About Dr Dheeraj Khiatani

Dr Dheeraj Khiatani has a range of clinical interests in the field of Nutritional, Lifestyle and Aesthetic medicineDr Dheeraj served as the Medical Society President during his time at Kings College London School of Medicine in the United Kingdom. He was also elected to join the Mount Sinai Hospital in the United States and took on the elective position in cardiology.

Dr Dheeraj had experiences in multiple specialties while rotating through the National Health Service (NHS) hospitals in England and these specialties include Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G), Anaesthesia and Intensive Care (ICU) medicine. He also gathered experiences in the field of Emergency Medicine and ENT surgery while serving at local medical institutions like Singapore General Hospital and National University Hospital. He has a range of clinical interests in the field of Nutritional, Lifestyle and Aesthetic medicine.


Contact Dr Dheeraj Khiatani

Phone: 6702 1929

Education

  • MBBS (UK) BSc (Hons) (UK)

Awards and Achievements

  • Awarded the George Leech Cup for his contribution to the student welfare during his time as a Medical Society President at Kings College London School of Medicine.

  • Attained a Level 1 Certificate Course in Aesthetic Medicine as presented by the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine.

Recent Answers

When is screening for iron deficiency important?

Screening is important if you have a history of iron deficiency or ever been told that you have a low level of haemoglobin, i. e anaemia. More importantly, you should get tested if you think you are at risk of developing iron deficiency, which includes: women with heavy periods, vegetarians or those who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease as this would impair iron absorption from your diet.

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Dr Dheeraj Khiatani

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Why are women more prone to iron deficiency?

Women are more prone to iron deficiencies for 2 main reasons: Monthly menstrual periods Women with (heavy) menses are more prone to developing iron deficiency. Every 1mL of blood contains 0. 5mg iron; any woman with heavy menses can experience volumes exceeding 80mL per month, which equates to ~500mg iron (or more) per year. This is comparable to the blood loss from undergoing major surgery every year. It is really difficult/near impossible to absorb this amount of iron from our diet to replace this, hence, women are more likely to be deficient.

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What are some signs of iron deficiency in children?

Iron deficiency is vital for your child’s growth and development and iron deficiency can affect health and even lead to anaemia. Iron deficiency during pregnancy gives rise to increased negative perinatal outcomes, including premature labour and low birth weight. In turn, these increase the likelihood of the child developing iron deficiency. The signs of iron deficiency in children are largely similar to that in adults but may be more non-specific. Signs include pale skin, poor appetite, slowed growth and development.

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Dr Dheeraj Khiatani

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160 Robinson Rd #04-11 Sbf Centre Singapore 068914

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* This profile has been last updated on March 5, 2020.