Uzma Z Shafqat, MD

Diabetes Center and Adult Endocrinology welcomes Dr. Uzma Shafqat to the practice. Dr. Shafqat is an endocrinologist with extensive training in treating thyroid diseases, obesity-related disorders, polycystic ovarian syndrome, osteoporosis, hormonal deficiencies and diabetes mellitus. Board certified in endocrinology and internal medicine, Dr. Shafqat believes in spending time with patients so they feel informed and empowered to embrace new therapies as part of their lifestyle. After receiving her undergraduate degree from the University of Peshawar, Dr. Shafqat attended Khyber Medical University where she accrued a list of research protocols that earned her academic recognition. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Overlook Medical Center with fellowship training in endocrinology at Rutgers-UMDNJ Medical School. Dr. Shafqat speaks in dialects of Hindi and Urdu, languages that have proven valuable when it comes to patient care. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, gardening, playing tennis, volunteerism and getting involved in her community.