
Dr. Dharmendra Panchal Specialist Internal Medicine
Years of Experience : 11
Nationality : India
Languages Known : English, Hindi, Gujarati, German
Education & Training: MD FRCP Edin
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Dr. Dharmendra Panchal is a seasoned Internal Medicine Specialist with a strong focus on Diabetes and Endocrinology. He completed his MBBS from B J Medical College, Ahmedabad, and earned his MD in Medicine from NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Panchal has served in several leading institutions, including Apollo International Hospital, Narayana Health (NH), Shalby Hospitals, and Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute (GCRI). He most recently held the position of Assistant Professor at Dr. M.K. Shah Medical College & Research Centre, where he led the Department of Diabetes and Endocrine. A pioneer in Digital Diabetes Care in Gujarat, Dr. Panchal has played a key role in the development of innovative healthcare models such as the Blue Index – The Diabetes Health Score and the Diabetes Freedom Model, both of which have gained international recognition. He has also led structured diabetes management programs and initiated digital health innovations aimed at enhancing long-term patient outcomes. Dr. Panchal is driven by a deep commitment to innovation, patient-centered care, and collaborative healthcare solutions. His mission is to advance global diabetes care through structured, data-driven approaches that deliver impactful and sustainable results.
Expertise
- Diabetes Mellitus: Control, Remission and Prevention
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Diabetes in Pregnancy (Gestational Diabetes)
- CGM and Insulin Pump Therapy
- Diabetes induced sexual dysfunction
- Obesity
- Hypertension and Dyslipidemia
- Thyroid disorders
- PCOS and Metabolic Infertility
- Growth and Development disorder
- Osteoporosis
- Other Hormone Disorders
Membership
- IMA – Indian Medical Association
- API – Association of Physicians of India
- RCPE – Royal College of Physician
- RSSDI – Research Society for Study of Diabetes in India
- IDF – International Diabetes Federation
- ADA – American Diabetes Association
- AACE – American Association of Clinical Endocrinologist
- EASD – European Association of Study in Diabetes
- ESE – European Society of Endocrinology
Blogs

Diabetic Nephropathy
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Diabetic Eye Disease
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Gestational Diabetes: What Is It, And How Should It Be Treated
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