Dr. Anoop Misra, MBBS, MD

Anoop Misra, MBBS, MD, works as an endocrinologist and diabetologist with a focus on nutrition at Fortis C-DOC Centre of Excellence for Diabetes, Metabolic Diseases and Endocrinology, New Delhi in New Delhi, India, with a career centred on diabetes, obesity and metabolic nutrition in South Asians. He serves as Executive Chairman of the Fortis C-DOC Centre of Excellence and Director of the National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation.

He was previously Professor of Medicine at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, where he worked for a decade and headed the Diabetes and Metabolism Group and the Clinical Pharmacology Unit. He is a recipient of the Padma Shri.

Some physicians build a clinical practice around nutrition, treating conditions such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease or digestive disorders with diet alongside conventional medical care. Dr. Anoop Misra practises in this way, with a focus on diabetes, obesity and metabolic nutrition in South Asians.

Dr. Anoop Misra Professional Snapshot

• Full Name And Credentials: Anoop Misra, MBBS, MD
• Profession: Endocrinologist and diabetologist with a focus on nutrition
• Field Of Focus: Diabetes, obesity and metabolic nutrition in South Asians
• Current Position: Executive Chairman of the Fortis C-DOC Centre of Excellence and Director of the National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation
• Institution: Fortis C-DOC Centre of Excellence for Diabetes, Metabolic Diseases and Endocrinology, New Delhi
• Location: New Delhi, India
• Sees Patients: Yes, in a clinical setting
• Previous Appointments: Previously Professor of Medicine at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, where he worked for a decade and headed the Diabetes and Metabolism Group and the Clinical Pharmacology Unit

Academic Background Of Dr. Anoop Misra

The qualifications below are drawn from the institutional, professional body and publisher sources listed at the end of this profile.

• Medical Degree: MBBS, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
• Postgraduate: MD in internal medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
• Fellowship: World Health Organization Fellow at the Royal Free Hospital, London
• Further Training: Faculty appointment in the Department of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas

Where Dr. Anoop Misra Concentrates Professionally

Published professional sources describe the work of Dr. Anoop Misra as centred on:

• Type 2 diabetes in South Asians
• Abdominal obesity and the metabolic syndrome
• Liver fat, pancreatic fat and skeletal muscle mass
• Nutrition and dietary intervention in metabolic disease
• Community diabetes prevention in underserved populations

What Dr. Anoop Misra Leads

• Executive Chairman, Fortis C-DOC Centre of Excellence for Diabetes, Metabolic Diseases and Endocrinology, New Delhi
• Director and President, National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation
• President of Diabetes Foundation (India)
• Former honorary physician to the Prime Minister of India
• Chief Editor of Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome, Clinical Research and Reviews, and Associate Editor of the Journal of Diabetes and the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
• Member of the editorial advisory board of the BMJ and of its regional advisory board for South Asia
• Heads a diabetes certification course at Fortis C-DOC run with the BMJ and the Royal College of Physicians, London
• Member of World Health Organization and Indian Council of Medical Research expert groups on childhood obesity, fatty liver, diabetes and gestational diabetes
• Led the work that produced revised obesity definitions and cut-offs for Asian Indians

Notable Achievements Of Dr. Anoop Misra

• Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian honours
• Dr. B. C. Roy Award, 2006, India’s highest medical honour
• Swastha Bharat Samman, 2010
• Spirit of Humanity Award, Americare Foundation, 2010
• Outstanding Investigator Award, World India Diabetes Foundation
• Ranked among the top two per cent of scientists in diabetes research from India in a Stanford University analysis
• More than 300 scientific papers and book chapters, plus books written for patients on living well with diabetes

Institution And Country Where Dr. Anoop Misra Works

Fortis C-DOC Centre of Excellence for Diabetes, Metabolic Diseases and Endocrinology, New Delhi

New Delhi, India. Clinical commitments at this institution are arranged through its own departments and services. Confirm the current address, department and telephone number with the institution before travelling, because academic appointments and clinic sites change.

Background On Diabetes And Metabolic Nutrition

Nutrition is central to preventing and managing type 2 diabetes, and the right advice is not identical everywhere. South Asian populations develop diabetes at lower body weight and at younger ages than European populations, with more fat stored around the abdomen and liver, so obesity thresholds and dietary targets have been revised for them. Work in this field tests culturally appropriate changes to staple foods, cooking fats and portion patterns rather than importing guidance unchanged.

Subspecialty Colleagues Of Dr. Anoop Misra

If you are comparing specialists, these profiles cover closely related areas of nutrition:

• Dr. Seema Gulati, diabetes nutrition research at National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation and Diabetes Foundation (India)
• Dr. David Jenkins, glycaemic index research at University of Toronto and St. Michael’s Hospital
• Dr. Jennie Brand-Miller, glycaemic index research at School of Life and Environmental Sciences and the Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney
• Dr. Giles Yeo, obesity genetics and appetite at MRC Metabolic Diseases Unit, Wellcome MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge

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Booking And Referral Information For Dr. Anoop Misra

Dr. Anoop Misra is a practising diabetologist and endocrinologist with around 40 years of clinical experience who consults at Fortis C-DOC in New Delhi. Access is usually arranged through the institution, a referring doctor or its own clinic rather than through this directory. Insurance participation, fees and waiting times vary by institution and by plan, and they change over time, so check coverage with both the institution and your insurer before scheduling. Use the enquiry button on this page to ask about availability.

Common Questions About Dr. Anoop Misra

What did Dr. Anoop Misra study?

MBBS, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Anoop Misra?

Anoop Misra, MBBS, MD. Full credentials are listed above.

What position does Dr. Anoop Misra hold?

Dr. Anoop Misra is Executive Chairman of the Fortis C-DOC Centre of Excellence and Director of the National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation, based at Fortis C-DOC Centre of Excellence for Diabetes, Metabolic Diseases and Endocrinology, New Delhi.

What is Diabetes And Metabolic Nutrition?

Diabetes And Metabolic Nutrition is the area of nutrition science concerned with diabetes, obesity and metabolic nutrition in South Asians. Specialists working in it, including Dr. Anoop Misra, study how diet relates to health and translate those findings into guidance.

Has Dr. Anoop Misra received professional recognition?

Yes. Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian honours. Further awards and distinctions are listed above.

Does Dr. Anoop Misra hold leadership roles in the field?

Yes. Executive Chairman, Fortis C-DOC Centre of Excellence for Diabetes, Metabolic Diseases and Endocrinology, New Delhi. A fuller list of appointments appears above.

Where The Information About Dr. Anoop Misra Comes From

• Fortis C-DOC expert profile
• Harvard Medical School postgraduate education faculty listing
• National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation

Accuracy And Review Of This Dr. Anoop Misra Profile

This profile was compiled from the public professional sources listed above, including university faculty pages, professional register and society records, journal author statements and publisher biographies. Qualifications, appointments and awards were checked against at least two independent sources where available. Last reviewed on 30 October 2026.

Update note: Previously Professor of Medicine at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, where he worked for a decade and headed the Diabetes and Metabolism Group and the Clinical Pharmacology Unit.

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Important Notice About This Dr. Anoop Misra Listing

Information only, not medical or dietary advice. Location, services, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with Fortis C-DOC Centre of Excellence for Diabetes, Metabolic Diseases and Endocrinology, New Delhi.