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Om Lakahani

DNB - Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, MD - Medicine, MBBS Endocrinologist, Diabetologist

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DNB - Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, MD - Medicine, MBBS Endocrinologist, Diabetologist

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An Endocrinologist and have completed my DNB Endocrinology training from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi.I am currently working as Consultant Endocrinologist at Zydus Hospital in Ahmedabad.I have completed MBBS MD in Internal Medicine from the prestigious Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda.I have outstanding academic record with four gold medals in MBBS and two gold medals in MD Medicine examination.I was the winner of the celebrated Endocrine Society of India – Torrent Young Scholar Award (ESI-TYSA) in 2016.This is a competition amongst all the DNB/DM Endocrinology residents in India aI have stood first amongst all the residents in Endocrinology nationwide.I was also a runner-up in the ESI-AV Gandhi award for research in Endocrinology. His M.D. thesis got best ‘All India Annual thesis award-2012.’ from Associations of Physicians of India.I have been involved in the teaching of Postgraduate and Undergraduate medical students as Assistant Professor of Medicine and as a tutor in Endocrinology with University of South Wales, UK.I am also involved in research and academics and Ihavecompleted the thesis on “Management of Glucocorticoid-induced hyperglycemia”. I also manages a popular Endocrinology blog called Endocrine cases.I am the founder of Patient Education portal 'Endocrinology India'.Professional MembershipsEndocrine Society, United StatesAmerican College of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), United StatesAmerican College of Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR), United StatesAcademy of Physicians of India (API), IndiaIndian Medical Association, IndiaIndian Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology (ISPAE)European Neuroendocrine tumor society (ENETS).Work ExperienceConsultant EndocrinologistZydus Hospitals, S.G. Highway, Ahmedabad.1st June 2017 – presentConsultant EndocrinologistMellitus – Endocrine Care Centre, 109, Race Course Medical Centre, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.3 February 2017 – 31 May 2017Honorary Tutor in EndocrinologyDiploma- MSc (Learna Med), University of South Wales, Llantwit Road, Treforest, Pontypridd, Mid Glamorgan CF37 1DL, United Kingdom.1st November 2015 – till presentSenior Resident Doctor in EndocrinologyDepartment of Endocrinology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi.3rd February 2014 – 2nd February 2017Assistant Professor of MedicineSmt BK Shah Medical Institute and Research Centre, Piparia, Taluka Waghodia Vadodara.1st November 2012 – 29th January 2014Consultant Physician DiabetologistRace course Medical Centre, Vadodara.8th August 2011 – 31st October 2012Senior Resident Doctor in MedicineDepartment of Medicine, Sir Sayaji Rao Hospital Medical College, Vadodara MS University of Baroda Vadodara, Gujarat.21st April 2011 – 7th August 2011Junior Resident Doctor in MedicineDepartment of Medicine, Sir Sayaji Rao Hospital Medical College, Vadodara MS University of Baroda Vadodara, Gujarat.21st April 2008 – 20th April 2011