Dr. Shagufta Zia

Dr. Shagufta Zia is a family medicine physician with 29 years of clinical experience and a strong academic foundation. She holds a PhD in research from the University of Manchester, an MSc from Manchester, and a Masters in Medical Sciences from the University of Nottingham. She trained in Pakistan, then worked and taught at leading UK universities before relocating to the UAE, where she now practises at Medcare in Dubai.

Dr. Zia specializes in the detection and management of chronic diseases including diabetes, neurological conditions, blood disorders, and metabolic disorders. She provides expert guidance on preventive medicine, immunization schedules, and travel health and vaccination. She also manages weight and obesity, offers family planning advice and contraceptive counselling, and screens for and treats sexually transmitted infections and other infectious diseases.

She is a thorough clinician who combines research training with practical family medicine care. Dr. Zia is registered with the UK General Medical Council, the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, and holds certification in reproductive and sexual health. She is an excellent choice if you need comprehensive chronic disease management, preventive care, family planning advice, or travel medicine guidance from a doctor with both research credentials and decades of clinical experience.