Dr. Rakesh Panjwani Specialist Internal Medicine

Years of Experience: 6

Nationality: Pakistani

Languages Known: English, Hindi, Urdu, Sindhi

Qualification: FCPS, MBBS

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Biography

Dr. Rakesh Panjwani completed his residency at DOW University in Karachi, Pakistan, in 2012. He then earned his postgraduate degree (FCPS) in Internal Medicine from the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan and successfully passed the MRCP 1 & 2 theory exams.

Dr. Panjwani has authored several articles in international journals and publications. He has worked as a Specialist in Internal Medicine at various tertiary care hospitals in Karachi, including the renowned Dow Medical University. In May 2024, he joined LLH Hospital in Abu Dhabi as a Specialist in Internal Medicine.

Dr. Panjwani has made significant contributions to the field of medicine by presenting numerous studies, cases, and abstracts at national and international medical conferences. His core interests include autoimmune disorders, diabetology, hypertensive ailments, metabolic syndrome, and liver disorders. His areas of expertise include,

Diabetes and its complications
Thyroid disorders
Hypertension
Lipid management
Lifestyle diseases & obesity management
Joint pain & autoimmune disorders
Epilepsy
Pneumonia and other infectious diseases
Bronchial asthma and COPD
Acid peptic disease and gastrointestinal diseases
Anemia and hematological diseases
Specializing in adult health and wellness

Awards & Achievements

Successfully passed MRCP 1 & 2 theory exams.
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

Research & Publications

"Association of Vitamin D Deficiency with Diabetic Gastroparesis and its Intramuscular Vitamin D Treatment" (International Journal of Health Sciences ISSN)
"Evaluating COVID-19 Epidemiology, Clinical Outcomes, and Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio as a Prognosticator of Disease Severity" (PBMJ Vol. 5, Issue 4, April 2022)
"Portal Vein Diameter and Spleen Size as Non-Invasive Predictors of Esophageal Varices in Patients with Viral Cirrhosis" (Pak J Surg 2020; 36(1):20-24)