Dr. Sara Awad

Consultant Physician, Endocrinology
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Dr. Sara Awad, M.B.B.S., M.H.P.E., F.R.C.P.C., is a Consultant Physician in the Department of Endocrinology at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi.

Dr. Awad provides expert care for patients with a wide range of endocrine disorders. She combines clinical excellence with a strong commitment to medical education and research, ensuring patients receive evidence-based, personalised treatment.

Dr. Awad holds extensive experience in both general and specialised endocrinology. She manages complex conditions such as thyroid disorders, diabetes, and pituitary disorders, and has expertise in specialised clinics including thyroid cancer and nodule evaluation, insulin pump management for Type 1 diabetes, and multidisciplinary pituitary tumour care in collaboration with neurosurgery.

Prior to joining SSMC, Dr. Awad served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism at Kingston Health Sciences Centre and Queen’s University, Canada. She led postgraduate medical education programs, including serving as Curriculum Lead and Associate Programme Director for the Core Internal Medicine Residency Programme. She has a strong background in supervising, teaching, and mentoring residents, fellows, and medical students, as well as overseeing research and quality improvement projects.

Dr. Awad’s holistic approach integrates advanced clinical practice with education and research, reflecting her dedication to improving patient outcomes and advancing the field of endocrinology.

Doctor can help with

  • Thyroid disorders, including thyroid cancer and nodule assessment
  • Pituitary disorders and multidisciplinary pituitary tumour management
  • Diabetes management, including insulin pump therapy for Type 1 diabetes
  • High-risk pregnancies in endocrine patients

Memberships

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)
  • Member, Canadian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism

Licences and certifications

  • Medical Licence, Canada
  • Specialist Certification in Endocrinology and Metabolism
  • American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Training and work experience

  • Consultant Physician, Department of Endocrinology

    Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), Abu Dhabi

  • Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism

    Queen’s University, Canada

  • Curriculum Lead and Associate Program Director, Core Internal Medicine Residency Programme

    Queen’s University, Canada

  • Clinical Educator

    Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Canada

Education

  • M.B.B.S.

    Medical School, University of Sharjah
  • M.H.P.E., Master of Health Professions Education

    University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA

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