Prof. Dr. S M Fayaz

OP Timing:

Education & Training:

• M.B.B.S – Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh (2006-2011)
• Internship: Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad (2011-2012)
• M.D. (General Medicine) – JSS Medical College, Mysore (2012-2015)
• PG Diploma in Diabetes – Royal College of Physicians, UK
• Fellowship in Diabetes – Royal Liverpool Academy, UK
• Fellowship in Diabetic Foot – Association of Physicians of India (API)

Experience:

• Consultant, Internal Medicine – Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru.
• Medical Director/Consultant Physician and Diabetologist- Hopewell Multispeciality Clinic, Whitefield, Bengaluru.
• Professor/Associate Professor – East Point College of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru
• Associate Professor – Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru
• Faculty - Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh

Areas of Expertise:

• Diabetes and Chronic disease management.
• Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Thyroid disorders
• Preventive Healthcare and Routine screenings
• Management of Acute and Complex medical conditions
• Internal Medicine consultation and emergency care
• COVID-19 treatment and protocol updates

In Practice:

• Practising as Senior Physician and Diabetologist in Various Hospitals in and around Whitefield, Bengaluru.
• As a clinician, success rate of recovering patients from the illness/diseases is very high.
• Serious and severe(complicated) infections treated with high recovery rates.
• Treated high number of Dengue fevers with excellent recovery rates.
• In most of the Diabetic patients, who were newly diagnosed and with complications, blood sugars are very well controlled with treatment. Patients well counseled about the importance of lifestyle management and adherence to the treatment/follow up.
• Very much interested in bringing awareness about the disease, role of preventive strategies and minimizing the disease severity and complications.
• Diabetic complications -Diabetic neuropathy, nephropathy and peripheral vascular disease appropriately managed.

Special Interests:

• Conducted many seminars, lectures regarding awareness of Diabetes.
• Hypertension - all stages of hypertension were identified and treated successfully.
• Thyroid problems –treated vast numbers of patients.
• Preventive Healthcare

As a Teacher:

• With extreme passion for his field and a love for teaching, he also serves as a mentor for undergraduate and postgraduate medical students and has worked as a professor in various medical colleges in the city.
• Guides postgraduate students in their thesis work.
• Provides practical and theoretical training to internees, house surgeons, and postgraduate students.
• Appointed as an RGUHS examiner for medical students in 2024.
• Authored the book “All You Need to Know About Diabetes” for a better understanding of diabetes.

Memberships and Affiliations:

• Association of Physicians of India (API)
• Royal College of Physicians, UK
• Medical Council of India

Research & Publications:

• Effect on Metformin therapy and Vitamin B12 levels in patients of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
• Effect on Metformin therapy on the levels of Vitamin D in patients of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
• Prevalence of H- Pylori in Gastro- Duodenal Diseases and its Virulence Attribution.
• Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia in Type 2 Diabetes.
• A Study of Clinical Profile of Patients with Hepatic Encephalopathy in A Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital.

Newspaper Articles:

1. https://www.happiesthealth.com/articles/lifestyle/black-plastic-containers-in-food-parcels-are-a-health-risk : Please find coverage on "Black plastic containers used for food parcels" in Happiest Health
2. https://www.happiesthealth.com/articles/lifestyle/hormone-testing-for-millennials : Please find coverage on "Gen X and Hormone Testing" in Happiest Health.
3. https://www.onlymyhealth.com/does-drinking-hot-water-make-blood-thinner-doctor-tells-in-hindi-12977829414 : Please find coverage on "Drinking hot water can make blood thinner" in Only My Health
4. https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/food-wine/can-dark-chocolate-be-part-of-your-daily-diet-an-expert-weighs-in-9490737/ :Please find coverage on "Dark Chocolates" in *The Indian Express
5. https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/what-is-lipedema-and-why-are-indian-women-more-susceptible-to-it-9860808/ :Please find coverage on "Lipidemia and Women" in The Indian Express
6. https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-style/blow-out-candles-birthday-cake-unsanitary-experience-9843896/ :Please find coverage on "Contamination by blowing candles" in *The Indian Express*.
7. https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/dark-vs-milk-chocolate-what-to-gift-valentines-day-health-benefits-9831363/ :Please find coverage on "Dark Chocolate vs Milk Chocolate" in *The Indian Express*
8. https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/food-wine/can-dark-chocolate-be-part-of-your-daily-diet-an-expert-weighs-in-9490737/ :Please find coverage on "Including Dark Chocolate in the Diet" in *The Indian Express*
9. https://www.happiesthealth.com/articles/sleep/how-climate-change-impacts-individuals-sleep :Please find coverage on "Climate Change & Sleep" in Happiest Health.
10. https://www.healthshots.com/preventive-care/self-care/dizziness-after-eating/ :Please find coverage on "Dizziness after Eating" in Health Shots
11. https://www.healthshots.com/preventive-care/self-care/nausea-due-to-air-pollution/ :Please find coverage on "Nausea Due to Air Pollution" in Health Shots
12. https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/wellness/story/why-do-you-doze-off-on-the-couch-but-are-wide-awake-in-bed-2619107-2024-10-19 :Please find coverage on "Falling asleep on the couch" in *India Today*
13. https://www.5dariyanews.com/news/440732-7-Reasons-Why-You-Are-Always-Tired-And-How-To-Reform-It https://health.medicaldialogues.in/health-topics/mental-health/7-common-causes-of-fatigue-and-how-to-tackle-them-dr-s-m-fayaz-135641 https://news.easyshiksha.com/7-reasons-why-you-are-always-tired-and-how-to-reform-it/ https://www.apnnews.com/7-reasons-why-you-are-always-tired-and-how-to-reform-it/ https://www.topworldnewsdaily.com/7-reasons-why-you-are-always-tired-and-how-to-reform-it/
14. Cardiovascular Diseases News: World Heart Day 2022: Cardiovascular diseases killing Indians the most; know about pulmonary embolism & rheumatic condition - The Economic Times (indiatimes.com)
15. Bengaluru city floods and its impact on health - THIP Media
16. Health Care Radius : Strategies for diabetes control Emagazines | Emagazines Latest News, Updates, Reports and Analysis - Healthcare Radius

Languages Known:

English, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Bengali