
Dietitian and nutritionist specializing in diabetes management and weight loss
Experience
19 years
Languages
English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi
Location
Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
Shruthi Medappa is a registered dietitian with 19 years of clinical nutrition experience across India and the UAE. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics in 2005, followed by a Master's in Food Science and Clinical Nutrition from Mysore University in 2007. She began her career as Chief Dietician at Vikram Hospital and Heart Care in Mysore, India, before relocating to the United Arab Emirates in 2009, where she has worked as a Senior Dietician at NMC Healthcare in Abu Dhabi.
Shruthi specializes in helping patients manage diabetes through dietary changes, achieve sustainable weight loss, and improve their overall health through nutrition. She has conducted multiple nutrition education programs, delivered radio talks on health topics, judged nutrition cooking shows, and led workshops and seminars for community groups. She is a lifetime member of the Indian Dietetic Association and regularly participates in continuing medical education on nutrition topics.
Shruthi's patient-centered approach combines evidence-based nutrition science with practical advice tailored to individual needs. She works well with patients seeking to manage chronic conditions through diet, those wanting to lose weight in a healthy way, and anyone looking for personalized nutrition guidance and education.
Special interests: diabetes nutrition, weight reduction, health seminars, nutrition counselling.
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Master's in Food Science and Clinical Nutrition
Mysore University, India · 2007
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
Mysore University, India · 2005
Senior Dietician
NMC Specialty Hospital (NMC Healthcare), United Arab Emirates · 2009-present
Chief Dietician
Vikram Hospital and Heart Care, India · 2007-2009
Consultations are available in English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi.
NMC Healthcare — NMC Specialty Hospital, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Diabetes, High Cholesterol, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Overweight, Prediabetes.
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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