About Dt. Vidhi Ratawal
AIIMS Best Clinician 2026

Eight years of clinical precision. A lifetime commitment to food as medicine.

Dt. Vidhi Ratawal is a Consultant Dietitian with over 8 years of clinical and consulting experience. She began her career at Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh managing nutrition for ICU, NICU, Kidney Transplant, and Heart Transplant patients before founding Choose Good Calories in 2020, a practice that has since guided 500+ individuals across India and internationally.

Recognised as AIIMS Best Clinician 2026, Times Group Young Visionary Leader 2024, and ranked among Delhi-NCR's Top 8 Nutritionists, Vidhi brings exceptional academic depth M.Sc. Food & Nutrition (Delhi University), UGC NET Qualified paired with globally recognised certifications: Monash FODMAP Expert, IDF Certified Diabetes Coach, and NIPCCD Lactation Counsellor.

“Small, sustainable behavioural changes, not extreme restriction, create lasting hormonal, digestive and metabolic health.”

8+

Years Experience

500+

Individuals Guided

100+

Documented Outcomes

Dt. Vidhi Ratawal, AIIMS Best Clinician 2026 & Consultant Dietitian

Dt. Vidhi Ratawal

Consultant Dietitian & Lifestyle Coach

M.Sc. Food & Nutrition · UGC NET Qualified · AIIMS Best Clinician 2026

Clinical journey

Education and Qualifications

2015 – 2024

Academic Foundation

Lady Irwin College & IHE, University of Delhi

Completed B.Sc. Home Science (Hons.) (2015-2018) and Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics & Public Health Nutrition (PGDDPHN) (2018-2019) at Lady Irwin College, M.Sc. Food & Nutrition (2022-2024) at Institute of Home Economics, University of Delhi, and UGC NET Qualified (June 2025) — building a rigorous academic foundation in clinical nutrition.

2018 – 2019

Clinical dietitian

Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh

Provided comprehensive nutritional care and counselling to patients in ICU, NICU, Kidney Transplant, Heart Transplant and General OPDs — developing clinical precision under high-stakes conditions.

Jul 2020 – Present

Founder & Consultant

Choose Good Calories (Founder)

Built a 500+ client practice spanning weight loss, PCOD, thyroid, fatty liver, cholesterol and diabetes reversal — serving clients Pan-India and internationally through evidence-based, food-first online consultations.

2023

Dietitian

Dr. Shikha Sharma Nutrihealth Clinic

Delivered personalised nutrition counselling and created scientific diet plans for diverse disease conditions alongside a leading clinical team.

September 2024

Young Visionary Leader Award

Times Group

Honoured with the Times Group Young Visionary Leader Award — recognising emerging leadership in the healthcare and nutrition space across India.

2025 – 2026

Nutrition Consultant

Lettuce Eat Meal Subscription

Advisory engagement building client-facing nutrition SOPs, evidence-based meal planning frameworks, recipe standards, and full operational systems for a health-focused meal subscription brand.

2026

AIIMS Best Clinician Award

AIIMS, New Delhi

Recognised as Best Clinician at AIIMS — the highest clinical nutrition accolade in India. A testament to 8+ years of evidence-based, food-first practice across 500+ transformations.

Verified Credentials & Vault

Clinical Certifications & Awards Vault

Explore 24 verified medical accreditations, ICMR certifications, degrees, and hospital experience letters.

24 Total
Verified Documents
6 ICMR
Public Health Modules
5 Top Bodies
AIIMS, Stanford, Max, WHO
100% Verified
Scanned PDF Vault
Clinical Excellence
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AIIMS Best Clinician Award

AIIMS, New Delhi

Awarded by AIIMS, New Delhi in recognition of outstanding clinical patient care, medical nutrition therapy, and clinical excellence.

M.Sc. DDPHN
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Master of Science (M.Sc.) Post Graduation Degree

Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi

Master of Science degree in Dietetics & Public Health Nutrition (DDPHN) awarded by University of Delhi with distinction.

B.Sc. Honors
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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Graduation Degree

Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi

Bachelor of Science degree specializing in Clinical Nutrition, Human Physiology, and Nutritional Biochemistry.

Gut Microbiome
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Stanford Introduction to Food & Health & Microbiome Science

Stanford University School of Medicine

Specialized certificate in dietary therapeutics, gut microbiome science, and evidence-based nutrition from Stanford Medicine.

IDF Diabetes Coach
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Certificate Course on Diabetes Mellitus & Cardiovascular Diseases

IDF (International Diabetes Federation) School of Diabetes

Certified course on Diabetes Mellitus clinical management, glycemic control, and cardiovascular disease prevention.

Cardio Care
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Clinical Course on Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs)

Nutrition Society of India (NSI)

Advanced clinical certification on dietary interventions, lipid management, and cardiovascular disease prevention.

ICU & Critical Care
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Certificate of Clinical Nutrition Management in COVID-19

MAX Super Speciality Hospital, Saket

Specialized medical nutrition therapy protocols for high-dependency COVID-19 respiratory care and ICU patient nutrition.

Hospital Workflow
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Certificate of MAX Hospital Meal Ordering & Dietary System

MAX Super Speciality Hospital & Lady Irwin College

Standard operating protocol certification for inpatient clinical meal ordering, therapeutic diets, and hospital food service.

Maternal Lactation
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Certificate of Panelist - Breastfeeding & Lactation Management

Lady Irwin College & National Medical Panel

Certified expert panelist in maternal lactation counseling, infant nutritional support, and clinical breastfeeding protocols.

Renal & Oncology
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Onco-Nephrology Update Clinical Certificate

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi

Advanced medical update certification in renal dietetics, dialysis patient nutrition, and oncological nutrition management.

Clinical Conference
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Certificate of Participation - Clinical Nutrition Conference

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi

Certificate of participation in hospital medical dietetics, enteral/parenteral nutrition advances, and clinical patient management.

Anemia Prevention
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ICMR Module Certificate - Anemia Prevention & Control

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

ICMR national certified module on iron deficiency anemia epidemiology, diagnostic biomarkers, and clinical dietary management.

Food Fortification
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ICMR Module Certificate - Micronutrient Food Fortification

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

ICMR national training certificate in micronutrient fortification standards, food safety policy, and public health application.

Maternal & Child
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ICMR Module Certificate - Maternal & Child Health Nutrition

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

ICMR public health certification focusing on maternal health, perinatal nutrition, gestational diabetes, and infant growth.

Human Metabolism
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ICMR Module Certificate - Basic Human Nutrition & Metabolism

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

Foundational ICMR credential covering human physiology, macronutrient metabolism, biochemical pathways, and clinical RDA standards.

Infection Control
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ICMR Module Certificate - WASH Protocols in Healthcare

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

Certified ICMR training in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) standards for clinical infection control and hospital safety.

Integrative Care
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ICMR Module Certificate - Yoga & Integrative Health

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

ICMR integrative health module combining evidence-based medical dietetics with yoga therapy and metabolic lifestyle management.

WHO Standard
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WHO & ICMR Certificate - Hospital Hand Hygiene Standard

World Health Organization (WHO) & ICMR

Global WHO safety credential for hand hygiene standards, patient clinical safety, and hospital infection prevention.

NSI Life Member
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Life Membership Certificate - Nutrition Society of India

Nutrition Society of India (NSI)

Official Life Membership credential certifying long-term professional standing in the Nutrition Society of India (NSI).

IAPEN Life Member
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Life Membership Certificate - Clinical Nutrition & Diabetes

IAPEN (Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition)

Life Membership in IAPEN specializing in enteral & parenteral clinical nutrition support and therapeutic diabetes care.

Surgical Nutrition
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Certificate of Perioperative Clinical Care (ERAS & IAPEN)

ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Society & IAPEN

Specialized credential in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pre-operative and post-operative clinical nutrition management.

IDA Symposium
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Certificate of Accreditation - Diabetes Mellitus Conference

Indian Dietetic Association (IDA) Delhi Chapter

National clinical conference accreditation on 'Diabetes Mellitus: Invisible to Visible' management and dietetic protocols.

Clinical Internship
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Max Healthcare Clinical Internship Experience Letter

MAX Super Speciality Hospital, Saket

Official experience letter and commendation for clinical dietetic internship in inpatient, OPD, and ICU nutrition care at Max Hospital.

Preventive Health
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NutriHealth Clinical Internship Experience Letter

Dr. Shikha's NutriHealth Systems

Official experience letter certifying clinical internship in customized therapeutic diets, disease reversal, and weight management.

Professional standing

Scientific memberships & professional affiliations.

Active membership in India's leading dietetic and nutrition bodies — ensuring clinical protocols align with the latest evidence.

IDA

Indian Dietetic Association, Delhi Chapter

India's premier professional body for registered dietitians, setting national standards for clinical nutrition practice and continuing education.

NSI

Nutrition Society of India

A leading scientific nutrition society promoting evidence-based nutrition research, policy, and practice across India.

IAPEN

Indian Association for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition

Specialist body for clinical nutrition support — directly relevant to the ICU, NICU, and critical care nutrition experience from Max Hospital.

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