Dr. Umm e Salma Rashid – Endocrinologist

Dr. Umm e Salma Rashid is a Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist in Peshawar with a clinical background in internal medicine, diabetes management and hormonal disorders. She completed her MBBS from Peshawar Medical College, earning a gold medal, and pursued postgraduate training in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology at Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar.

Her clinical practice focuses on diagnosing and managing conditions affecting the endocrine system, including diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, obesity, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and metabolic bone diseases.

Dr. Umm e Salma Rashid combines her internal medicine background with specialized endocrinology training to evaluate hormonal conditions alongside their effects on overall health. She has also contributed to medical research, particularly in diabetes-related health concerns.

Qualifications and Professional Training

• MBBS – Peshawar Medical College (Gold Medalist)
• FCPS – Medicine
• Postgraduate Training in Endocrinology – Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar

Areas of Expertise

• Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
• Gestational Diabetes
• Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism
• Thyroid Nodules and Goiter
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
• Obesity and Medical Weight Management
• Insulin Resistance
• Pituitary Gland Disorders
• Adrenal Gland Disorders
• Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases
• Vitamin D and Calcium Disorders
• Menstrual and Reproductive Hormonal Imbalances
• Diabetes-Related Metabolic Complications

Clinical Approach to Diabetes Management

Dr. Umm e Salma Rashid provides assessment and management for patients with different forms of diabetes, including newly diagnosed cases and those requiring long-term glucose control.

Her clinical work involves evaluating blood glucose patterns, reviewing HbA1c results, assessing metabolic risk factors and developing treatment plans according to individual patient needs.

Management may involve lifestyle modifications, oral antidiabetic medicines, insulin therapy and regular monitoring to reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications.

Her background in internal medicine is particularly relevant for patients with diabetes who also have hypertension, obesity, abnormal cholesterol levels or other associated medical conditions.

Women’s Hormonal and Metabolic Health

An important area of Dr. Umm e Salma Rashid’s clinical interest is the relationship between hormonal disorders and women’s health.

Conditions such as PCOS, insulin resistance and thyroid dysfunction can contribute to menstrual irregularities, weight changes, acne, excessive hair growth and fertility-related concerns.

Her clinical assessment focuses on identifying underlying endocrine abnormalities and determining suitable medical management.

She has also contributed to research examining sexual dysfunction among women with type 2 diabetes mellitus, highlighting an aspect of diabetes care that can significantly affect quality of life.

Thyroid and Other Endocrine Conditions

Dr. Umm e Salma Rashid evaluates patients with thyroid disorders, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid enlargement and nodules.

Her endocrinology training also covers disorders involving the pituitary and adrenal glands, which regulate several important hormonal functions.

Patients experiencing unexplained weight changes, persistent fatigue, excessive thirst, menstrual disturbances or other symptoms suggestive of hormonal imbalance may require clinical evaluation and appropriate laboratory investigations.

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr. Umm e Salma Rashid has participated in clinical research involving diabetes and internal medicine.

Her research includes work on sexual dysfunction among women of reproductive age with type 2 diabetes mellitus, as well as upper gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with liver cirrhosis.

These contributions reflect her professional interests in metabolic health, women’s health and the wider clinical implications of chronic medical conditions.