Dr. Preeti Nair brings a unique dual perspective as both a Rheumatologist and Geriatrician to Biio's integrative care team. With fellowship training from the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and specialised expertise in lifestyle medicine, she offers assessment and diagnosis for connective tissue disorders, like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and hypermobility spectrum disorders.
As a consultant rheumatologist at Biio, Dr. Nair provides specialist diagnostic expertise and treatment planning rather than ongoing routine care. This consultant model allows patients to access her advanced diagnostic skills for complex conditions, while their day-to-day management continues with their regular healthcare team or Biio's other practitioners. Her role focuses on solving diagnostic puzzles, confirming suspected conditions like EDS, and developing comprehensive treatment frameworks.
Understanding Invisible Illness
Dr. Nair has dedicated her career to championing patients whose conditions don't show on the outside. She understands the frustration of being told "you look fine" or having symptoms dismissed, and brings deep empathy to those navigating invisible chronic illness. Her approach combines rigorous medical assessment with genuine human connection, ensuring patients feel both heard and thoroughly evaluated.
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome & Hypermobility Expertise
Dr. Nair specialises in hypermobility disorders, understanding that being "double-jointed" often masks serious underlying connective tissue conditions. She excels at connecting seemingly unrelated symptoms—chronic fatigue, digestive issues, orthostatic intolerance, and widespread pain—to underlying hypermobility and connective tissue dysfunction.
Her diagnostic approach utilises internationally recognised criteria while considering the full spectrum of how EDS and hypermobility affect patients' lives. She provides clear explanations of these complex conditions, helping patients understand what's happening in their bodies.
Consultant Care Model
As a consultant at Biio, Dr. Nair offers specialised assessment services for initial diagnostic evaluation, complex case review, or when specialist rheumatological input is needed. Her consultant role focuses on diagnosis, condition education, and strategic treatment planning, while working collaboratively with Biio's other practitioners who provide ongoing therapeutic support.
Evidence-Based Approach
Dr. Nair's background in lifestyle medicine complements her rheumatological expertise, allowing her to consider how lifestyle factors influence symptoms and outcomes. Having contributed to medical textbooks and presented at national conferences, she translates complex medical knowledge into accessible, actionable guidance for her patients.
Dr. Nair provides consultation services in English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Urdu, ensuring accessibility for diverse patient populations seeking specialist rheumatological care within Biio's integrative framework.