Dr. Yasmeen Ajaz is a Consultant Endocrinologist at the Department of Endocrinology at Medcare Hospital Al Safa. After completing his MBBS, Dr. Ajaz obtained a Masters degree in Internal Medicine, both from India. He has to his credit a post-graduation in Diabetes, & a speciality certification in Endocrinology & Diabetes from the Royal College of Physicians, UK. Further, he has been certified by the European Board in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism & is a Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology.Dr. Ajaz commenced his career in India & spent many years practicing as a physician in Internal Medicine & Endocrinology before he moved to the UAE. In the UAE, he served as an Internist & Diabetologist & even instructed medical students at the Dubai Medical College. He has been the head of the department of Internal medicine & Endocrinology at Belhoul Speciality Hospital & authored several publications in leading journals. His main areas of interest are internal medicine cases, type I & II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, obesity, metabolic syndrome, thyroid disorders & osteoporosis. Dr. Ajaz is actively involved in research programs & has been the principal investigator in many clinical trials related to diabetes in the UAE. He is a member of the American College of Endocrinology.Dr. Ajaz has successfully managed various endocrine-related cases, type I & type II diabetes, gestational diabetes, hirsutism, polycystic ovarian syndrome, male infertility, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, parathyroid & adrenal disorders, parathyroid & calcium disorders with an emphasis on the management of thyroid nodules. He has treated chronic medical diseases including conditions resulting from vitamin deficiencies. He is skilled in the use of provocative tests for the diagnosis of some endocrine tumors & insulin pump therapy.