Dr. Sara Awad

Dr. Sara Awad is a Consultant Physician in Endocrinology at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi, with 8 years of clinical experience. She trained in Canada, where she served as an Associate Professor at Kingston Health Sciences Centre and Queen's University, leading postgraduate medical education and residency programs before relocating to the UAE.

Dr. Awad manages the full spectrum of endocrine conditions, from common diabetes and thyroid problems to complex cases like thyroid cancer, pituitary tumours, and high-risk pregnancies in patients with hormonal disorders. She runs specialized clinics for thyroid nodule assessment and insulin pump therapy for Type 1 diabetes, and works closely with neurosurgery teams on pituitary tumor care. Her practice is grounded in evidence-based medicine and personalized treatment planning.

She brings a strong educational background to her clinical work, having supervised and mentored residents, fellows, and medical students, and having led quality improvement and research projects. Her approach combines advanced clinical expertise with a commitment to teaching and advancing the field.