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Physician ReviewerMBBS, MD, PhD (Cantab), FAMS

Dr. Nikhil Tandon, MBBS, MD, PhD, FAMS

Professor & Head, Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, AIIMS New Delhi

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Delhi Medical Council (DMC) & Medical Council of India (MCI)

Professional Background & Bio

Dr. Nikhil Tandon is Professor and Head of the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. Recipient of the Padma Shri award, he is a leading international researcher in cardiometabolic health, diabetes epidemiology, and clinical trials.

Medical Specialization

Endocrinology, Diabetes Epidemiology, Insulin Resistance, Childhood Diabetes

Clinical Experience

30+ Years Academic Medicine & Clinical Endocrinology

Hospital / Clinical Affiliation

Professor & Head, Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, AIIMS, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi

Education & Medical Training
  • PhD in Endocrinology - University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
  • MD in Internal Medicine - All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
  • MBBS - AIIMS, New Delhi

Academic Thesis & Medical Research

450+ Scientific Publications & Cochrane Systematic Reviews
Postgraduate Thesis / Dissertation Title:

“Genetics and Immunological Markers of Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases and Insulin Resistance in South Asians”

Institution: University of Cambridge (United Kingdom) & AIIMS New Delhi

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) doctoral thesis at Cambridge University investigating human leukocyte antigen (HLA) susceptibility loci, phenotypic expression of cardiometabolic syndrome, and childhood obesity genetics.

Key Investigative & Clinical Research Domains:
• Genetics of Type 2 Diabetes in South Asian Populations• Childhood Obesity, Insulin Resistance & Metabolic Syndrome• Autoimmune Thyroiditis & Polyclonal Antibody Profiling• Cardiovascular Disease Risk Prevention in Youth

Clinical Areas Reviewed for mediguide4u:

Prediabetes & Glycemic BiomarkersInsulin Sensitivity & Beta-Cell FunctionCardiometabolic Risk ReductionDiabetic Neuropathy & Nephropathy Prevention
Conflict-of-Interest & Editorial Independence Disclosure

Dr. Tandon reports zero industry sponsorships. Reviews are formulated strictly from clinical trial evidence and WHO/ADA guidelines.

Upcoming Publications

More articles by this clinical expert are currently in the editorial review pipeline.