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Profile Description

Dr. Rishi Ramathal is an Internal Medicine physician and certified hypertension specialist with expertise in diabetes mellitus, endocrine disorders, and complex medical conditions. He has transitioned into safety and pharmacovigilance, with experience in case processing and knowledge of ARGUS, C3D, VeevaVault, and MedDRA.
Dr. Ramathal has over 15 years of clinical experience in providing medical care in both government health services and private practice clinic settings. His work involves managing complex medical issues and applying clinical care guidelines.
He has served as the Acting Head of Clinical Services in a district general hospital, overseeing cross-functional team interactions for management and problem-solving. Dr. Ramathal has also led the Internal Medicine and Endocrinology Departments.
He mentors junior medical staff and assists residents in completing postgraduate exams. Dr. Ramathal contributes to medical education through ongoing training for physician trainees and residents. His experience includes research methodology, protocol drafting, data analysis, publications, and presentations. He is a peer reviewer for several journals and participates in the speaker bureau for pharmaceutical companies. Dr. Ramathal is a member of the hospital drugs and therapeutics committee, where he leads the analysis of emerging clinical trial data for novel drugs targeted for the local formulary.
Dr. Ramathal specialises in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology & Diabetes and Hypertension

Qualifications

MBBS, MRCP (UK)

Research & Publications

Ramtahal, R., Dhanoo, A. A Case of Graves' Disease Resistant to Carbimazole. West Indian Medical Journal. 2023, 69(9): 650-651.
Ramtahal, R., Mannem, S., Budhoo E. Pulmonary Emboli Secondary to Temporary Limb Immobilization Due to Metatarsal Fracture: A Case Report. JOJ Nursing & Health Care. 2017, Oct; 5(2): 1-3.
Ramtahal, R. A., & Dhanoo, A. Subclinical hypothyroidism causing hypertension in pregnancy. J Am Soc Hypertens. 2016, Sep; 10(9): 691-693. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 27506728.
Ramtahal, R., Khan, C., Maharaj-Khan, K., Nallamothu, S., Hinds, A., Dhanoo, A., Yeh, H., Hill-Briggs, F., Lazo, M. Prevalence of self-reported sleep duration and sleep habits in type 2 diabetes patients in South Trinidad. J Epidemiol Glob Health. 2015, Dec; 5(4 Suppl 1): S35-43.
Ramtahal, R. (2015, August 03). Common Errors in the Measurement of Blood Pressure.
https://clinmedjournals.org/articles/ianhc/clinmed-international-library-ianhc-1-004.php?jid=ianhc.
Ramtahal, R., Nalamothu, S., Nweze, O. (2015, July 20). Prevalence of chest pain in older patients in Trinidad and influencing factors. http://www.smartscitech.com/index.php/emph.
Reyes, A. J., Ramcharan, K., Ramtahal, R. (2015, January 01). Novel transient alien limb phenomenon heralding a diabetic hyperosmolar non-ketotic state with leukoaraiosis: a video presentation. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2015-212865.
Ramtahal, R., Ramtahal, V. A Case of Metformin induced hypoglycemia. Caribbean Medical Journal. 2014, Dec; 76(2): 15-16.
Nallamothu, S. R., Ramtahal, R., Nweze, O. Profile of Older People Attending an Emergency Department in Trinidad. Caribbean Medical Journal. 2013, Jun; 75(1): 5-7.

Abstracts
Ramtahal, R., Khan, C., Maharaj-Khan K., Nalamothu, S., Lazo, M., Hill-Briggs, F. Prevalence of sleep disorders in patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Trinidad. West Indian Medical Journal. 2014, May; 63(Suppl 2)(25): 24.
Presentations
Ramtahal, R., Prevalence of sleep disorders in patients with Types 2 Diabetes in Trinidad Oral Presentation presented at: Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) 59th Annual Scientific Meeting; Oranjestad, ABW.