Dr. Mohammad Wahiduzzaman
Assistant Professor | Consultant Cardiologist & Diabetologist | Lifestyle Medicine Physician
Dr. Mohammad Wahiduzzaman brings more than 25 years of extensive clinical practice, research leadership, and medical education in cardiovascular diseases, diabetes management, and non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention. Holding a prestigious PhD in International Health from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) Munich (Germany) under a DAAD Scholarship, a Diploma in Cardiology (D-Card) from NICVD, and Certified Diabetologist recognition from BIRDEM, he synergizes cutting-edge international research with compassionate, patient-centered lifestyle therapeutics.
20+ Years
Clinical and Academic Experience
PhD
International Health, LMU Munich(DAAD Scolarship)
Lancet
Global Burden of Disease 2021 Co-Author, 2025
Qualifications & International Training
PhD in International Health (Focus: Type 2 Diabetes)
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) Munich, Germany (DAAD Scholarship)
Doctoral research on determinants of clinical outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes
D-Card (Postgraduate Diploma in Cardiology)
National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), University of Dhaka
Advanced post-graduate clinical training in coronary and preventive cardiology
MBBS
Sylhet M.A.G. Osmani Medical College & Hospital, Chittagong University
Core medical degree and comprehensive clinical rotations
Certified Diabetologist (CCD)
BIRDEM, Dhaka
Specialized clinical certification in diabetes diagnosis, insulin therapy, and complications
Postgraduate Course in Diabetes
Boston, USA
Advanced clinical curriculum on modern evidence-based diabetes therapies
Advanced Course in Endocrinology
Singapore (in collaboration with MAYO Clinic)
Clinical updates on hormone disorders, metabolism, and endocrine therapies
Specialized Medical Services
Blending modern medical guidelines with personalized lifestyle interventions to achieve optimal chronic disease control.
Diabetes Care & Reversal Pathways
Personalized insulin management, continuous glucose monitoring, gestational diabetes protocols, and sustainable remission programs for Type 2 diabetes.
Cardiovascular Care & Hypertension
Hypertension control, coronary artery disease management, lipid optimization, and comprehensive cardio-metabolic risk reduction.
Lifestyle Medicine & Metabolic Weight Management
Evidence-based nutritional therapy, safe physical activity guidance, sleep health, and habit-formation coaching to tackle disease root causes.
Where Dr. Wahid Consults Patients
Regular consultation chambers in Dhaka and specialized lifestyle programs, along with telemedicine access for remote patients.
Ibn Sina Diagnostic & Consultation Center, Mirpur
Serial & Inquiries: 09610009621+880 1982123355
DLM Center (Center for Diabetes and Lifestyle Medicine)
Serial & Inquiries: +880 1982123355
Relationship with DLM Center
Recognizing through 25+ years of practice that medications alone cannot reverse lifestyle-driven metabolic diseases, Dr. Mohammad Wahiduzzaman founded the DLM Center (Center for Diabetes and Lifestyle Medicine). DLM Center provides a structured, 6-step medical lifestyle modification pathway that empowers patients to reduce medication reliance and reclaim their vitality.
Career
Academic and Clinical Experience
Helping people prevent, manage and live healthier through evidence-based medicine and lifestyle medicine.
Consultant Cardiologist
Base Bashar, Bangladesh Air Force, Dhaka Cantonment
Associate Professor
Department of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD), Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS), Dhaka
Consultant Cardiologist
BNS Haji Mohsin Sick Bay, Dhaka Cantonment
Conceptualizer, Coordinator & Faculty
"The Burden of Noncommunicable Diseases," co-organized by the Centre for International Health (CIH) at LMU Munich and the Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS)
Associate Professor (Adjunct)
Department of Public Health, North South University
Senior Research Fellow
Department of Health Promotion and Health Education, BUHS, Dhaka
Senior Clinical & Leadership Role
BADAS and NHN-affiliated institutions. Over two decades of continuous tenure as Consultant Cardiologist, Center Director, and Head of the Coronary Care Unit, including service at BIHS, Shaheed Khaleque-Ibrahim General Hospital, and the Adabar Center.
Academic Foundation and Ongoing Research
Educational Qualification
PhD — International Health
Centre for International Health, LMU Munich. Thesis: Study on the Determinants of Clinical Outcomes of Type 2 Diabetes Patients in Bangladesh. DAAD Scholarship.
D-Card — Postgraduate Diploma in Cardiology
National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), Dhaka University
Training & Courses
Internal Medicine (Shaheed Suhrawardy Hospital), Endocrinology Advanced Course (Jointly with MAYO Clinic), Diabetology Certificate Course
MBBS
Sylhet M.A.G. Osmani Medical College & Hospital, Chittagong University
Selected Research Projects
Comparative Health Systems Review — One Health Lens
A comparative study of health systems in Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal. CIHLMU One Health Network Funds, 2026–2027.
NCD Digital System (WHO PEN)
Digitization of the NCD management model at the Upazila level in Bangladesh, 2023–24.
Determinants of Clinical Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes
Joint research by BUHS and LMU Munich. BMRC Competitive Research Grant, 2017.
Mobile Phone Intervention for Diabetes
Joint initiative with Johns Hopkins University, icddr,b, and LMU Munich.
Affiliations
Professional Research Affiliations
Selected Research Papers
Global Forecasting Study on Overweight and Obesity in Adults
Published in The Lancet as part of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021, where Dr. Wahiduzzaman served as a co-author.
Ng M, Gakidou E, et al. Wahiduzzaman M et al. — The Lancet, 2025
Parallel Global Study on Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents
Part of the same GBD 2021 series, focusing on childhood and adolescent overweight and obesity.
Kerr JA, Patton GC, et al. Wahiduzzaman M et al. — The Lancet, 2025
Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy and Its Association with Medication Non-Adherence
A study on the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy at a tertiary hospital in Bangladesh and its correlation with medication non-adherence.
Int J Community Med Public Health, 2023
Disease Knowledge and Its Determinants in Type 2 Diabetes Patients
An analysis of disease knowledge and its determining factors among type 2 diabetes patients in a low-resource setting.
Journal of Diabetology, 2021
Clinical Characteristics and Complications of Type 2 Diabetes Patients
A study on the clinical characteristics and complications of type 2 diabetes patients at an urban hospital in Bangladesh.
Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews, 2014
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Begin Your Path Toward Sustainable Health
Consult with Dr. Mohammad Wahiduzzaman for evidence-based diabetes, heart, and lifestyle medical care.
Call for immediate appointment: 09610009621 / +880 1982123355