Dr. Saleena Kappil

Ms. Saleena Kappil is a clinical dietitian with over 14 years of experience in nutrition and lifestyle management. She holds an M.Sc. in Food Science & Nutrition and is based at Zulekha Hospital in Sharjah. She began her career in India, where she worked at leading multi-specialty hospitals including Malabar Institute of Medical Science, National Hospital, and Moulana Hospital, and spent two years as a lecturer in Nutrition & Dietetics.

Ms. Kappil specialises in helping patients manage conditions through diet, with particular expertise in diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, and intensive care nutrition. She provides evidence-based dietary counselling and creates individualised nutrition plans tailored to each patient's medical needs. She is actively involved in community health education, regularly delivering radio talks, webinars, and educational programs on nutrition and health.

She is a good fit for patients seeking specialist dietary advice for managing chronic conditions, those recovering in intensive care settings, or anyone interested in preventive health through lifestyle and nutrition modification. She speaks English and Malayalam.