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
Specialisations
- Adrenal Disorders
- Asthma Cholera Diabetes
- cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Endocrinology
- Gestational Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Hormonal imbalances
- Insulin Resistance
- Metabolic Disorders
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Pituitary Disorders
- Sugar
- Thyroid Disorders
- Type 2 Diabetes
Education
Certified Hypertension Specialist - American Society of Hypertension, 2015
Specialty Certificate in Endocrinology and Diabetes - Royal College of Physicians, UK, 2011
Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (UK) - 2010
Visiting Research Fellowship - Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, 2013
MBBS - University of the West Indies, 2004
The Protection of Human Research Subjects - Good Clinical Practice, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program (2023–Present)
Information Security and Management: Information Security, Counterintelligence, Privacy Awareness, Records Management, and Emergency Preparedness, National Institutes of Health (NIH) (2023–Present)
The Protection of Human Research Subjects - Track 1 (biomedical), CITI Program (2023)
Antiharassment Training, NIH (2023)
Implicit Bias Training, NIH (2023)
Plain Language Training, NIH (2023)
Section 508 Compliance Training, TRI (2023)
FDA Inspection training, TRI (2023)
FDA’s Role in Post marketing Drug Safety Surveillance
How FDA and ISMP Utilize Medication Error Reports to Improve Drug Safety
The Ins and Outs of Prescription Drug Labeling
Data Safety Monitoring Board Training Course
NIAID Good Clinical Practices Course
Memberships
Royal College of Physicians UK, Member (2010-Present)
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.
Experience
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
Conditions 