Ruby Bhatty, M.D, FRSH, IFCMP

Clinical Consultant – Functional Medicine & Community Health Integration

• Conduct comprehensive virtual consultations utilizing a systems biology approach to identify root causes of health issues, emphasizing the interconnectedness of bodily systems and the influence of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors on health outcomes.
• Collaborate with advanced diagnostic laboratories, including Genova Diagnostics (USA) and Cyrex Laboratories (USA), to interpret precision data, contributing to community health assessments and the identification of prevalent health patterns within specific populations.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans that integrate lifestyle modifications, nutritional interventions, and pharmacological therapies, aiming to address chronic health conditions at both individual and community levels.
• Engage in community-based health initiatives, applying functional medicine principles to promote preventive care, enhance health literacy, and reduce the burden of chronic diseases within the community.
• Contribute to public health research by analyzing data trends, evaluating health interventions, and providing evidence-based recommendations to inform policy and improve health outcomes.

Project Lead – Cosmetic Dermatology and Wellness Clinic, Selfridges, UK

• Led the extensive development of a comprehensive 10-module Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme in cosmetic dermatology and integrative wellness, involving in-depth research on updated clinical principles, safety standards, and emerging evidence-based practices.
• Managed a complex, multi-disciplinary initiative requiring critical analysis of dermatology and wellness interventions, focusing on optimizing patient pathways to enhance health outcomes and satisfaction.
• Implemented quality assurance frameworks and clinical governance protocols to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and best practice standards within a retail-clinic environment.
• Delivered direct patient consultations and minor therapeutic procedures, including intravenous ozone and hyperbaric oxygen therapies, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and clinical governance.

Clinical Lead – Fecal Microbiota Therapy (FMT) Program

• Oversaw the clinical delivery of Fecal Microbiota Therapy (FMT), developing standardized protocols and ensuring full compliance with regulatory frameworks and best practice guidelines.
• Held final clinical responsibility as signatory on all FMT prescriptions, maintaining strict oversight of patient safety and treatment appropriateness.
• Provided expert guidance on donor screening, management, and laboratory procedures in collaboration with TML Science, a subsidiary of Taymount Clinic, ensuring adherence to quality control and biosafety standards.
• Chaired multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, driving continuous quality improvement initiatives aligned with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards for healthcare services in England.
• Delivered comprehensive medical oversight across the patient pathway to uphold robust clinical governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance in the safe administration of FMT therapies.

• Established and led a Care Quality Commission (CQC)–rated aesthetics clinic, ensuring full compliance with CQC standards and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations, with strong emphasis on infection prevention, clinical governance, and patient safety audits.
• Conducted regular internal audits and quality assurance assessments focused on workplace safety, sharps disposal, ventilation standards, personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance, and cross-contamination controls, maintaining alignment with public health requirements and regulatory frameworks.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive staff training programs on Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), clinical waste management, laser safety protocols, and emergency response procedures to uphold occupational health standards and ensure regulatory readiness.
• Oversaw delivery of a broad range of clinical services including injectables, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and laser therapies, with continuous monitoring of clinical outcomes, adverse event reporting, and adherence to evidence-based treatment guidelines.
• Fostered a culture of clinical accountability and safety through the integration of robust incident reporting systems, patient consent protocols, and staff education aligned with CQC’s quality standards and public health priorities.
• Maintained ongoing commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) in aesthetics, longevity medicine, and the public health implications of elective clinical treatments.

• Collaborated with a Consultant Paediatrician to gain practical exposure to NHS protocols, clinical governance, and paediatric care pathways.
• Participated in outpatient clinics and daily ward rounds, contributing to the assessment and management of both acute and chronic paediatric conditions.
• Performed supervised history-taking, systemic examinations, and assisted in formulating differential diagnoses and initial management plans.
• Developed core clinical competencies, including diagnostic reasoning, paediatric communication skills, and evidence-based decision-making.

• Worked alongside a Consultant Paediatrician to gain clinical exposure to NHS protocols and multidisciplinary management in paediatric oncology.
• Attended outpatient oncology clinics and daily inpatient ward rounds, actively participating in academic discussions and case presentations.
• Performed supervised history-taking, physical examinations, and contributed to diagnostic formulation and care planning.
• Strengthened clinical judgement, diagnostic reasoning, and evidence-based decision-making in the context of paediatric malignancies.

• Conducted comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations in an outpatient setting, with a focus on breast health assessment.
• Interpreted mammographic imaging, correlating radiological findings with clinical presentations to aid in the diagnosis and management of breast pathology.
• Contributed clinical and demographic data for the establishment of Pakistan’s inaugural Breast Cancer Registry Database, enhancing research and epidemiological understanding.
• Developed clinical proficiency in breast cancer screening protocols, early detection methodologies, and evidence-based oncological car

Occupational Health Policy Implementation and Regulatory Compliance

• Developed and enforced workplace health policies to align with national and international occupational safety regulations, ensuring proactive risk mitigation and regulatory compliance.
• Conducted clinical health assessments—including audiometry and pulmonary function testing—and delivered tailored health counselling and education to industrial employees, promoting long-term workplace wellbeing.
• Represented occupational health protocols during regulatory audits with UK Glaxo Wellcome teams, effectively communicating compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards and facilitating successful audit outcomes.
• Designed and managed a secure employee health records system, enabling accurate health surveillance and audit readiness while supporting data-driven decision-making for workplace interventions.

• Participated in daily ward rounds, inpatient care, outpatient clinics, and second on-call rota.
• Assisted in ICU management, intrathecal chemotherapy, bone marrow aspirates/biopsies, and central venous access (Broviac catheters).
• Delivered case presentations at CPC/Tumour Board meetings, and contributed to academic activities and teaching of junior colleagues.
• Gained experience in oncological care protocols, treatment planning, and multidisciplinary team collaboration.

Key Contributions in Global Public Health Policy and Research

• Conducted in-depth policy analysis for Pakistan’s national population programme as part of a strategic review commissioned by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, providing critical insights into demographic trends and reproductive health priorities.
• Collaborated on a gender-focused policy evaluation funded by the Australian High Commission, examining how national policies affect women's quality of life in Pakistan—highlighting gaps in health access, autonomy, and social equity.
• Led the identification and acquisition of pivotal policy documents, ensuring comprehensive coverage and accurate contextual understanding of Pakistan’s family planning and reproductive health frameworks.
• Developed an annotated bibliography of empirical research on female fertility in South Asia, contributing to evidence-based policymaking and academic discourse on reproductive health.

Genetic Epidemiology and Population Health Research

• Acquired hands-on experience in molecular genetics, including DNA extraction, purification, and analysis, laying the groundwork for advanced research in genetic epidemiology and public health genomics.
• Contributed to the development of Pakistan’s first national population genetics database, a pioneering initiative supporting research into hereditary disease patterns, ethnic genetic variation, and precision health strategies.
• Supported data collection and analysis critical to mapping genetic markers within diverse population groups—enhancing the country’s capacity for targeted health interventions and genetic risk profiling.

School Health Programme Implementation and Paediatric Health Surveillance

• Assisted in the Ministry of Health, Bahrain’s School Health Programme project, under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Akram Bhatty, UNICEF-affiliated Community Medicine Specialist, contributing to child health policy development in collaboration with international public health frameworks.
• Led patient enrolment and operational logistics for a pioneering School Health Assessment Programme in Lahore, ensuring efficient coordination, high-quality service delivery, and accurate data capture.
• Managed day-to-day project operations, including oversight of health documentation systems and database integrity, ensuring compliance with paediatric health standards.
• Contributed to data analysis and trend identification, providing insight into the prevalence of nutritional, developmental, and wellness-related issues among school-age children—supporting recommendations for scalable public health interventions.

• Outpatient clinics: History taking, physical examination under supervision.
• Management of ICU patients under supervision.
• Exposure to open and closed cardiac surgical procedures: mitral valve replacement, and C.A.B.G.

• Completed a 1:4 rota, with responsibilities in inpatient and outpatient care.
• Independently performed 150 vaginal deliveries, 10 dilatation and curettages (D&Cs), and 1 bilateral tubal ligation (BTL).
• Assisted in 14 Caesarean sections, 2 vaginal hysterectomies, and 2 abdominal hysterectomies.

Field Research and Data Analysis in Infectious Disease Control

• Contributed to a landmark research initiative on “Cultural and Environmental Factors in Diarrhoeal Disease and Treatment”, commissioned by the Harvard Institute for International Development, exploring the intersection of behaviour, environment, and child health outcomes in rural Pakistan.
• Led community-based fieldwork in rural Rawalpindi, including structured surveys, targeted health promotion campaigns, and clinical assessments of paediatric populations to inform culturally sensitive interventions.
• Compiled, cleaned, and analysed field data, supporting the development of evidence-based strategies for diarrhoeal disease prevention and management; findings contributed to a peer-reviewed publication.
• Integrated qualitative and quantitative insights to identify key risk factors and behavioural patterns affecting disease prevalence, shaping localized public health responses.