Dr. M Hema

A 45-year-old software executive with psoriatic arthritis had failed multiple treatments elsewhere. Dr. Hema designed a novel combination therapy including targeted immunosuppressants and lifestyle modifications. The patient experienced 90% symptom improvement within 8 weeks and returned to full work capacity, becoming an advocate for early specialist intervention in autoimmune conditions.

An 80-year-old former fisherman with severe polymyalgia rheumatica struggled with steroid side effects. Dr. Hema implemented a carefully tapered steroid regimen complemented by calcium and vitamin D supplementation. His mobility gradually improved over 4 months, allowing him to walk along Marina Beach again with his grandchildren.

A 28-year-old professional Bharatanatyam dancer developed reactive arthritis following a gastrointestinal infection. Dr. Hema created a customized rehabilitation plan combining medication with dance-specific physical therapy. The dancer returned to stage performances within 5 months, incorporating therapeutic exercises into her daily practice.

A migrant construction worker from Bihar presented with advanced scleroderma with pulmonary involvement. Dr. Hema coordinated with pulmonology to provide integrated care despite language barriers. Through interpreter services and simplified treatment protocols, his condition stabilized over 9 months, allowing continued employment.

A 12-year-old girl from a rural Tamil Nadu village presented with unexplained joint swelling and fatigue. Her agricultural laborer family had limited resources. Dr. Hema diagnosed juvenile idiopathic arthritis after comprehensive testing. Through a subsidized treatment program she helped arrange, the patient received biologic therapy. Within 6 months, she returned to school with minimal symptoms, her family deeply grateful for the financial and medical support.