Dr. Babitha Mekkayil

Dr. Babitha Mekkayil is a Consultant Rheumatologist at NMC Healthcare in Abu Dhabi with 17 years of clinical experience spanning the UK and India. She completed her medical degree at Calicut Medical College, India, in 2006, followed by comprehensive postgraduate training in the UK where she obtained specialist qualifications including MRCP (UK) Rheumatology, CCT Rheumatology, and FRCP (Edin). After completing her CCT in 2020, she worked as a Consultant Rheumatologist at Darlington Memorial Hospital in the UK for two years, then at Baby Memorial Hospital in Calicut, India, from September 2022 to June 2024.

Dr. Mekkayil treats a wide range of rheumatological conditions including inflammatory and non-inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue diseases, osteoporosis, and vasculitis. She provides comprehensive care for patients with joint pain and autoimmune disorders, combining her UK specialist training with extensive clinical experience.

She is a good fit for patients seeking expert management of chronic joint conditions, autoimmune diseases, or bone health concerns who value experienced, internationally trained specialists.