Department of Internal Medicine


The Department of Internal Medicine is the largest department at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya. It comprises of 10 sub-specialties, each offering expert clinical care both in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Our faculty, medical residents and staff are committed to ensuring top-notch patient-centered health care, excellence in education and dedication to cutting-edge research. Patient safety and satisfaction remain crucial in our aim to provide the best medical care possible to our patients and their families.

Thank you for your interest in the Department.  Whether you are a patient, prospective student or medical resident, please feel free to tour our webpages to learn more about our department.

​The Department of Medicine offers comprehensive medical services in a diverse range of sub-specialties, including:​​​


 

Our highly trained and experienced team of Dermatologists and nurses strive to ensure excellent patient. 

We are primarily responsible for providing exemplarily care for new born to elderly patients of all skin types presenting with hair, skin and nail problems at the AKUHN. Our services include Dermatological Diagnosis and Management, Dermatosurgical care, and Venereological diagnosis and management.

Common Conditions that we manage include but are not limited to:

  • Acne and Acneiform Eruptions

  • Eczema: Various types of Eczemas

  • Hair loss: Various types of hair loss

  • Nail Conditions

  • Skin Fungal Infections

  • Pigmentary Disorders: Melasma, Vitiligo

  • Mole Mapping and skin cancer management

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Co​ntact us

To book an appointment, please contact:

+254 (0) 111 011 888 / +254 (0) 730 011 888

patient.referral@aku.edu 

To book an appointment online click HERE