Dr Zubair Edakkavil
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional specialising in comprehensive health check-ups, wellness assessments, and the management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol. Proficient in respiratory and gastrointestinal care, inpatient services, preventive care, lifestyle counselling, and adult vaccinations. Dedicated to delivering patient-centred care with a focus on improving overall health outcomes through evidence-based practices.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Specialist Internal Medicine
Mediclinic Welcare Hospital, Dubai
Dubai, UAE
08.2003 - Current
Specialist Internal Medicine (Mediclinic Welcare Hospital):
- Provide comprehensive evaluations and management for patients with complex medical conditions.
- Deliver personalised treatment plans that emphasise patient engagement and education.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and optimal health outcomes
Education
MD - Internal Medicine
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
India 07.1993 - 06.1996
MBBS -
J J M Medical College
Davangere, India 08.1985 - 07.1990
MRCP -
Royal College of Physicians ( UK)
UK /2007 -
FRCP -
Royal College of Physicians(Edinburgh)
Edinburgh /2012 -
Skills
- Comprehensive health check-ups and wellness assessments
- Diagnosis and treatment of common and chronic conditions
- Diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol management
- Respiratory and gastrointestinal care
- Inpatient care
- Preventive care and lifestyle counselling
- Adult vaccinations
- Evidence-based practice
- Multilingual communication
Languages
English
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
Arabic
Intermediate
Hindi
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Kannada
Fluent
Certification
DHA Specialist Internal Medicine license
Publications
1. Ahmer A. Longi, Zubair Edakkavil, Misbah Fazlani, Mustafa K. Al Izzi, Arsheena Mohamed, (2025), A Case of Pulmonary Embolism in Polymyositis, Clinical Medical Reviews and Reports, 7(6); DOI:10.31579/2690-8794/275
2. Longi A A, Edakkavil Z, Fazlani M, et al. (May 03, 2025) Splenic Rupture in Infectious Mononucleosis: A Case Report. Cureus 17(5): e83438. doi:10.7759/cureus.83438
3. Misbah Fazlani, Zubair Edakkavi, Ahmer Longi, George Alexander, Syed Abdur Rahman Mustafa.
Community-Acquired MRSA Causing Liver Abscess in an Immunocompetent Patient. Int Clinc Med Case Rep Jour. 2025;4(10):1-7.
4. Edakkavil Z, Fazlani M, Longi A, et al. (November 10, 2025) Angina Pectoris Following Latanoprostene Bunod 0.024% Administration: A Case Report. Cureus 17(11): e96522. doi:10.7759/cureus.96522
Academic experience
Adjunct faculty in Internal medicine in MBRU
Timeline
Specialist Internal Medicine
Mediclinic Welcare Hospital, Dubai
08.2003 - Current
MD - Internal Medicine
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
07.1993 - 06.1996
MBBS -
J J M Medical College
08.1985 - 07.1990
MRCP -
Royal College of Physicians ( UK)
/2007 -
FRCP -
Royal College of Physicians(Edinburgh)
/2012 -