Dr. Salma Mohammed Al-Warfalli

Dr. Salma Mohammed Al-Warfalli is a consultant endocrinologist at Tripoli Medical Centre — Libya's largest tertiary hospital — where she manages the full spectrum of hormonal and metabolic disorders. With 13 years of clinical experience, UK postgraduate credentials (MRCP), and a specialist diabetes diploma, she brings international-standard endocrinology to Libyan patients in what is one of the most resource-pressured healthcare environments in North Africa. Diabetes mellitus — both type 1 and type 2 — is endemic in Libya with some of the Arab world's highest prevalence rates, driven by diet, genetics, and sedentary lifestyle. Thyroid disease, particularly hypothyroidism and thyroid nodule management, represents the second major component of her practice. She also manages PCOS, osteoporosis, and adrenal disorders. Her consultations are thorough and structured, ensuring patients leave with a clear understanding of their diagnosis and management plan.

Dr. Al-Warfalli earned her MBBCh from the University of Tripoli, Faculty of Medicine — Libya's foremost medical school. She pursued postgraduate training in the United Kingdom, where she passed the MRCP (UK) examinations — a globally respected benchmark for internal medicine and medical specialist competence. She then completed a Diploma in Diabetes at Cardiff University, focusing on advanced diabetes management including insulin therapy, continuous glucose monitoring, and diabetic complication prevention. She maintains her specialist credentials through membership with the Royal College of Physicians and participation in International Society of Endocrinology congresses. She also attends Arab Diabetes Association meetings for regionally relevant clinical updates.

Dr. Al-Warfalli's endocrinology expertise covers diabetes mellitus in all its complexity — type 1 diabetes including insulin pump therapy, type 2 diabetes with advanced pharmacotherapy, gestational diabetes, and monitoring and management of diabetic complications (retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, foot disease). In thyroidology she assesses thyroid nodules with ultrasound and fine needle aspiration biopsy, manages hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism (including Graves' disease), and evaluates thyroid cancer post-treatment. PCOS is managed with lifestyle intervention, hormonal therapy, and metformin. She uses DEXA scanning for osteoporosis assessment and initiates bisphosphonate and other bone-protective therapy. Adrenal disorders including Cushing's syndrome and adrenal incidentaloma evaluation are within her scope.

Dr. Al-Warfalli consults in Arabic and English. Tripoli Medical Centre serves as a referral centre for patients from across Libya and, historically, from sub-Saharan African countries with ties to Libya. International patients — including expatriates, NGO workers, and diplomatic staff in Tripoli — can access her services through the hospital's outpatient department. For patients with diabetes, she recommends bringing recent HbA1c results, glucose logs, a list of current medications, and any prior specialist letters. For thyroid conditions, recent ultrasound reports and thyroid function tests should be brought. She can correspond in English with referring clinicians abroad.

Dr. Al-Warfalli is a Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) and a member of the Libyan Medical Association and the International Society of Endocrinology. She has been recognised by the Tripoli Medical Centre for her contributions to establishing a structured diabetes education and complication screening programme. She contributes to national Libya diabetes guidelines development and participates in World Diabetes Day awareness campaigns. She mentors junior doctors in endocrinology and supervises medical students on clinical rotations at Tripoli Medical Centre.