Genesis Healthcare Centre | United Arab Emirates
Dr. Rahila Bhatti is a distinguished consultant in Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Obesity Medicine, recognized for her clinical excellence, leadership, and contributions to medical education and research. She holds an MBBS from King Edward Medical College, a BSc in English, and multiple advanced qualifications including MRCP, MRCP Diabetes & Endocrinology, FRCP (UK), SCOPE Certification, and fellowship of the Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine, alongside being an EASO Affiliated National Clinical Fellow. Dr. Bhatti has extensive managerial experience, having established the EASO-accredited weight management clinic at Genesis Healthcare Centre and leading multidisciplinary diabetes and bariatric teams at Mediclinic Dubai. Her work has contributed significantly to service development, quality improvement, and JCI accreditation processes. As an educator, she teaches postgraduate MSc diabetes programs, leads CME activities, supervises medical trainees, and serves as an OSCE examiner. Her research interests include obesity management, metabolic health, diabetes transition care, and patient education, highlighted by her project “Empowering Young People,” which enhanced diabetes self-management for transitioning youth and was presented internationally. With a strong commitment to innovation, holistic patient care, and community engagement, Dr. Bhatti continues to advance clinical practice and inspire future healthcare professionals.
Featured Publications
Bhatti, R., Sadiya, A., Mussa, B. M., Khan, R., & Abusnana, S. (2025). Real-world effects of incretin-based obesity medications on body composition. Obesity Pillars.
Bader, S., Bhatti, R., Mussa, B., & Abusanana, S. (2024). A systematic review of GLP-1 on anthropometrics, metabolic and endocrine parameters in patients with PCOS. Women’s Health.
Bhatti, R. (2022). Bridging the Gap: A Qualitative Analysis of Online Public Forum with Healthcare Professionals in Bursting Myths About Weight Management. International Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders.
Bhatti, R. (2022). Efficacy of bariatric surgery in improving the anthropometrics and metabolic outcomes: A retrospective study from a single private center in Dubai, UAE. Journal of Surgery.
Bhatti, R. (2021). Acute transient hyperglycaemia after COVID-19 vaccination in patients with stable diabetes. EC Endocrinology and Metabolic Research.
Bhatti, R., Warshow, U., Joumaa, M., ElSaban, M., Nawaz, F. A., & Khamis, A. H. (2021). Relevance of anthropometric measurements in a multiethnic obesity cohort: Observational study. Interactive Journal of Medical Research.
Bhatti, R., Khamis, A. H., Khatib, S., Shiraz, S., & Matfin, G. (2020). Clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with diabetes admitted for COVID-19 treatment in Dubai: Single-centre cross-sectional study. JMIR Public Health and Surveillance.