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Ratna Bhavaraju-Sanka

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bhavarajusan@uthscsa.edu

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Ratna Kiran Bhavaraju-Sanka, MD

Associate Professor/Clinical

John. H Doran, M.D, F.A.C.P, Endowed Chair in Peripheral Neuropathy

Diagnosis is not the end, but the beginning of practice. ~Martin H. Fischer As a Neuromuscular neurologists, Dr. Sanka would like to pursue options to better the condition of her patients with chronic diseases. Dr. Sanka’s research focus has been in the areas of Muscular dystrophy,  Autoimmune and Idiopathic neuromuscular disorders like Peripheral Neuropathy, Myasthenia gravis, Myopathy and Small fiber neuropathy.  During the course of her work as a clinician and Associate professor, she realized that practicing medicine involves more than treating patients, Sanka assumed the role of the Clinic director to lead our clinic and provide efficient timely care to our patients in the current health care settings. We are developing innovative methods to train and use advance practice providers to overcome the shortage of neurologists.  Dr. Sanka realizes this is the beginning of her career but she is excited about the opportunities lying ahead and ready to face the challenges to become a better clinician, researcher and leader for our department and community. 

  • Professional Background

    Education

    • 2004 - Internship - Internal Medicine - University of Illinois College of Medicine
    • 1998 - BM BS - Medicine - Andhra Medical College, NTR University of Health Sciences

    Training

    • 2010 - Postdoctoral Fellowship - Research - University of North Carolina
    • 2009 - Clinical Fellowship - Neuromuscular - University of North Carolina
    • 2007 - Residency - Neurology - University of Illinois College of Medicine
    • 2004 - Internship - Internal Medicine - University of Illinois College of Medicine
    • 1999 - Internship - King George Hospital

    Appointments

    • 10/2018 - Chair and Chair - John. H Doran, M.D, F.A.C.P, Endowed Chair in Peripheral Neuropathy, Dept of Neurology, San Antonio,TX, Neurology, San Antonio
    • 2/2015 - Clinic Director - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Neurology, San Antonio
    • 10/2010 - Attending Physician - University Health SystemSan Antonio
    • 10/2010 - Assistant Professor - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA), Neurology, San Antonio

  • Instruction & Training

    • 7/2016 - Present, Neurology Core Clerkship, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 9/2015 - Present, Neurology Research, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 7/2015 - Present, Neurology Core Clerkship, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 7/2014 - Present, Special Topic, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 5/2014 - Present, Medicine, Behavior Society, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 10/2010 - Present, Neurology Core Clerkship, The University of Texas Health Science Center

  • Research & Grants

    Research profile

    Grants

    05/22-Present
    Alexion Pharmaceuticals, “A Phase 2, Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of ALXN2050 in Adult Participants with Generalized Myasthenia Gravis”
    Principal Investigator

    09/21-Present
    A Phase 3, Randomized, Open-Label, Parallel-Group Study to Compare the Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics, Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability, and Immunogenicity of Multiple Subcutaneous Injections of Efgartigimod PH20 SC With Multiple Intravenous Infusions of Efgartigimod in Patients With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
    Principal Investigator

    07/21-Present
    Viela Bio / A Randomized, Double-Blind, Multicenter, Placebo Controlled Phase 3 Study with Open-Label Period to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Inebilizumab in Adults with Myasthenia Gravis
    Principal Investigator

    03/2020-Present
    A Phase 2 Trial to Investigate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Efgartigimod PH20 SC in Adult Patients With Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.
    Principal Investigator

    01/2020-06/2021
    A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Ravulizumab in Complement-Inhibitor-Naïve Adult Patients With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
    Principal Investigator

    03/2018 - 02/2021
    Funding Agency: Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.
    A Prospective Non-Interventional Study In Subjects With Late-Onset Pompe Disease Who Are Currently Being Treated With Enzyme Replacement Therapy
    Co-Investigator

    03/2018 - 02/2020
    Funding Agency: UCB Biosciences Inc.
    A Multicenter, Randomized, Investigator and Subject Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Treatment Sequence Study Evaluating The Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of UCB7665 In Subjects With Moderate To Severe Myasthenia Gravis
    Co-Investigator

    10/2017 - 09/2020
    Funding Agency: PTC Therapeutics Inc
    A Phase III, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Efficacy and Safety Study of Ataluren In Patients With Nonsense Mutation Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Open-Label Extension
    Co-Investigator

    12/2012-11/2029
    Funding Agency: GBS/CIDP FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL
    Title: International Guillain Barre Outcome Study (IGOS)
    Principal Investigator

  • Service

    Department

    02/2015-Present UT Health Physicians MARC Neurology (Medical Director)
    02/2015-Present Department UT Health Physicians Neurology Clinic (Clinician)

    Global

    12/2016-Present Manuscript Reviewer JAMA Internal Medicine (Reviewer)
    01/2016-Present Cases for CME in AANEM Website (Peer Review Committee Member)
    08/2014-Present Manuscript Reviewer Muscle & Nerve (Reviewer)

  • Publications

  • Clinical

    Provider profile

    Board Certifications

    • 2016 - United Council of Neurological Specialties - Autonomic Disorders - United Council of Neurological Specialties - Autonomic Disorders
    • 2011 - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology/Neuromuscular Medicine - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
    • 2008 - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology