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Vijay Kannuthurai, MD

Rheumatologist & Internal Medicine located in Saint Louis, MO

About Dr. Vijay.

Vijay Kannuthurai, MD, is a board-certified physician at West County Rheumatology in St. Louis, Missouri. Specializing in rheumatology and internal medicine, Dr. Kannuthurai -- or Dr. Vijay, as his patients know him -- brings unmatched expertise to the practice.

Dr. Vijay completed his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at Mississippi State University, where he graduated summa cum laude. He remained at the University of Mississippi for medical school, where he was selected as an Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society member. This prestigious society recognizes students in the top 25% of their medical school class.

Dr. Vijay completed his Internal Medicine Residency through Washington University at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He relocated to Birmingham for his fellowship, joining other fellows at the University of Alabama. This program consistently ranks as one of the US News & World Report’s Top 10 Best Hospitals for Rheumatology.

Dr. Vijay specializes in diagnosing and treating rheumatologic diseases using a patient-centered and data-driven approach, all with the latest laboratory and imaging modalities.

In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, exploring the St. Louis culinary and brewery scene, watching Mississippi State football, cooking, and gardening.

Vijay Kannuthurai, MD

Vijay Kannuthurai, MD, is a board-certified physician at West County Rheumatology in St. Louis, Missouri. Specializing in rheumatology and internal medicine, Dr. Kannuthurai -- or Dr. Vijay, as his patients know him -- brings unmatched expertise to the practice.

Dr. Vijay completed his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at Mississippi State University, where he graduated summa cum laude. He remained at the University of Mississippi for medical school, where he was selected as an Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society member. This prestigious society recognizes students in the top 25% of their medical school class.

Dr. Vijay completed his Internal Medicine Residency through Washington University at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He relocated to Birmingham for his fellowship, joining other fellows at the University of Alabama. This program consistently ranks as one of the US News & World Report’s Top 10 Best Hospitals for Rheumatology.

Dr. Vijay specializes in diagnosing and treating rheumatologic diseases using a patient-centered and data-driven approach, all with the latest laboratory and imaging modalities.

In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, exploring the St. Louis culinary and brewery scene, watching Mississippi State football, cooking, and gardening.


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List of Accepted Insurance Plans

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Aetna
Ambetter
Anthem Blue Cross
Bankers Life and Casualty Company
Cigna
Coalition America (Formerly NPPN)
CoreSource
Coventry National Network
Evolution Healthcare
First Continental Life
First Health
Galaxy Health Network
HealthSCOPE Benefits
HFN
Humana
MultiPlan / PHCS