Por qué es un doctor de primer nivel/Professional statement/Perché è un dottore di prim’ordine

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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Thyroid disorders

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Adrenal gland disorders

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Parathyroid gland

What is the parathyroid gland? There are four parathyroid glands in the neck, usually attached to ...

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Diabetes

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Hypogonadism

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Pituitary tumours

What is the pituitary? The pituitary is a gland in the head that produces a number of hormones. These hormones help regulate the rest of the bo...

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Enfermedades, Pruebas y Tratamientos

  • Adrenal gland disorders
  • Adrenal glands cancer
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic foot
  • Diabetic nephropathy
  • Diabetic neuropathy (diabetes pain)
  • Diseases of the pituitary and hypothalamus
  • Eating disorders
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypogonadism
  • Hypopituitarism
  • Hypothalamus
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Insulin resistance
  • Parathyroid gland
  • Pituitary tumours
  • Polycystic ovaries (PCOS)
  • Pre-diabetes
  • Simple goitre
  • Thyroid
  • Thyroid disorders
  • Thyroid nodules
  • Thyroid ultrasound
  • Thyroiditis

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Contacto

  • Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital
    30 New Road CB24 9EL - Cambridge
    (+44) 02075509977
  • OSD Healthcare
    One Medical House Boundary Way Maylands Business Park HP2 7YU - Hemel Hempstead
    (+44) 01223935558

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Valoraciones de pacientes

Dr Samer Al-Sabbagh is an empathic, very professional doctor and I do not hesitate to recommend him. He certainly 'wentthe extra mile' to ensure I received the.

C.D. 26/12/2019

Amazing service and care from the moment I met Dr Al-Sabbagh. He has gone above and beyond any expectations in helping me with my current health issues. 5*

N.S. 01/01/2020

A fantastic dr who is an expert in his field and felt reassured as he went above & beyond to diagnose my rare condition missed by other drs I'd seen previously.

V.V. 12/02/2020

Dr Al-Sabbagh is extremely professional, courtesy and empathetic. He immediately made me feel at ease from the first meeting, I recommend him whole heartedly

J.J. 12/02/2020

Fantastic since my first appointment and I'm very happy to have a Consultant I can reach easily and ask any questions that I have! Thank you!

E.C. 11/05/2020

Dr Al-Sabbagh was extremely thorough in his investigation of my thyroid issue, explained everything brilliantly and has been a great support since.

A.G. 25/06/2020

Dr Samer Al-Sabbagh mixed his professionalism and expertise with a friendly manner and affable nature. He took his time and didn't really explored the issue.

B.O. | Hemel Hempstead 15/07/2020

Dr Al-Sabbagh is an extremely knowledgeable endocrinologist. He listens very well and has been prompt in his treatment plan for my ongoing hormonal issues.

H.D. 30/07/2020

Dr Al-Sabbagh does everything in his abilities to help his patients. The care I received during the pandemic was absolutely outstanding.

R.I. 27/10/2020

I couldn’t recommend him enough. Best doctor I’ve ever been to

H.W. 02/11/2020

Dr Al-Sabbagh is friendly, patient and understanding. He went through my diagnosis/ proposed treatment and I came away feeling reassured. Nothing was too much

J.B. 03/11/2020

Very grateful to Dr Alsabbagh from my first consultation hes been very professional yet understanding, friendly, re assuring and quick to respond! 5 star's!

S.S. 25/11/2020

Dr Al-Sabbagh provided excellent clinical guidance and at the same time was kind, compassionate and thoughtful. I’m so thankful for his excellent care during a stressful time and can highly recommend him.

F.B. 11/12/2020

I cannot praise Dr. Al-Sabbagh enough for his kindness, compassion and thoughtfulness during consultations. His manner has always been extremely friendly, attentive and reassuring. I have valued his excellent advice and I would highly recommend him.

N.H. 11/01/2021

Very friendly and easy to discuss your medical condition with him. He makes it easy to understand the medical condition. Explain clearly side effects of each medication and discuss with the patient before prescribing. Happy with my recent consultation.

N.O. 07/03/2021

All done on zoom; very professional and even amusing along with the nice ‘French’ accent made it an excellent experience!

S.N. 31/03/2021

Zoom/telephone consultations due to Covid. I would highly recommend Dr. Al-Sabbagh.

D.B. 31/03/2021

Dr Samer is a highly professional and knowledgeable Endrocronologist. He has a kind demeanour and actively listens to your concerns. I highly recommend him as a trustworthy and proactive Dr.

F.L. 01/04/2021

I am very greatful of Dr Al Sabbagh , for his kidness, empathy and facility to contact him when needed. He made every effort to help me. He is a highly professional that I absolutely recomend him.

N.G. 03/04/2021

Dr Samer Al-Sabbagh is a very helpful and knowledgeable specialist who has been supporting me with my hypoactive thyroid condition, with great results. I would highly recommend him.

J.J. 19/04/2021

I strongly recommend Dr Samer Al-Sabbagh. He has brought my diabetes under control when it had previously appeared to many doctors to be out of control. Thankfully, I am no longer admitted to hospital to deal with diabetic crises. He is professional,

R.B.B. 18/05/2021

I had few meetings with Dr Samer, he was nice and very straightforward to the important points, it made me feel confident about his knowledge. He asked me to do specific tests which helped to diagnose and start treating my case relatively quickly.

M.A. 26/05/2021

When you are unwell feeling stress and anxious there is no one BETTER than Doctor Samer I was that person , I was re assured , I was listen to and I was helped , supported and treated and I am on the way back to full health , thank you

J.A. 26/05/2021

Dr. Al-Sabbagh is a fantastic, friendly, caring doctor. He is one of the, if not the best endocrinologists I have come across. He diagnosed my rare condition quickly and accurately after it was missed by leading NHS consultants. Will recommend him highly.

V.V. 27/05/2021

I felt very comfortable and happy with my consultation. Dr Samer was very thorough and also encouraged me to ask questions. I had a wait before my appointment but this was not Dr Samer’s fault.

L.D. 27/05/2021

Dr Al Sabbagh is the extremely and caring. I had a video consultation with him few mths ago which was booked almost urgently. He spent extra time to talk to me than scheduled and is always available to reply to my emails. I'm most grateful to him!

M.B. 09/06/2021

Dr Samer Al-Sabbagh is an exceptional medical professional, extremely reassuring in his approach, kind and attentive, someone who engenders complete trust. He is at the forefront of endocrinology and diabetic treatment and I would highly recommend him.

M.W. 12/06/2021

I have always found Dr. Al-Sabbagh to be attentive, kind, compassionate and very supportive. He is also extremely personable and an excellent listener, who shows great empathy. I am most grateful for his ongoing care and I would highly recommend him.

N.H. 18/06/2021

Dr Al-Sabbagh is simply the best. He is thorough, takes time to examine patients before making a diagnosis. He is calm, patient and explains everything clearly. He truly cares and makes patients feel cared for. I could not have asked for a better doctor.

A.O. 22/06/2021

Dr Salem Al-Sabbagh was extremely kind, thoughtful and professional through out my consultation. He was also quick to respond to all my emails and reassured me through the whole process. I would highly recommend him.

S.M. 13/07/2021

Dr Al-Sabbagh has been incredible he actually listened to me he old me a plan on the first consultation I came out feeling so much better and relieved that someone had finally helped. He’s very kind and caring I would 100 percent recommend him to anyone.

D.D. 19/07/2021

Always on hand to answer any questions and results for blood tests promptly relayed to me.

J.B. 19/07/2021

WOW This man is the most amazing kind and understanding doctor I have ever dealt with and I am now 61.After years of being told I have health issues and been waiting for an operation for over 6 years. With Samer things are sorted in weeks he is a STAR

S.o. 05/08/2021

Dr Al-Sabbagh is always kind and listens to my concerns. He has a lot of patience and time and is an excellent expert in his field. I continuously contact him in regards to my Thyroid illness and will always thank him for his expertise and his help.

M.B. 15/09/2021

Amazing doctor, listens to you and works with you on the plan. Always available to answer questions as well

K.T. 29/09/2021

Dr Al-Sabbagh is a star! I cannot speak more highly of the care and attention he pays to forensically diagnosing the issues and keeping in touch. In my opinion, he has all the attributes of a true professional and inspires confidence. Hugely grateful!

P.P. 06/10/2021

I have found the care and diligence from Dr Al-Sabbagh to be exemplary. I would absolutely and highly recommend without question, he is thorough, a brilliant communicator and very caring.

A.F. 01/11/2021

I was put at ease from the start, listened too my concerns and if I had any worries to contact Mr Alsabbagh which I did. I had immediate responses and feel reassured I am in safe hands. Feel 100% confident and would totally recommend without hesitation.

J.K. 01/11/2021

Dr Samer Al-Sabbagh is absolutely amazing. His level of service and care for his patients is excellent. We had our first consultation with him and we were absolutely amazed, it just goes to show what a great person and consultant he is.

S.K. 09/11/2021

Dr Al-Sabbagh is very experienced and friendly doctor.More than happy with his service.He responded very quickly to even the smallest queries and concerns I had.Gave me an accurate diagnose and treatment with wide range of information. Highly recommended!

S.C. 17/11/2021

Dr Al -Sabbagh is one of the kindest consultants I have ever met . He takes the time to listen to all concerns, is genuinely interested and takes his patients seriously . He is very thorough and covers all avenues in order to find a solution .

A.L. 29/11/2021

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Es un servicio de mensajería privada y videoconferencia que te permite realizar una consulta médica conmigo en cualquier momento y lugar./A private messaging and video conference service that allows you to contact the best doctors at any time and place./È un servizio di messaggistica privata e videoconferenza che ti permette di contattare i migliori medici in ogni momento e in qualsiasi luogo.

 

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Hyperparathyroidism: symptoms, types and possible complications
The parathyroid glands produce parathyroid hormones, which are crucial for maintaining the right amount of calcium in the bloodstream. If it becomes unbalanced it can lead to a series of problems, including kidney stones and you may feel exhausted all of the time. Read more from our expert endocrinologist Dr Samer Al-Sabbagh about the symptoms and types of the condition.
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