Dr. Niyas Khalid Specialist Internal Medicine
Years of Experience : 16
Nationality : India
Languages Known : English, Malayalam, Hindi, Urdu
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Dr Niyas Khalid has more than 16 years of clinical experience across various hospitals in India, UAE, and United Kingdom. He graduated in 2008 from prestigious Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India, and he has worked in some of the busiest hospitals in India, before moving to UAE. He was instrumental in the establishment of GP services in at least two facilities in the UAE. He completed his training in general internal medicine from the United Kingdom. He is a Member of Royal College of General Practitioners, UK and has dual specialization, both in internal medicine and family medicine. He was trained under some of the best brains in the United Kingdom before coming back to UAE. Before joining BMC, he was the Medical Director, heading one of the well-known medical centers in the UAE. His area of expertise is acute and chronic medical conditions including Infectious diseases, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, other lifestyle diseases with emphasis on disease prevention, early detection, and treatment. With excellent clinical acumen, wide clinical experience, and friendly demeanor, and he has been one of the most sought-after clinicians throughout his career.
Awards & Achievements
- First physician in the UAE to treat the rare genetic metabolic disease known as Acute Intermittent Porphyria using GIVOSIRAN, a novel drug based on small interference RNA (siRNA) mediated down regulation of aminolevulinate synthase 1 (ALAS1) mRNA in hepatocytes, reducing elevated levels of toxic metabolites like ALA and PBG
- Formulated and Published protocol for Management of Cepacia Syndrome in non-cystic fibrosis patients in Pubmed and Science Direct
- Awarded as one of the 50 inspirational expatriate personalities on the occasion of 50th UAE national day in Abu Dhabi by KMCC
Research & Publications
- Successful Management of Cepacia Syndrome in an immuno competent non Cystic fibrosis patient- International Journal of Infectious Diseases
- Atypical Case of Schmidt Syndrome complicated by a Pituitary Tumor
- A study on the cost effectiveness of Continuous Glucose Monitoring devices in Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, South Wales, UK
- Study on the role of Pancreatic triacylglycerol in the remission of Type 2 Diabetes, University of Buckingham, UK
Education & Training
- MBBS (Rajiv Gandhi University, Bangalore, India)
- MD Internal Medicine - University of Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, UK
- MRCGP - Royal College of General Practitioners, London, UK
- SCOPE (Strategic Centre for Obesity Professional Education) certified physician in management of obesity and metabolic diseases by the World Obesity Federation, London, UK
Expertise
- Management of acute medical problems
- Management of Chronic and lifestyle medical diseases
- Management of Diabetes along with micro and macrovascular complications
- Management of Cardiovascular diseases with emphasis on disease prevention
- Endocrine disorders including thyroid disorders
- Gastrointestinal diseases with focus on dyspepsia, IBD, IBS, NASH etc.
- Respiratory diseases including COPD, asthma, and allergy
- Medical screening services with emphasis on early detection and prevention of chronic and lifestyle diseases
- Cancer screening
Membership
- Member of General Medical Council (GMC), UK
- Member of Royal college of General Practitioners (RCGP), UK
- Member of Welsh Endocrine and Diabetes Society, Wales, UK
- Department of Health, UAE Certified Specialist Internal Medicine
- Member of Indian Medical Council
- Member of Karnataka Medical Council
- Member of BAPIO, UK
Blogs
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
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How to Manage Diabetes During Ramadan
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Ramadan Fasting & The Many Health Benefits.
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