Ruchi Gaba

Ruchi Gaba is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine – Endocrinology at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. She is a board-certified endocrinologist with clinical expertise in endocrine neoplasia, particularly advanced thyroid cancer, and complex thyroid disorders including hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules, fine-needle aspiration (FNA), and thyroid disease in pregnancy. As Co-Director of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Program at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, she collaborates with multidisciplinary teams including surgery, ENT, radiology, nuclear medicine, and pathology.

Her professional interests include:

• Thyroid Cancer
• Thyroid Nodules and FNA
• Thyroid Disorders in Pregnancy
• Ketosis-Prone Diabetes
• General Endocrine Disorders
• Atypical Diabetes

Dr. Gaba’s research focuses on Ketosis-Prone Diabetes, where she investigates metabolic and immunological factors influencing beta-cell function and insulin dependence. Her publications reveal a consistent focus on arginine metabolism, autoantibodies (particularly against GAD65-DPD), and relapse predictors in A-β+ KPD. These studies bridge clinical endocrinology with molecular metabolism, highlighting her translational research approach.

She has been recognized with the Women in Excellence Award at Baylor College of Medicine for her contributions to women’s health and equity in medicine. Her work emphasizes transformative leadership in medical education and healthcare access.

Dr. Gaba mentors junior researchers and collaborates with experts like Ashok Balasubramanyam and Paras Mehta. Though no formal advisees are listed, her involvement in multiple research projects indicates active supervision and collaboration. She is affiliated with major professional societies including the American College of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE), Endocrine Society, American Thyroid Association (ATA), and Texas Endocrine Association.

She maintains a clinical practice at the O’Quinn Medical Tower at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center and is actively engaged in both patient care and research.