Prof. Binoy J. Paul

Prof. Binoy J. Paul is a Senior Consultant in Rheumatology at Baby Memorial Hospital, Kozhikode, with over 20 years of clinical, academic, and research experience. A renowned expert in autoimmune and connective tissue diseases, he has played a pivotal role in shaping rheumatology practice and education in India.

He has extensive clinical expertise in the management of complex rheumatologic disorders such as ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), psoriatic arthritis, gout, vasculitis, and osteoporosis. His contributions to the epidemiology of rheumatic diseases, along with his prolific research portfolio and textbook authorship, position him as a leader in the field.

MBBS

DNB

PhD

FRCP (Edin)

Government Medical Colleges, Kerala – Various Teaching & Clinical Roles (Over 20 years)

Baby Memorial Hospital, Kozhikode – Senior Consultant, Rheumatology (Present)

Autoimmune and connective tissue diseases
Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and vasculitis
Gout, crystal arthritis, and osteoporosis
Osteoarthritis and viral arthritis
Advanced rheumatology therapeutics
Clinical immunology and autoimmune diagnostics
Epidemiology and public health rheumatology
Critical care in rheumatologic emergencies

Zydus Oration Award – Indian Rheumatology Association

VC Mathew Roy Oration Award – Association of Physicians of India (API)

Eapen Samuel Memorial Award – Indian Medical Association (IMA)

PA Alexander Oration Award – IMA Academy of Medical Specialties

Dr. A. Sankara Pillai Memorial Award – IMA

Disability with Persistent Pain Following Chikungunya in Rural South India, The Journal of Rheumatology, 2016
Association between Chronic Periodontitis and Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatology International, 2013
Prevalence and Factors Related to Rheumatic Musculoskeletal Disorders in Rural South India, International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, 2013
Numerous publications in Indian Journal of Rheumatology, International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries, and Pulmon

Textbook Contributions

Manual of Rheumatology (4th Edition)
Clinical Medicine (4th Edition)
API Textbook of Medicine (9th Edition)
Rheumatology Principles & Practice
Contributed chapters on gout, hyperuricemia, heritable connective tissue disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, and rheumatologic emergencies
Associate Editor: Manual of Rheumatology, Textbook of Medicine (Dr. K.V. Krishnadas), and IMA Monograph on Osteoporosis

Research & Academic Contributions

Principal Investigator – WHO-ILAR COPCORD Project (Calicut Study)
Led multiple national epidemiological studies on rheumatic disease prevalence
Regular speaker and faculty at national and international rheumatology conferences