
MD
Staff physician in primary care with expertise in family medicine, chronic disease, and pediatrics
Experience
18 years
Languages
English
Location
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Sees
children, adults, seniors
Dr. Riyaz Thottakurichi is a Staff Physician in the Primary Care Department at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's Medical Specialty Institute. He trained in India, completing his MD from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute in Chennai, and then built his career in Australia. He worked in internal medicine at John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle before shifting to family medicine, where he held consultant positions in Victoria and Sydney.
Dr. Thottakurichi's clinical focus spans family medicine, chronic disease management, pediatrics and child health, and general dermatology including skin cancer. He manages common long-term conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic diseases in adults and children. His training includes a Fellowship in Family Medicine from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, a Diploma in Child Health from the University of Sydney, and a Diploma in Dermatology from the Australian Institute of Dermatology.
He is well-suited for patients seeking ongoing primary care, preventive health management, and treatment of chronic conditions in a family medicine setting.
Special interests: chronic disease management, skin cancer detection and management, preventive medicine.
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Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, India · 2002
Fellowship in Family Medicine
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Australia · 2016
Diploma in Child Health
University of Sydney, Australia · 2011
Diploma in Dermatology
Australian Institute of Dermatology, Australia · 2012
Residency in Internal Medicine
John Hunter Hospital, Hunter New England Health Service, Australia · 2010
Internship in General Medicine
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, India · 2003
Staff Physician, Primary Care Department
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Consultant, Family Medicine
Enmore Medical Practice, Australia · 2016-2019
Consultant, Family Medicine
Medicaid Family & Accident Centre, Australia · 2010-2016
Resident, Internal Medicine
John Hunter Hospital, Hunter New England Health Service, Australia · 2008-2010
Consultations are available in English.
Cleveland Clinic — Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Chronic Diseases, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Skin Cancer.
Profile compiled from Cleveland Clinic's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
59 Hamouda Bin Ali Al Dhaheri St - Al Maryah Island - Abu Dhabi Global Market Square - Abu Dhabi
+971 800 82223Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi: 4.4★ · 7,639 Google reviews — Google rating for the clinic, not this doctor.
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