Consultant Clinical Pathologist

Dr. Sushma Umrao

Dr. Sushma Umrao is Lab Director and Consultant Clinical Pathologist at Lifecore Clinic, The Royal Group's premier VVIP facility for advanced health optimisation and longevity care in Abu Dhabi.

Having joined Lifecore in 2021 with more than eighteen years of specialist experience, Dr. Sushma brings a rare blend of diagnostic precision and quality leadership to the foundation of every patient's care.

01 — Background

Dr. Sushma's Background in Health & Medicine

Clinical Credentials & Quality Leadership

Dr. Sushma completed her MBBS and MD in Pathology at Mumbai University and brings over eighteen years of specialist experience in clinical pathology and diagnostic medicine. She serves as a College of American Pathologists Team Leader and Inspector, is an Internal Auditor for ISO 15189 and OSHMS, and as a Six Sigma Green Belt embeds continuous quality improvement throughout the laboratory.

Building a Future-Ready Diagnostic Facility

As Lab Director, Dr. Sushma has been central to developing Lifecore's diagnostic ecosystem, designed to support the clinic's mission of preventive, precision and longevity-driven care. Under her leadership, the laboratory delivers advanced services across genomics and pharmacogenomics, mass spectrometry, HPLC, flow cytometry, haematology, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology and point-of-care testing.

A Balanced Philosophy of Longevity

A frequent speaker at national and international scientific conferences, Dr. Sushma contributes her expertise in diagnostic innovation and laboratory excellence. Beyond the clinic, she is a dedicated marathon runner who practises yoga and meditation daily, reflecting her belief that lasting wellness is found in precision diagnostics, disciplined lifestyle and preventive care.

02 — Writings

Dr. Sushma's Latest Articles

The Biology of Happiness: Why Wellbeing Is a Clinical Concern

The genes you inherit and the habits you grew up around quietly shape the decades ahead. We explore how understanding your family history, from cardiac risk to metabolic patterns, allows our physicians to anticipate, personalise and protect with greater precision.

Written by Dr. Raza Qureshi, MBBS, MD(USA), MRCS(Ed), FRCEM(UK)

6th April 2026

Functional Medicine, and the Art of Asking Why

Conventional medicine often treats the symptom. Functional medicine asks what caused it in the first place, and we explore how this root-cause philosophy underpins every plan written at Lifecore.

Written by Dr. Raza Qureshi, MBBS, MD(USA), MRCS(Ed), FRCEM(UK)

6th April 2026

Lifecore's Guide to Nutrition in 2026

Nutrition science has moved far beyond calories and food groups. We share how personalised testing, metabolic insight and considered daily choices are shaping the way our physicians guide clients towards longer, sharper, more vital years.

Written by Dr. Raza Qureshi, MBBS, MD(USA), MRCS(Ed), FRCEM(UK)

6th April 2026

03 — LinkedIn

Latest from LinkedIn

A selection of recent posts from Dr. Sushma on clinical pathology, advanced biomarkers, and how the lab underwrites everything we do in longevity care.

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