About
Dr. Raafia Memon, MD, MSCP is a board-certified endocrinologist and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner in Newark, Delaware. She grew up in Orange County, California before moving to Pakistan, where her father served as a dental school dean. She earned her medical degree from Isra University, graduating at the top of her class with Gold Medals in Medicine and Allied Medical Sciences, General Surgery, and Ophthalmology.
Dr. Memon completed her Internal Medicine residency at St. Luke's University Hospital in Pennsylvania, where she served as Chief Resident in her third year. Her fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the University of Maryland Medical Center earned her the Fellow Teacher of the Year Award both years, along with recognition as Best Endocrine Scholar. She pursued additional clinical training in Baltimore focused on diabetic neuropathy. Before founding Delaware Direct Endocrinology, she practiced at ChristianaCare for nearly five years and earned Delaware Top Doctors honors in 2020 and 2022. She holds faculty appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at PCOM and Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Her clinical passions include diabetes technology, medical weight management, women's hormonal health, menopause hormone therapy, osteoporosis, and thyroid disorders. She lives in Middletown, Delaware with her family.
Education & Training
Medical School
Isra University, Pakistan
Residency
Internal Medicine, St. Luke's University Hospital, PA (Chief Resident, third year)
Fellowship
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
Additional Training
Clinical rotations in Baltimore, MD focusing on diabetic neuropathy; Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at PCOM and Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Memon right for?
Dr. Memon is a strong fit for adults managing complex or chronic endocrine conditions. Patients with diabetes, thyroid disorders, PCOS, osteoporosis, or adrenal and pituitary conditions benefit from her broad clinical range. Women navigating perimenopause or menopause will find her MSCP certification and focus on hormone therapy particularly relevant. Patients who want extended appointment time, direct physician access, and a collaborative approach to care will feel at home here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Memon treats a wide range of endocrine conditions. These include all types of diabetes, thyroid disorders, adrenal and pituitary conditions, PCOS, osteoporosis, metabolic bone disease, obesity, and reproductive hormonal disorders. She also manages perimenopause and menopause, including menopause hormone therapy.
Yes. Dr. Memon holds board certification in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. She also holds the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) credential, which reflects specialized training in menopause care and hormone therapy.
Dr. Memon completed her fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. During her fellowship, she received the Fellow Teacher of the Year Award both years and earned the title of Best Endocrine Scholar.
Yes. Dr. Memon has deep expertise in continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pump management. Membership patients receive CGM and pump data review as part of their monthly plan. She also offers these reviews as standalone services for non-members.
Yes. Dr. Memon is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner and manages both perimenopause and menopause. She develops individualized hormone therapy plans based on each patient's health history and goals.
Dr. Memon practices evidence-based medicine with a strong emphasis on shared decision-making and patient education. She builds personalized treatment plans grounded in current clinical guidelines. Her appointments run longer than typical specialist visits so patients have time to ask questions and participate fully in their care.
Yes. Dr. Memon manages diabetes and thyroid conditions during pregnancy. The practice offers specific packages for thyroid disease management and diabetes management through pregnancy and up to six weeks postpartum.
Yes. Dr. Memon has authored peer-reviewed research and served as a journal peer reviewer. Her published work includes studies on pheochromocytoma diagnosis, hemoglobin A1c knowledge in urban populations, and follow-up of nonfunctioning thyroid nodules. She has also won awards for clinical research.
Yes. Medical weight management and obesity medicine are among Dr. Memon's core clinical interests. She pairs metabolic evaluation with personalized treatment plans. New patients seeking weight management consultations also receive an optional InBody body composition scan at no additional charge during their extended consultation.
Dr. Memon serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at both the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) and Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. She remains active in medical education alongside her clinical practice.
Doctor profile last updated August 17, 2026