesis on Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring in Resistant Hypertension
We provide primary family care for all age groups, offering preventive services, medical advice, and treatment for complex medical conditions based on a holistic wellness philosophy.
The oldest multispecialty hospital in Salem is SKS Hospital. Having started out with just 85 beds in 1987, we now have over 225 beds and provide top-notch primary, secondary, and tertiary care services for all specializations.
Call us now if you are in a medical emergency need, we will reply swiftly and provide you with a medical aid.