
Internal medicine specialist with expertise in diabetes and endocrine disorders
Experience
14 years
Languages
English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil
Location
Deira, Dubai
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Saji Kottarethu Chacko is a consultant physician in internal medicine at NMC Healthcare Dubai, with over a decade of clinical experience across India and the UAE. He completed his MBBS in 1997 and MD in Internal Medicine from Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Karnataka, before building a career in hospital medicine and medical education.
Throughout his career, Dr. Chacko has worked across multiple respected institutions, progressing from resident positions at Sri Siddhartha Medical College and Christian Medical Centre to senior roles as Assistant Professor and Consultant Physician at Pushpagiri Medical College & Research Institute in Kerala. His clinical focus centres on managing acute and chronic medical conditions, with particular expertise in diabetes and endocrine disorders—conditions that require ongoing management and lifestyle adjustment.
Dr. Chacko is suited for patients seeking a thorough, experienced internist for general health management, chronic disease monitoring, and complex medical problems. His background in medical education and specialist training means he explains conditions clearly and tailors treatment to individual circumstances.
Special interests: diabetes management, endocrine disorders.
Extracted from the doctor's hospital profile — patient-friendly terms
MD in Internal Medicine
Sri Siddhartha Medical College, India · 2003
MBBS
Sri Siddhartha Medical College, India · 1997
Consultant Physician, Internal Medicine
NMC Healthcare Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Assistant Professor and Consultant Physician, Department of Medicine
Pushpagiri Medical College & Research Institute, India
Resident, Medicine Department
Sri Siddhartha Medical College, India
Resident Duty Doctor
Christian Medical Centre, India
Consultations are available in English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil.
NMC Healthcare — NMC Medical Centre, Deira, Dubai, Deira, Dubai.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Abdominal Pain, Acute Infections, Chest Pain, Diabetes, Fever, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Metabolic Disorders.
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