Dr Samer Al-Sabbagh
Professional statement
Dr Samer Al-Sabbagh is a highly experienced consultant physician, diabetologist and endocrinologist at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital and OSD Healthcare. His areas of expertise include thyroid gland disorders, adrenal disorders, diabetes, gonads and pituitary gland disease.
Dr Al-Sabbagh graduated from Damascus Medical School and completed post-graduate training in general medicine at Damascus University Hospitals. He then went on to research diabetic foot disease with Professor Andrew Boulton at Manchester Infirmary, before specialising in GIM, diabetes and endocrinology at Ipswich and Cambridge University Hospitals. He had his first consultant post at West Hertfordshire NHS Trust before moving to Guy’s and St Thomas NHS Trust. He joined East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust in 2011.
Alongside his private practice, Dr Al-Sabbagh is currently the lead for diabetic feet, endocrine oncology and hyponatraemia for East and North Hertfordshire Trust and he is actively involved in teaching. Dr Al-Sabbagh has special interests in new therapies and technologies in diabetes and endocrine care and is a core member of the diabetes and endocrine outreach team who has recently won the national QiC award for best inpatient initiative in diabetes.
*e-Consultation service: Ideal for patients already seen by Dr Al-Sabbagh or prior to being seen face-to-face*
Clinics
Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital
Cambridge, 30 New Rd, Impington, Cambridge CB24 9EL,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 23 years of experience
- Lead for diabetic feet, endocrine oncology and hyponatraemia, East and North Hertfordshire Trust (present)
Subspecialties
- Thyroid disorders
- Adrenal gland disorders
Professional memberships
- General Medical Council
- British Medical Association
Education
- FRCP
- CCST
Teaching posts
- Actively involved in teaching
Prizes and awards
- A core member of the diabetes and endocrine outreach team who has recently won the national QiC award for best in patient initiative in diabetes
Languages spoken
- English
- ِArabic
Reviews
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- I highly recommend Dr Samer Al-Sabbagh, he really cares about your symptoms and listens carefully, explaining everything clearly and answering all my questions and concerns. A very kind person and an example of how a Dr should be.
- Dr. Al-Sabbagh is one of the best doctors I’ve ever seen. He is so caring and thorough. I feel like I am truly cared about and that he has my best interests at heart. He listens thoughtfully to my experiences and symptoms and answers all of my questions thoroughly. I’ve never felt rushed in an appointment with him. I feel really lucky to be under his care and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.Doctor's response -Thank you so much for kind feedback, I will always strive to do my best for my patients Your time and feedback are much Appreciated!
- Very grateful for Dr Al-Sabbagh! From the first appointment to the last - he has listened to me carefully, educated me about the treatment, and guided me appropriately to where I wanted to be. Would highly recommend!
- I would highly recommend Dr Al-Sabbagh for his outstanding care and professionalism. He combines deep clinical expertise with genuine patience, taking the time to listen, explain options clearly, and adapt to individual needs. His supportive approach and flexibility throughout treatment made a real difference, and I always felt confident, informed, and well cared for under his guidance.
- Dr Al-Sabbagh was a complete breath of fresh air for duscussing my thyroid, PCOS and hormonal changes. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, reassuring and took the time to explain everything in detail. Sharing knowledge of latest medical research as well as understanding of holistic approaches. Very thorough approach and my health anxiety has significantly reduced since I met him. Very professional, friendly, respectful and kind.
- I feel very fortunate to have Dr Al-Sabbagh as my consultant. As a nervous patient, he is incredibly kind and explains everything clearly. During my appointments with him and the follow ups, I feel like I am being seen as a person rather than a number.Doctor's response -I really appreciate your kind feedback!
- I cannot recommend Dr Al-Sabbagh highly enough. Despite being his last appointment of the day he gave me all the time I needed. I very much appreciated his follow up phone call. He explained my treatment options clearly but without patronising me.
- Dr.Samer Al-Sabbagh is an absolutely incredible doctor and we would highly recommend him. He is extremely kind, caring, thoughtful and if we could we would rate him 10 stars! Dr.Samer responds very quickly to questions and nothing is too much trouble for him. Amazing!
- Dr. Al-Sabbagh is knowledgeable, approachable, and empathetic. He explained my symptoms and test results clearly, making everything easy to understand. He took the time to answer all my questions, even after the consultation, which put my mind at ease. I highly recommend him.Doctor's response -Thank you so much for kind feedback, i will always strive to deliver the best care to my patients, appreciate your time to give me your feedback!
- I highly recommend Dr Samer Al-Sabbagh. I have found him to be very approachable, kind, caring and knowledgeable. I appreciate him working in partnership with me and supporting me in making informed decisions about my treatment and care.Doctor's response -I appreciate your kind feedback, i will always strive to deliver the best care - Thank you