About Dr Ghurulakshmi Moorthy

• Dr. Ghurulakshmi Moorthy is a highly accomplished Endocrinologist and Pediatric Endocrinologist with rich clinical expertise gained both in India and the United States.
• She completed her MBBS from the prestigious Madurai Medical College and later moved to the US, where she completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, followed by a Fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism at Indiana University School of Medicine.
• She is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in both Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, a distinction achieved by only a select group of specialists globally.
• Over her extensive clinical career in the United States, including tenures at Piedmont Physicians and Endocrine Consultants in Georgia, Dr. Moorthy developed specialized expertise in managing a wide spectrum of endocrine disorders, including Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, adrenal gland disorders, thyroid conditions, parathyroid and calcium metabolism disorders, growth and puberty-related issues in children, PCOS, obesity medicine, and metabolic bone disorders.
• Dr. Moorthy is also highly skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of congenital endocrine conditions such as congenital hypothyroidism and pediatric hormone deficiencies.
• Her clinical practice strongly emphasizes patient education, evidence-based treatment strategies, and the use of advanced technology in diabetes management, including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring.
• Dr. Moorthy has been recognized for her exceptional academic and clinical achievements, receiving honors including the Excellence in Quality Award in the USA, and the prestigious Richard Schnute Award for Best Outgoing Endocrinology Fellow.
• Her early achievements include distinctions in Pharmacology and Surgery and the Dr. T. Subramanian Award from the Indian Medical Association.
• Beyond clinical work, Dr. Moorthy has contributed to research, including studies on levothyroxine dosing accuracy, and actively facilitated clinical case discussions to upskill medical teams in Georgia.