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Dr Samer Al-Sabbagh
MD MRCP CCST FRCP
GMC: 5204477Professional 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.
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Clinics
30 New Rd, Impington, Cambridge CB24 9EL, CambridgeMedical 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
Registration number: 5204477
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- Dr Al-Sabbagh is kind and attentive in his practice. He takes as much time as you need to explain in detail medical possibilities and avenues for treatment. He takes a very personal interest in helping his patients, even going above and beyond to send results and follow-up. Thank you.Doctor's response -I really appreciate your kind feedback! Thank you
- “I always listen to my patients”. Those were some of the first words from our initial consultation. How true. It was clear there was an immediate empathy and understanding of the needs and issues; the discussion and resolution that followed exemplary - complete and thorough. Furthermore, such a nice person and always so approachable. Thank you so much for giving me confidence and support throughout. And of course for resolving this for me.Doctor's response -I really appreciate such a kind feedback, and will always strive to improve my care - Thank you!
- I have been under Dr Al-Sabbagh’s care from before and all through my pregnancy. From the first appointment, I knew I was in excellent hands. He is kind, compassionate, and listens and explains everything thoroughly. He is extremely responsive to follow-up questions and exemplifies everything that a doctor should be. I am really grateful to him for his care and have recommended him to family and friends.Doctor's response -Thank you so much for very kind feedback, much appreciated! I will always strive to improve my care - Many thanks for very kind review!
- Dr Al-Sabbagh is highly knowledgable, experienced and clearly cares for the well-being of his patients. He took time to listen to my problem and conducted thorough investigations before making a recommendation. He has even communicated with other specialists I have seen to ensure there is a joined up treatment approach. I would highly recommend him.Doctor's response -Thank you so much for very kind feedback. I really appreciate it and will always strive to do my best in caring and supporting my patients!
- I have been seeing Dr Al-Sabbagh for 3 years and have always found him to be consistently professional and compassionate. He has always gone out of his way in taking time to listen and followed results through when needed. I would highly recommended him as a consultant.Doctor's response -Thank you very much for kind feedback, i will always strive to do my best! thanks again- appreciated
- Dr Al-Sabbagh was very thorough and listened to all my concerns with empathy and interestDoctor's response -Thank you so much for kind feedback Appreciated!
- Dr Al-Sabbagh is a wonderful, empathetic and caring doctor. Nothing was too much trouble and he answered all my questions clearly. I would highly recommend him for any endocrinology conditions.Doctor's response -I appreciate your kind feedback!
- It was an absolute pleasure to meet with Dr Samer - from my very first appointment, I felt so comfortable and at ease because of his kind, empathetic and honest approach. Having PCOS and struggling with fertility is hard enough, but having a doctor that really takes the time to listen to all your concerns and acknowledge every single one is so incredibly rare and reassuring! Thanks to Dr Samer, I'm no longer in the dark and have a treatment plan in place…conceiving feels around the corner!Doctor's response -Thank you - I really appreciate your kind feedback!
- Dr Samer Al-Sabbagh was lovely. He had an excellent bedside manner. I felt listened to, my concerns were appropriately addressed and I never felt rushed. He was very good at explaining my results to me and discussing my treatment options. He allowed space for me to ask any questions. Thank you for your help.Doctor's response -I really appreciate your kind feedback and will always strive to do my best for my patients! Thank you
- Dr. Al-Sabbagh is a wonderful doctor. He listens to symptoms and concerns carefully and provides all the relevant information and treatments. He is really kind and approachable, as well as being very caring and quick to respond to follow-up questions. He is great at chasing the hospital for test results and passing them on to me as soon as they come in. I’m really grateful to be under his care and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone!Doctor's response -I really appreciate your kind feedback and will always strive to do my best for my patients! Thank you