Ms. Melanie Dsouza

Ms. Melanie Dsouza is a Clinical Dietitian working at Medcare Hospital – Sharjah. She completed her BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics from Mount Carmel College, Bangalore and an MSc in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition from Manipal University, both in India. Additionally, she completed a Diabetes Educator Certificate Programme offered by the International Diabetes Federation and the Low FODMAP diet certification programme from King's College, London. She is a member of the Indian Dietetic Association (IDA) and the Indian Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (IAPEN).

Ms. Dsouza is a highly qualified Dietitian and a certified Diabetes Educator with more than a decade of experience. She began her career in Bangalore, India, as a Clinical Dietitian at Cloudnine Hospital. Later, she worked as a Clinical Dietitian at Sympatica, a Telehealth platform that supports patients with metabolic conditions and at the Apollo Women and Children Hospital in Bangalore, India. Subsequently, she moved to the UAE to join Aster Hospitals as a Clinical Dietitian. 

Ms. Dsouza specialises in gut and metabolic health, diabetes management, and personalised nutrition plans. She provides evidence-based dietary care for adults with gut health concerns, weight-related issues, diabetes, thyroid conditions, hormonal imbalance, PCOS and cardiovascular risk factors. Her practice integrates clinical science with realistic habit-building, focusing on sustainable improvements in digestion, energy, blood sugar balance, and overall well-being. She believes in a holistic approach to nutrition, considering individual needs and preferences to develop personalised dietary plans. 

Ms. Dsouza’s approach is patient-centred, compassionate and practical. Her area of expertise encompasses gynaecological nutrition (PCOS, hormonal imbalance, fertility nutrition, gestational diabetes, postpartum weight loss), gut health nutrition (constipation, bloating, GERD, IBS, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, pancreatitis), metabolic nutrition (fatty liver, high cholesterol, diabetes, thyroid disorders), paediatric nutrition (childhood obesity, weaning diets, balanced plans for school-going children). She also provides enteral nutrition and diet, based on body composition analysis.

Beyond her clinical work, Ms. Dsouza enjoys travelling and swimming. She speaks English, Hindi, Kannada and Konkani.