
Consultant internal medicine doctor with 22 years' experience in complex adult medical care
Experience
22 years
Languages
English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
Location
Al Qusais, Dubai
Sees
adults
Dr. Rakesh Sankar is a consultant internal medicine doctor with over 22 years of clinical experience across complex medical conditions in adults. He completed his MD in Internal Medicine from Kerala University and is an MRCP-certified physician (UK, 2004). He currently leads the Department of Internal Medicine at NMC Specialty Hospital in Dubai, where he has managed intensive care units, emergency departments, and overseen both inpatient and outpatient services.
His clinical expertise spans cardiology, neurology, kidney disease, gastroenterology, and respiratory conditions. Dr. Sankar is known for careful diagnosis and thorough patient management across the full spectrum of adult medical care. Beyond direct patient care, he has trained undergraduate medical students and supervised clinical examinations, actively contributing to medical education in the region.
Dr. Sankar serves as Head of the Clinical Audit and Ethical Committee at NMC Specialty Hospital and participates in the hospital's Infection Control, Mortality and Morbidity, and Recruitment committees. He takes a patient-centered approach and is a trusted choice for those seeking comprehensive adult medical care.
Special interests: clinical audit and quality improvement, medical ethics, infection control, medical education and training.
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MD in Internal Medicine
Kerala University, India
MRCP (Member of the Royal College of Physicians)
Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom · 2004
Consultant Internal Medicine & Department Head
NMC Specialty Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Consultations are available in English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil.
NMC Healthcare — NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda, Dubai, Al Qusais, Dubai.
This doctor primarily sees adults.
Commonly treated: Diabetes, Digestive Disorders, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Infections and Sepsis, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Respiratory Infections and Chronic Lung Disease.
Profile compiled from NMC Healthcare's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
NMC Specialty Hospital Al Nahda
NMC Specialty Hospital 7 A St, Al Qusais, Al Nahda 2, Next to Bait AL Khair Building - Dubai
+971 800 6624+1 more branch
NMC Specialty Hospital Al Nahda
NMC Specialty Hospital Al Nahda · NMC Medical Centre Al Nahda
Al Qusais, Dubai
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