Dr. Nagwa Khalil Akasha

Specialist Internal Medicine and Endocrinologist

Languages Spoken: Arabic, English Types of Physician: Full time

Dr. Nagwa Khalil Akasha is a distinguished medical professional with over three decades of experience in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. A graduate of Ain Shams University in Egypt, she holds the prestigious title of Member of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (MRCP) and has further honed her expertise with a Master’s in Diabetes from the University of Cardiff.

Throughout her illustrious career, Dr. Akasha has dedicated her professional life to serving the medical community in the United Arab Emirates, both in government and private institutions. Her unparalleled commitment and extensive experience are evident in her adept management of a wide range of conditions, including:

Diabetes
Thyroid Disorders
Parathyroid Issues
Adrenal Disorders
Hypogonadism
Obesity
Various other endocrine and internal medicine conditions

Dr. Akasha’s exceptional skills and compassionate approach have made her a trusted specialist in her field. She is committed to providing the highest standard of care to her patients, ensuring comprehensive and personalized treatment plans tailored to their specific needs.

CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (M.B.B.CH), Ain shams University, Egypt 1981
Diploma in Dyslipidemia Boston University
Certificate in diabetes care Warwick University, UK, 2009
Diploma in diabetes and Endocrinology, Westminster University, UK, 2012
Diabetes Diploma, Cardiff University, UK
Master in Diabetes Mellitus Cardiff University, UK

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Registrar Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Al Maktoum Hospital Dubai UAE, 1989- 1996
Specialist Internal medicine and Endocrinology- Endocrinology unit, Dubai Hospital, DHA, 1996-2007
Specialist Internal medicine and Endocrinology. Belhoul European hospital and Belhoul specialty hospital, 2007-2009
Specialist Internal medicine and Endocrinology- Endocrinology unit, AL Zahra hospital Sharjah and AL Zahra medical center, Dubai – UAE, 2009 - 2017
Specialist Internal medicine and Endocrinology - Endocrinology unit, City center clinic, 2017- 2018
Specialist Internal medicine and Endocrinology - Mediclinic Middle East, Deira city center, 2018 - 2023

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

Member of Sudanese Medical Association
Member of Endocrine Society
Member of Emirate Diabetes Association, EDA
Member of Emirates Medical Association, EMA
Member of American Diabetes Association, ADA
Member of American Association of clinical endocrinologist, AACE

CLINICAL EXPERTISE & SERVICES OFFERED:

Medical management of in-patient , acute medical complications of Diabetes.
Running busy out-patient diabetes specialty clinics including establishing the type 1 diabetes clinic a long with the insulin pump program(SC11) and continuous glucose monitoring (CGMS).
Monitoring and improving the quality of medical care and diabetes management as being the quality facilitator of the diabetology unit.
All forms of Pituitary Disorders/ Tumors and Dysfunctions
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN syndrome)
Thyroid disorders: Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid), Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid), Goiter/ Nodules.
Parathyroid Disorders: Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism
Adrenal Disorders: Addison' s Disease, Primary Hyperaldosteronism (Conn's Syndrome), Cushing Syndrome, Pheochromocytoma
Hypogonadism including Infertility, Erectile Dysfunction
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obesity Management: Lipid Disorders, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Hirsutism
Calcium Mineral Disorders, Vitamin D deficiency/ Osteomalacia
Osteoporosis, Paget’s Disease.

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