
Internist specializing in diabetes, heart disease prevention, and chronic disease management
Experience
22 years
Languages
English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Tulu
Location
Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Shobha Shetty is an internal medicine physician with 22 years of clinical experience across India and the UAE. She completed her medical degree (MBBS) at Kuvempu University in Karnataka, followed by specialist training in internal medicine and a fellowship in non-invasive cardiology. She has held senior positions at leading hospitals in Abu Dhabi—including Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital and Medeor 24x7 Hospital—where she managed patients across outpatient clinics, hospital wards, and critical care units. Before relocating to the UAE, she served as Professor of Medicine at K.S. Hegde Medical Academy in Mangalore, where she taught medical students and led clinical research.
Dr. Shobha's practice focuses on managing chronic conditions—particularly diabetes, high blood pressure, and thyroid disorders—alongside heart disease prevention and tropical illnesses. She uses non-invasive cardiac assessment to guide preventive care and helps patients adopt sustainable lifestyle changes to improve long-term health outcomes. She has managed complex cases involving multiple organ systems and is experienced in critical care situations.
Her approach centers on prevention, patient education, and holistic wellness. She is a good fit for patients seeking long-term management of chronic diseases, those looking to prevent heart disease through lifestyle modification, and anyone needing expert care for tropical or infectious illnesses in the context of internal medicine.
Special interests: prevention and wellness, patient-centered care, chronic disease management, lifestyle-related disorders, tropical medicine.
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MBBS
Kuvempu University, India
MD in Internal Medicine
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India
Fellowship in Non-Invasive Cardiology
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India
Internal Medicine Physician
Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital, United Arab Emirates
Internal Medicine Physician
Medeor 24x7 Hospital, United Arab Emirates
Professor of Medicine
K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, India
Consultations are available in English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Tulu.
NMC Healthcare — NMC Royal Family Medical Centre, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Diabetes, Heart Disease Prevention, High Blood Pressure, Infectious Diseases, Thyroid Disorders, Tropical Illnesses.
Profile compiled from NMC Healthcare's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
NMC Royal Hospital - Mohammed Bin Zayed City
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NMC Royal Hospital - Mohammed Bin Zayed City
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Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi
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