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. In 2024 she completed the emergency medicine and disaster management qualification from Harvard medical school.

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 12 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. 

Her current specialist interest is focused on wellness and preventive medicine, with a commitment to educating and empowering individuals to enhance their quality of life.

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 & Preventive Health: Executive health checks, cancer screenings, and disease prevention strategies.
• Workforce Wellness & Health Education: Promoting employee health through education and well-being programmes.
• Chronic Disease Management: Ongoing care for conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, asthma, COPD, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and obesity.
• Women’s Health & Gynaecology: Comprehensive care for contraception, menopause management, and breast screening.
• Men’s Health: Prostate health, erectile dysfunction, and testicular disorder management.
• Mental Health Support: Specialised in CBT and counselling for conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, and PTSD.
• Smoking Cessation: Structured support for quitting smoking.
• Sexual Health: STI screening, treatment, and prevention services.
• Vaccination Services: Routine immunisations for children and adults, including travel vaccines.
• Child & Adolescent Health: Monitoring growth, development, vaccinations, and management of both acute illnesses and chronic conditions.
• Urgent & Acute Care: Timely treatment for urgent health concerns and acute illnesses.
• ENT & Eye Care: Diagnosis and management of ear, nose, throat, and eye conditions.
• Infectious Disease Management: Treatment of respiratory infections, UTIs, and gastrointestinal illnesses.
• Gastrointestinal Health: Care for conditions such as IBS, dyspepsia, haemorrhoids, and rectal bleeding.
• Dermatology: Diagnosis and treatment of skin rashes, infections, mole checks, acne, psoriasis, eczema, warts, and verrucae.
• Musculoskeletal Health: Management of conditions such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, osteoporosis, and osteoarthritis.
• Neurological Care: 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.