Dr Kirtida Acharya
Doctor Overview
- 28+ years as a Diabetologist and Endocrinologist.
- Specializes in treating and managing diabetes and hormonal imbalances.
- Dr Kirtida is the National Chair of Diabetes Kenya.
Services Offered
Medical Certification Number
A3603Languages Spoken
About Dr Kirtida Acharya
Dr Archaya has a wealth of experience with dialectological and endocrinological procedures such as insulin pump therapy, biopsies and weight management treatment plans.
She has a private practice in Nairobi and is a qualified consultant endocrinologist with extensive experience working at MP Shah.
She has won several accolades, particularly in diabetes and endocrinology. She often offers talks on diabetes and patient empowerment at health-related conferences and webinars are held both locally and internationally.
Education & Career
- MRCP Dublin, Ireland
- MBCHB University of Nairobi
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The consultation fee is Kes 6,000.
You are required to make an advance payment for online video consultation appointments. You can pay via mobile money or credit cards including VISA and MasterCard. For in-person appointments, make payment at the doctor’s office.
The consultation takes 25 minutes.
1. Click on the “Book Appointment” button on the page. 2. Select a service and your preferred date and time. 3. Confirm your details. Payment is to be made at the doctor’s office. You will be notified through SMS/WhatsApp and email to remind you about your appointment on the chosen date and time.
Yes, you can. You’ll be required to login into your account and click on the reschedule button.
Procedures & Conditions
Conditions
- Addison’s disease
- Adrenal crisis
- Adrenal insufficient
- Adrenal problems
- Cushing’s syndrome
- Diabetes
- Gigantism (Acromegaly)
- Hyperglycaemia
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypopituitarism
- MEN 2B
- Multiple endocrine neoplasia I and II (MEN I and II)
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Precocious puberty
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid disease
- Transgender conditions
Treatment & procedures
- Arterial blood cases
- Arterial bloodlines
- CVPs
- Diabetes blood sugar management
- Diabetes consultation
- Diabetes follow-up
- Diabetes management and Prevention
- Endocrinology consultation
- Endocrinology follow-up
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Thyroid evaluation
Insurances Accepted
Office Location
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