
Consultant internal medicine specialist focused on chronic disease management and preventive health
Experience
18 years
Languages
Arabic, English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
Location
Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults
Dr. Sreehari Karunakaran Pillai is a consultant in internal medicine with over 18 years of clinical experience, bringing expertise across a broad spectrum of adult health conditions. He trained extensively in the UK, including specialist training in stroke medicine at UK institutions, and holds membership of the Royal College of Physicians. He has served as a Clinical Lecturer in Medicine at the University of Bristol and later as Assistant Professor of Medicine at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences in Kochi, India, combining clinical practice with medical education.
Dr. Sreehari specializes in managing chronic lifestyle diseases including diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity, alongside acute medical conditions. His approach emphasizes preventive health and evidence-based care tailored to individual patients. He has particular interest in medical treatment of allergies, infectious diseases, and stroke prevention, drawing on specialist training in stroke medicine and stem-cell therapy.
He is well-suited for patients seeking long-term, comprehensive internal medicine care with a focus on preventing and managing chronic conditions through personalized, evidence-based approaches.
Special interests: diabetes management, obesity treatment, infectious disease management, stroke prevention, evidence-based medical practice.
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MBBS
Government Medical College, Alappuzha, India · 2000
MD
Government Medical College, Kottayam, India · 2004
Specialist training in Stroke Medicine and Stem-cell Therapy
UK institutions, United Kingdom · 2006
Training in Evidence-Based Medical Practices and Effective Patient Communication
Cornell University, United States · 2011
Clinical Lecturer in Medicine
University of Bristol, United Kingdom · until 2008
Assistant Professor of Medicine and Clinical Doctor
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, India
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil.
NMC Healthcare — NMC Specialty Hospital, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults.
Commonly treated: Acute Medical Conditions, Allergies, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Infectious Diseases, Obesity, Stroke.
Profile compiled from NMC Healthcare's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
NMC Specialty Hospital Abu Dhabi
Area - Zayed The First St - near Sama Tower - Al Danah - Zone 1 - Abu Dhabi
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