Consultant Endocrinologist | Diabetes, Thyroid, Obesity & Metabolic Health Specialist
Dr. Rima is a highly qualified Consultant Endocrinologist specializing in diabetes, thyroid disorders, obesity, lipid disorders and general endocrinology. With advanced postgraduate training at McGill University in Canada and dual American and Canadian board certification, she provides comprehensive, evidence-based care for adults with hormonal and metabolic conditions.
International Training & Qualifications
Dr. Rima graduated from Dubai Medical College for Girls before completing her postgraduate medical training at McGill University.
She completed residency training in Internal Medicine, followed by specialist fellowship training in Endocrinology and Metabolism, achieving American and Canadian board certification in both Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) and continues to maintain her board certifications.
She joined Zayed Military Hospital in Abu Dhabi where she gained extensive clinical and administrative experience.
Her additional qualifications include SCOPE Certification in Obesity Management and certification as a Cardiometabolic Health Provider (CCHP).
Areas of Expertise:
Diabetes Specialist
Dr. Rima provides individualized management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, from newly diagnosed diabetes to more complex cases requiring advanced treatment. Her areas of expertise include:
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Insulin therapy
- Insulin pump therapy and diabetes Technology
- Difficult-to-control diabetes
- Prevention and management of diabetes-related complications
Thyroid Disorders
She evaluates and manages a broad range of thyroid conditions, including:
- Hypothyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Thyroid nodules
- Other common thyroid disorders
Obesity & Weight Management
As a SCOPE-certified obesity management physician, Dr. Rima provides medical assessment and evidence-based treatment of overweight and obesity, with particular attention to associated conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol and other cardiometabolic risk factors.
Gestational Diabetes & Women's Endocrine Health
Dr. Rima has a particular interest in endocrine and metabolic conditions affecting women, including:
- Gestational diabetes
- Diabetes during pregnancy
- Hirsutism and androgen excess
- Thyroid disorders in women
- PCOS
Cholesterol & Cardiometabolic Health
As a Certified Cardiometabolic Health Provider (CCHP), she has a particular interest in the integrated management of metabolic and cardiovascular risk factors, including:
- High cholesterol and other lipid disorders
- Obesity
- CKD and MASLD
- Cardiovascular risk assessment and reduction
General Endocrinology
Dr Rima has very good experience in general Endocrinology topics including
· Calcium disorders
· Osteoporosis and osteopenia
· Hyperprolactinemia
· Secondary hypertension
Patient-Centered Endocrine Care
Dr. Rima's approach combines internationally recognized specialist training with current evidence-based practice. She works with patients to develop individualized treatment plans that address not only their immediate endocrine condition but also their long-term metabolic and cardiovascular health.
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