Dr. Urman Dhruv

Introduction 

• Dr. Urman Dhruv is the director of the Department of Internal Medicine at HCG Hospitals, Ahmedabad, with an extensive career spanning over 30 years. He holds a diverse range of qualifications, including an MBBS, an MD in Internal Medicine, and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Dr. Dhruv’s commitment to healthcare extends to public awareness programs and diabetes management.
  

Area of Expertise

• He has a notable interest in public awareness programs and specialises in diabetes management. His contributions to diabetes care have earned him the prestigious title of ‘Fellow of Diabetes India’.
  

Research and Publications

• He has authored chapters in textbooks of medicine and written review articles in various medical publications. His important articles cover topics such as cardiac autonomic neuropathy, GLP RA, DPP IV Inhibitors, 2D Echo variables in Type-2 diabetes, obesity, and the role of vitamin D in healthcare. He has recently published a Gujarati audio MP3 for Diabetes education and awareness for the public and patients. 

Medical Breakthrough

• Dr. Dhruv, a pioneer in his field, has been harnessing the power of computerised data since 1998. With an extensive repository of information spanning over two decades, he has amassed data from nearly 10,000 patients. Notably, he was the first physician in Ahmedabad to transition to computerised records and prescriptions.

Awards and Accolades

• Fellow of Diabetes India: Recognised for outstanding academic contributions in diabetes management.
• Investigator of the Year 2017: Awarded by the Indian Society of Hypertension for contributions to the prestigious 3M project.
• Active Committee Member: Dr. Dhruv has been part of committees responsible for creating national diabetes guidelines and national hypertension guidelines.