Dr. Babitha Mekkayil

Dr. Babitha Mekkayil

Rheumatologist

4.2 (72 reviews)

Consultant Rheumatologist

11+ Years of Experience

NMC Specialty Hospital

Zayed the First St., Near Sama Tower, Madinat Zayed, P.O. Box: 6222, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Country: United Arab Emirates

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Brief about Dr. Babitha Mekkayil

Dr. Babitha Mekkayil is a Consultant Rheumatologist with over a decade of experience in managing a wide spectrum of rheumatic diseases. She holds prestigious qualifications, including MRCP (UK), CCT in Rheumatology, and FRCP (Edinburgh). Having worked in leading hospitals in the UK and India, she brings deep expertise in treating arthritis, connective tissue disorders, vasculitis, and osteoporosis. Dr. Babitha Mekkayil is also actively involved in clinical research and medical education, with multiple presentations at British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) conferences and teaching roles in MRCP PACES training. She is fluent in English and Malayalam, and conversant in Hindi.

Academic Contributions & Recognition

  • Published and presented extensively at prestigious forums, including the British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) conferences

  • Actively involved in teaching and mentoring, including MRCP PACES training at James Cook University Hospital

  • Recognized for contributions to medical education and advancing clinical care

Qualifications
  • MBBS – Calicut Medical College, India (2006)

  • MRCP (UK) – Membership of the Royal College of Physicians

  • CCT (UK) – Certificate of Completion of Training in Rheumatology

  • FRCP (Edin) – Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh

Work Experience of Dr. Babitha Mekkayil
  • Consultant Rheumatologist, Darlington Memorial Hospital, UK (2 years post-CCT)

  • Consultant Rheumatologist, Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut, India (Sept 2022 – June 2024)

Specialties of Dr. Babitha Mekkayil
  • Rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory arthritis
  • Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis
  • Psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis
  • Connective tissue diseases like lupus, Sjögren’s syndrome, and vasculitis
  • Fibromyalgia and muscle-related disorders
  • Gout and other crystal-induced arthritis
International Patients Support
  • Online medical opinion before travel
  • Visa invitation letter support
  • Airport pickup & accommodation assistance
  • Dedicated international patient coordinator
  • Post-surgery follow-up after return
Trusted by International Patients Worldwide

Patients from over 25+ countries have trusted Dr. Babitha Mekkayil for advanced medical treatment in India.

"Very smooth experience for an international patient. Strongly recommended."
Hassan R. — Qatar
"Doctor was very confident and experienced. I felt safe coming to India for treatment."
Fatima A. — Iraq
"From online opinion to surgery in India, the coordination was perfect. Highly recommended."
Joseph K. — Kenya
"Excellent experience. Dr. explained everything clearly and surgery was successful. Medsurge handled visa and stay smoothly."
Abdul Rahman — Nigeria
"Highly experienced surgeon. I trusted him immediately after first consultation."
Ali M. — Saudi Arabia
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