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Functional Medicine Physician & Obesity Treatment Specialist
Dr. Şumarə Qaracayeva
A multidisciplinary physician combining functional medicine, clinical dietetics, and metabolic optimization. Certified ANDOP trainer, FTA Functional Medicine Dietitian, and the official Metabolic Balance® representative for Azerbaijan.
Biography & Philosophy
Born on January 3, 1981 in Zagatala, Dr. Şumarə Qaracayeva graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University's Faculty of General Medicine (2002–2008) and subsequently completed her residency specialization as a Medical Ophthalmologist. While her foundational training is rooted in clinical ophthalmology, her career trajectory evolved into the broader fields of functional medicine, nutritiology, and obesity management — driven by a deep belief that systemic root-cause analysis is the key to lasting health transformation.
As a lead trainer at the ANDOP Academy, Dr. Qaracayeva has developed and delivered specialized courses in Nutritiology & Dietetics Fundamentals, Vegetarianism & Non-Traditional Nutrition Methods, Detoxification & Proper Body Cleansing, and Gut Microbiota. She also spearheads children's health projects including "Choosing Healthy Food for a Healthy Future" and "Introduction to the Human Body and Its Structure," reflecting her commitment to preventive health education from an early age.
In 2020, she became the official Metabolic Balance® representative in Azerbaijan — a prestigious European metabolic reset program designed to balance hormones and reverse insulin resistance through highly individualized nutrition protocols. Her clinical philosophy integrates functional medicine diagnostics with evidence-based dietary interventions, addressing not just symptoms but the underlying metabolic, hormonal, and gut-related dysfunctions that drive chronic disease.
Credentials & Experience
Metabolic Balance® — Official Azerbaijan Representative (2020)
Authorized representative of the German-origin Metabolic Balance program in Azerbaijan, delivering personalized metabolic reset protocols for hormonal balance and insulin resistance reversal.
FTA Functional Medicine Academy — Dietitian & Health Coach (2019–2020)
Graduate of the Functional Medicine Academy's comprehensive program covering Functional Medicine Dietetics and FTA Health Coaching, with specialized modules in Female Hormonal Disorders & Hormone Replacement, and Intestinal & Digestive System health.
ANDOP Academy — Lead Trainer (2018–Present)
Develops and leads advanced training modules including Nutritiology & Dietetics Fundamentals, Vegetarianism & Non-Traditional Nutrition, Detoxification, Gut Microbiota, Clinical Dietetics, and Food Intolerance Testing (Cytotest).
Obesity Management Certification (2018)
Certified in obesity management protocols, complemented by additional certifications in Gut Microbiota, Clinical Dietetics, Speaking Skills, and Coaching Fundamentals for long-term patient monitoring.
Azerbaijan Medical University — MD, General Medicine (2002–2008)
Graduated from the Faculty of General Medicine (Treatment-Prophylaxis), followed by residency specialization in Ophthalmology (2008–2009).
Scientific Conferences & Presentations
Presented "How to Protect the Heart from Diabetes" at the 2019 ANDOP & Research Cardiology Institute scientific-practical conference, and participated in the 2020 World Obesity Day conference.