Nuzhat Chalisa MD, FACE

President & Founder KDO

Dr. Chalisa is a Clinical Endocrinologist, Diabetes, and Obesity specialist. Dr. Chalisa’s experience crosses between research and clinical practice. Dr. Chalisa has been in practice for over 22 years in the Chicago area; she serves as the Medical Director for Endocrinology and diabetes education at Morris Hospital & Health Care Center in Chicago, IL.

President’s Message

One in three people are expected to have diabetes by the year 2050. Diabetes Is a chronic disease. It is not curable but certainly preventable and controllable through education, environmental changes, and a healthy lifestyle.

I have a vision for people with Diabetes to lead a completely normal life. Managing diabetes is an art and requires motivation and strong determination. I am on a mission to prevent diabetes and its complications.

My name is Nuzhat Chalisa and I am a clinical Endocrinologist practicing in Chicago, IL, I have been managing patients with diabetes for the past 20 years. I was inspired to pursue medicine and attend medical school at a very young age after watching many of my family members suffer from Diabetes. During the period of my education and training, I lost several close family members to diabetes and its complications. This inspired me to enter the complicated and challenging field of Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism with the passion to improve the care and outcomes of people with diabetes.

My passion was further ignited, fueled, and intensified after I saw my own father suffering from complications of diabetes. I grieved with my family when doctors told us there was no choice but to remove both his limbs due to the Gangrene. Sadly, he passed away the day before the surgery could occur.

That day was a defining moment in my career. While I built a career around treating diabetes, preventing diabetes complications and educating those at risk became a new passion.

I urge you to join me in this great cause and to work towards preventing other daughters from watching their fathers suffer or losing them to complications.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can

change the world, Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead.

Meet The Team

Amaan Chalisa

Director of Technology

Motivated by a passion for healthcare, this recent graduate in Community Health and Psychology is working as a patient care tech at Northwestern University Hospital while pursuing higher education in medicine.

Durriya Kisat Gunja

Marketing Director

An accomplished Marketing Executive with a strong background in problem-solving, she approaches challenges with a holistic view and provides effective solutions. She volunteers with Junior Achievement and serves on the boards of two nonprofit organizations.

Farah Chalisa

Director of Communications

This Attorney is a social justice advocate and legal advisor for the Chicago Alliance for Domestic Abuse. Her personal loss to diabetes drives her commitment to providing education and resources to at-risk patients, regardless of their minority affiliations or socioeconomic status

Nadia Khambati

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Abbas Hiptullah

Director of Sponsorship

This highly accomplished Consultant and Managing Director of Cloud Functional Consulting has extensive experience leading complex projects to a successful conclusion. He is driven by his passion for supporting causes related to Diabetes and is the youngest son of Saifuddin Kisat.

Nazneen Kisat Saylawala

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Shabbir Kisat

Director of Event Management

This Chicagoland retail professional began his career with Saifuddin Kisat. Now, he is enthusiastic and dedicated to working with KDO to honor his memory and help more people receive care for Diabetes and its complications.

Jamila Gunja

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Durdana Kisat Imran

Director of Healthcare

With a passion for Diabetes stemming from personal loss, this dedicated Medical Assistant has gained extensive knowledge in caring for patients with the disease and preventing complications. KDO offers her a platform to create awareness and educate individuals.

Abbasali Shabbir Kisat

Product Manager

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Fizza Gunja

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Nuzhat Chalisa MD, FACE

President’s Message

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