Dr. Rahul Unnikrishnan
Geriatrician specializing in care of older adults with complex medical needs
Elderly Care (Geriatrics)SpecialistGeneral & Family Care
Experience
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Languages
English, English Urdu Hindi, Hindi, Urdu
Location
Dubai
Sees
seniors
- ✦Trained in geriatric oncology at leading European institution (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy)
- ✦Published research on prostate screening, gastric disorders, and rare conditions in elderly patients
- ✦Based at Dubai Health since 2015
About Dr. Rahul Unnikrishnan
Dr. Rahul Unnikrishnan is a geriatrician based at Dubai Health in the UAE, where he has worked since 2015. He completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBCh) at Calicut University in India, followed by specialized training in geriatrics, including a Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Geriatrics from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University in 2014 and an advanced course in geriatric oncology from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Italy in 2016.
Dr. Unnikrishnan has published research on conditions affecting older patients, including studies on prostate cancer screening in elderly individuals, gastric bleeding disorders, dengue fever in older adults, and rare skull-base infections. His work reflects a focus on both common and uncommon health problems that disproportionately affect seniors.
He is a good fit for older adults seeking comprehensive medical care for age-related conditions, including those with multiple concurrent health issues or less common presentations of disease in the elderly.
Special interests: geriatric oncology, elderly patient screening protocols, uncommon presentations in older adults.
A good choice if you…
- ✓older adults with multiple health conditions
- ✓patients seeking specialized care in geriatric medicine
- ✓seniors with complex or uncommon presentations of illness
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