Dr. Akshaya Shetty – A Consultant Physician and Diabetologist of Note

While healthcare can sometimes feel complicated, Capsule Info seeks out doctors like Dr. Akshaya Shetty to eliminate the complexity and let patients know they and other physicians are acting in their best interests. With more than 13 total years of physician experience, including 8 years as a specialist, Dr. Shetty is an experienced and trusted consultant physician, with a special interest in diabetology. She works in Mumbai where she is well-regarded for her combination of clinical expertise and a warm, patient-centred approach to care.

Education – A Strong Medical Education

Dr. Shetty's medical education began at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, where she completed her MBBS in 2012. Following, Dr. Shetty pursued her MD in General Medicine from Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, in 2015.

To keep up with the current practice of diabetes care, Dr. Shetty has recently added some specialized qualifications to her profile:

The Certificate Course in Evidence-Based Diabetes Management (CCEBDM) (Public Health Foundation of India, New Delhi - 2021),

PG Diploma in Endocrinology (University of South Wales, UK - 2022)

These added qualifications demonstrate Dr. Shetty's dedication to evidence-based practice. She shared a quote from a talk she presented at a community health seminar, "In medicine. You never stop learning. Every study tells you how to better treat someone.

Specialization

Dr. Shetty is a Consultant Physician with a focus in diabetes and endocrine disorders. She sees a wide variety of medical conditions, but she is well recognized for:

• Management of Diabetes Mellitus (both lifestyle and medication)
• Management of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Management of arthritis and pain
• Management of allergies and immunology related disorders
• Management of hypertriglyceridemia

Dr. Shetty uses a combination of medication and also engages in lifestyle counselling. In her work, she sees value in giving patients agency, but frequently says, "the best treatment works when patients own their sound health."

Experience – Over 10 Years of Diversity

Dr. Akshaya Shetty has gained a wealth of experience from working with many of the well reputed hospitals in the area having worked in general medicine and diabetology, as below:

Registrar - D.Y. Patil Hospital and Research Centre (2012-2015)

Clinical Associate - L.H. Hiranandani Hospital (2015-2016)

Senior Resident - B.A.R.C Hospital (2016)

Senior Resident - ESIC Hospital (2017-2018)

Consultant - Holy Spirit Hospital (2021-2022)

This diversity has allowed Dr. Shetty to develop the skillset to manage complex medical scenarios with efficacy and confidence.

Services – General Medical Expertise

Patients attend Dr. Shetty for services that include:

• Viral fever, and general practice
• Hypertension and diabetes
• Allergies and prevention
• Pain and arthritis.

The focus of her clinic is treatment and education. Many patients appreciate that Dr. Shetty can explain things in everyday language to allow patients to make informed decisions about the management of their condition.

Patient Care Approach – Calm and Factual

Dr. Shetty has a reputation of being calm and methodical in her approach to a patient’s care. She has a tendency to assess the way a patient lives their life in building a care plan, as opposed to providing a one-size-fits-all approach. At a recent community health camp, a patient noted, “She doesn’t rush the visits. She listens to you and explains to you why you take each medicine.” 

This level of attention makes Dr. Shetty a popular choice for people living with chronic diagnoses like diabetes or hypertension.