Dr Nazia Salam is a highly experienced British family medicine consultant boasting two decades of dedicated service in the field. After graduating from Southampton Medical School in 2004, she embarked on a comprehensive medical training journey encompassing specialities such as medicine, general surgery, emergency medicine, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, and psychiatry. Dr Nazia’s commitment led her to attain her MRCGP in 2008, solidifying her membership with the Royal College of General Practitioners, London.
Beyond her foundational qualifications, Dr Nazia holds additional certifications in obstetrics and gynaecology (DRCOG) and family planning and sexual health (DFSRH). She has a profound interest in psychiatry and mental health and provides compassionate care through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and counselling services. Dr Nazia is deeply involved in postgraduate medical education as a trainer and examiner in family medicine and urgent care.
Having served nine years in Hampshire and London, covering various facets of family and emergency medicine, Dr Nazia transitioned her expertise to the dynamic healthcare landscape of Abu Dhabi in 2013. Over the past 11 years, she has made significant contributions to healthcare in the UAE, serving as a clinical and educational lead, examiner, and medical director. Her endeavours have enhanced healthcare quality and implemented international accreditations such as JCIA and CARF.
Registered and licensed with the General Medical Council UK, Department of Health Abu Dhabi, and Dubai Health Authority, Dr Nazia is also an active member of esteemed professional bodies, including the British Medical Association and the Royal College of General Practitioners.
Scope of Services:
Dr Nazia offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services tailored to meet the diverse needs of her patients:
- Lifestyle and preventive disease management, including executive health checks and cancer screening.
- Vaccination services for children and routine adult vaccinations, including travel vaccines.
- Smoking cessation programs.
- Mental health and well-being support, with expertise in CBT and counselling for conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, and PTSD.
- Women’s health and gynaecology services, covering contraception, menopause management, and breast screening.
- Men’s health services address prostate problems, erectile dysfunction, and testicular disorders.
- Sexual health services, including STI screening and treatment.
- Child and adolescent health services such as vaccinations, growth and development monitoring, acute illness management, and chronic disease care.
- Adult chronic disease management for conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, asthma, COPD, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and obesity.
- Urgent care and acute illness management.
- Diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat conditions, as well as eye conditions.
- Management of infectious diseases such as respiratory illnesses, urinary tract infections, and gastrointestinal infections.
- Gastrointestinal condition management includes IBS, dyspepsia, haemorrhoids, and rectal bleeding.
- Dermatological services cover skin rashes, infections, mole checks, acne, psoriasis, eczema, warts, and verrucae.
- Musculoskeletal disease management, including fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, osteoporosis, and osteoarthritis.
- Neurological evaluation and management of headaches, dizziness, numbness, and weakness.
With her extensive experience and dedication to holistic patient care, Dr Nazia Salam is a trusted ally in pursuing health and wellness.
Please get in touch if you would like to book an appointment with Dr Nazia.
