Dr Karim Gariani is an Associate Consultant Physician in the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism, and has led the Diabetology Unit since May 2022.

He studied medicine in Geneva, earning his degree in 2007, and completed internal medicine training mainly at the University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG) from 2007 to 2013. He obtained his MD in 2015 and a PhD in life sciences at EPFL in 2017, focusing on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

He began endocrinology and diabetology training at Hammersmith Hospital in London before completing it back at HUG while conducting research as a scientific chief resident.

Dr Gariani holds dual FMH certifications in general internal medicine and endocrinology/diabetology. Since 2021, he has been a Privat-Docent at the Faculty of Medicine of Geneva.
His research centers on metabolism and diabetes, especially complications related to diabetes. He is also involved in teaching medical students and physicians in training.

RESEARCH AIMS

His research focuses on metabolism and diabetology, with a particular emphasis on complications related to diabetes, such as diabetic foot, neuropathy, and dental issues.

CORE EXPERTISE

Assessment of diabetes-related complications in clinical studies, diabetes management and meta-analysis of diabetes treatment and diabetes-related complications.