Dr Salwa Shahbal
Doctor Overview
- 12+ years of experience as a Diabetologist.
- Specialises in the treatment, management and prevention of diabetes.
- Founder and Director of Diabetes Management Centre in Nairobi.
Services Offered
Medical Certification Number
A6895About Dr Salwa Shahbal
Dr Shahbal is an experienced Diabetes Physician in Nairobi with a specialisation in prediabetes, gestational diabetes, eating disorders, weight management, insulin pump therapy, and wound care services.
She is a pioneer in the management and prevention of diabetes, having acquired international training and worked for prominent hospitals, such as AKUH and Avenue Hospital.
She was a member of the quality control team in charge of creating and putting hospital policies into effect to achieve The Joint Commission for International Accreditation.
Education & Career
- Master of Science (MSc), Diabetes Cardiff University
- Master of Science, International Management University of Liverpool
- MBChB/MBBS The University of Nairobi
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost of the consultation fee is KES 4,000.
The doctor accepts cash payments.
There are no advance payments required to book an appointment. All payments are to be done at the doctor’s office.
The consultation takes 30 minutes.
1. Select a service and your preferred date and time. 2. Click on the “Request an Appointment” button on the page. 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
- Diabetes
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Diabetic wounds
- Gestational diabetes
- Infected wounds
- Obesity
- Prediabetes
- Pressure ulcers
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Vasculitis ulcers
Treatment & procedures
- Diabetes management and Prevention
- Nutrition and Fitness counselling
- Wound care services
Insurances Accepted
Office Location
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Diabetes Management Centre
Diabetes SpecialistThe facility provides diabetes management and prevention services to patients across Kenya.
The centre has complete body analysis machines that help determine the amount of fat and water in your body, carving out personalised lifestyle improvement plans such as diet and exercise routines.
The facility aims at increasing the accessibility of specialised care to diabetic patients in Kenya, with the key focus being prevention to reduce the burden of diabetes for the general Kenyan population.
The clinic was founded by Dr Salwa Shahbal, an experienced diabetes specialist with expertise in diagnosing and treating prediabetes, gestational diabetes, obesity, and eating disorders.
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