Dr. Afaq Ahmed

Dr Afaq Ahmed is an Associate Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology at Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road and Manipal Clinic, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, with 10 years of experience in diabetes management, thyroid disorders, PCOS, obesity, osteoporosis, pituitary and adrenal conditions, and growth and pubertal disorders.

He holds a Diabetes Foot Care certification from CMC Vellore and has won awards at state, national, and international endocrinology conferences including 1st prize in oral presentation at the Vellore Endocrinology International Congress 2025 and 2nd prize at ESICON 2025.

Whether you are looking for an endocrinologist, diabetes specialist, thyroid doctor, or PCOS consultant in Bengaluru, Dr Afaq Ahmed provides structured, evidence-based hormonal and metabolic care with an emphasis on long-term disease management.

He consults in English, Hindi, and Kannada.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Afaq Ahmed provides comprehensive endocrinology care covering diabetes, thyroid disorders, PCOS, obesity, osteoporosis, pituitary and adrenal conditions, and growth and pubertal disorders.

Diabetes Management in Bengaluru

He has a special clinical interest in gestational diabetes and diabetic foot care, with a dedicated certification in diabetes foot care from CMC Vellore.

• Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes evaluation and long-term management
• Gestational Diabetes diagnosis and management
• Diabetic Foot Care evaluation and complication prevention
• Complex glycaemic disorder management
• Insulin therapy optimisation
• HbA1c management and metabolic monitoring
• Diabetes technology including CGM guidance
• Diabetic complication screening

Thyroid Disorders in Bengaluru

• Hypothyroidism evaluation and long-term management
• Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease management
• Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for persistent and relapsed Graves' Disease
• Autoimmune thyroid conditions including Hashimoto's thyroiditis
• Thyroid nodule evaluation
• Thyroid function test interpretation

PCOS, Obesity, and Metabolic Conditions in Bengaluru

• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) evaluation and management
• Obesity management and metabolic syndrome
• Dyslipidaemia management
• Insulin resistance evaluation

Bone Health and Metabolic Bone Disease in Bengaluru

• Osteoporosis diagnosis and management
• Metabolic bone disease evaluation
• Vitamin D deficiency and calcium metabolism
• Bone density assessment guidance

Pituitary and Adrenal Disorders in Bengaluru

• Pituitary gland disorder evaluation
• Adrenal gland conditions including Cushing's syndrome and adrenal insufficiency
• Prolactinoma management
• Endocrine tumour evaluation

Growth and Pubertal Disorders in Bengaluru

• Growth hormone deficiency evaluation
• Pubertal disorder assessment including precocious and delayed puberty
• Short stature evaluation including rare genetic conditions
• Turner syndrome and Turner-like stigmata evaluation

Hospital Affiliations in Bengaluru

Dr Afaq Ahmed currently practises at two Manipal locations in Bengaluru:

• Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road. Consultation Fee: ₹1300
• Manipal Clinic, Indiranagar. Consultation Fee: ₹1000

Credentials and Trust Signals

Qualifications

• MBBS, KIMS, Hubli
• MD in Internal Medicine, KIMS, Hubli
• DM in Endocrinology, Sri Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (SIMSRC)
• Diabetes Foot Care Certification, CMC Vellore

Awards and Recognition

• 1st prize, Oral Presentation, Vellore Endocrinology International Congress 2025
• 2nd prize, Poster Presentation, Vellore Endocrinology International Congress 2025
• 2nd prize, Oral Presentation, ESICON 2025 (National Endocrinology Conference)
• 3rd prize, Quiz, Hormone Rhythm by KES, Mysuru 2024 (State Conference)

About Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road

Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road provides comprehensive diabetes and endocrinology outpatient and inpatient services including advanced investigations, metabolic workup, and multidisciplinary care for complex endocrine conditions.

Clinical Experience

Dr Afaq Ahmed completed his DM in Endocrinology at SIMSRC before joining the Manipal Hospitals network as Associate Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology at Old Airport Road and Manipal Clinic, Indiranagar.

He has over 10 years of clinical experience in diabetology and thyroid care alongside his superspecialty endocrinology training.

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr Afaq Ahmed has presented award-winning research at national and international endocrinology conferences.

Key research contributions include a prospective study from South India on single-session radiofrequency ablation as a minimally invasive therapy for persistent and relapsed Graves' Disease after antithyroid drug treatment, a case report on Type 3C Diabetes Mellitus presenting with nyctalopia, and a case report uncovering a novel genetic mutation in a short-statured child with Turner-like stigmata.

Book an Appointment with Dr Afaq Ahmed

To check consultation fees and book an appointment with Dr Afaq Ahmed at Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road or Manipal Clinic, Indiranagar, visit HexaHealth.