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Dr. Heshma Alruwaili

Consultant Obesity Medicine, Specialized in Obesity Pharmacotherapy.

Dr. Heshma Alruwaili is a consultant Family Medicine, and has a special interest in Bariatric medicine and obesity pharmacotherapy. With an experience of more than 8 years as an obesity medicine physician, she is also holding a position which is a Director of Obesity Medicine Fellowship Training Program.

Dr Heshma Alruwaili is a board-certified Family Medicine Consultant with extensive years of experience managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. After completing a fellowship in Obesity Medicine at University College Dublin, Dr. Heshma Alruwaili now focuses on providing specialized, patient-centered care for individuals struggling with weight—offering evidence-based medications, lifestyle coaching, and behavioural tools to support lasting health improvement.

LANGUAGES

English, Arabic

Education

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Specialization

Internal Medicine

Type of Physician

Full-time

Credentials

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Board Certificate in Family Medicine, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Arab Board Certificate in Family Medicine.
Clinical Fellowship in Obesity Medicine, UCD, Dublin, Ireland.
Membership in the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA).
Membership in the International Bariatric Club.
Membership in American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery(ASMBS).
Membership in the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO).

Professional Experience

Anti-obesity pharmacotherapy – including GLP-1 receptor agonists, combination therapies, and off-label medications based on the latest clinical trial evidence
Lifestyle modification – structured plans targeting sustainable nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and stress management
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – addressing eating behaviors, emotional eating, and weight bias internalization
Weight regain post-bariatric surgery treatment.
Metabolic syndrome and chronic diseases treatment and follow-up.
Hypothyroidism treatment and follow-up.

Patient Testimonials

A warm THANK YOU from me and my wife for taking good care of everything especially From all the Doctors, Nurses during our stay and also of course from the members of Food and Beverage and House Keeping team. Job well done! "Thank you for treating us well".

Jerwin Regalado

The nurses are very helpful and attentive with my needs. Facilities are excellent too. the nurses are so accommodating and friendly… we are grateful to have our first baby here in Aster Mankhool Hospital… thumbs up to the doctors and nurses here.. Thank you so much :)

Fatimah Carumba

I sincerely want to thank the staff of Aster Hospital for their endless effort in making my visit a memorable experience. I want to thank Dr Caroline for been there for me, her advice really helped as a first time mum. Also, Melita and Steffi and other staff of Aster Nurture, thank you so much for the guides and lectures I received during the Mummy’s circle and Parents connect. Remain blessed.

Stella Charles

A warm THANK YOU from me and my wife for taking good care of everything especially From all the Doctors, Nurses during our stay and also of course from the members of Food and Beverage and House Keeping team. Job well done! "Thank you for treating us well".

Jerwin Regalado

The nurses are very helpful and attentive with my needs. Facilities are excellent too. the nurses are so accommodating and friendly… we are grateful to have our first baby here in Aster Mankhool Hospital… thumbs up to the doctors and nurses here.. Thank you so much :)

Fatimah Carumba

I sincerely want to thank the staff of Aster Hospital for their endless effort in making my visit a memorable experience. I want to thank Dr Caroline for been there for me, her advice really helped as a first time mum. Also, Melita and Steffi and other staff of Aster Nurture, thank you so much for the guides and lectures I received during the Mummy’s circle and Parents connect. Remain blessed.

Stella Charles