Dr. Kripa Elizabeth Cherian is an endocrinologist and Professor in the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore. Her training spans internal medicine and endocrinology, with qualifications including MBBS, MD in Internal Medicine, DM in Endocrinology, and DNB in Endocrinology. She completed her undergraduate medical education at Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, pursued her MD at Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, and undertook advanced endocrinology training at CMC Vellore. Her DNB qualification is listed as awarded by the National Board of Examination in 2019.

Her clinical and academic interests include metabolic bone disease, osteoporosis, bone health assessment, and diabetes care. Her research areas include bone mineral density and trabecular bone score, fracture-risk assessment in Indian populations, changes in body composition, renal tubular issues, and bone loss following transplantation. She has also contributed to research related to type 2 diabetes management and localized approaches to care. The source profile reports that she has co-authored more than 100 research publications in national and international medical journals and serves as a peer reviewer.

Dr. Cherian’s work combines clinical practice with teaching and academic research. She is listed as a Professor at CMC Vellore and has been recognized for contributions to endocrine research, including the A.R. Sheth Award. Her areas of focus connect endocrine disorders with broader aspects of metabolic health, particularly bone strength, osteoporosis, diabetes, and related complications.

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS — Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram.
• MD (Internal Medicine) — Christian Medical College, Ludhiana.
• DM (Endocrinology) — Christian Medical College, Vellore; listed as completed in March 2019.
• DNB (Endocrinology) — National Board of Examination, 2019.

Fellowship & Areas of Interest

The supplied profile does not specify a separate fellowship. Her stated clinical and research interests include:

• Osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease.
• Bone mineral density (BMD), trabecular bone score (TBS), and fracture-risk assessment.
• Endocrine and metabolic complications, including body composition changes and renal tubular issues.
• Bone loss following transplantation and bone health in postmenopausal women.
• Diabetes care, including type 2 diabetes management.

Research Contributions & Publications

• More than 100 research publications in national and international medical journals, as reported in the source profile.
• Research on osteoporosis, metabolic bone disease, BMD, TBS, fracture screening, endocrine complications, and diabetes care.
• Peer reviewer for medical research publications.

Awards, Honours, and Recognitions

• A.R. Sheth Award for contributions to endocrine research.

Specialization

• Endocrinology.
• Metabolic bone disease and osteoporosis.
• Diabetes mellitus, including type 2 diabetes care.
• Bone mineral density and fracture-risk assessment.
• Endocrine-related metabolic and renal tubular complications.

• Professor, Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Christian Medical College, Vellore.