
MD
Staff endocrinologist specializing in diabetes, thyroid and metabolic disorders
Experience
20 years
Languages
Arabic, English
Location
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Ola Jarad is a Staff Physician in the Endocrinology Department at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's Medical Specialty Institute. She brings over 20 years of clinical experience, having previously worked as a Consultant Endocrinologist at Specialized Medical Centre Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where she earned the Best Performance Doctor Award in 2017. Dr. Jarad is actively involved in medical education and has taught students and residents through King Faisal University's academic programmes.
Dr. Jarad treats a wide range of endocrine conditions including diabetes, thyroid disorders, pituitary and adrenal problems, osteoporosis, and hormonal imbalances such as irregular periods and excess hair growth. She played a key role in introducing insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology to diabetes patients at her previous hospital, and has contributed to advisory boards across the Gulf region to bring new medications to market. Her clinical interests span women's health, metabolic bone disease, and comprehensive diabetes management.
She is a good fit for patients seeking specialist care for hormonal conditions, diabetes requiring advanced management techniques, or thyroid and metabolic disorders. Dr. Jarad is fluent in English and Arabic, bringing strong communication skills to patient care.
Special interests: insulin pump and CGM therapy for diabetes, introduction of new endocrine medications, metabolic disorders, hormone replacement therapy.
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Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Damascus University, Syria · 2006
Residency and Master's degree in Endocrine and Metabolism
Damascus University, Syria · 2014
Internship
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, United States · 2006
Jordanian Board Certification in Endocrine and Metabolism
Jordanian Medical Council, Jordan · 2014
Staff Physician, Endocrinology Department
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Consultant Endocrinologist
Specialized Medical Centre Hospital, Saudi Arabia · 2013-2018
Endocrinologist, Jordanian Board
Jordanian Medical Council, Jordan · 2014
Intern
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, United States · 2005-2006
Consultations are available in Arabic, English.
Cleveland Clinic — Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Adrenal Disorders, Diabetes, Dyslipidemia (High Cholesterol), Hirsutism (Excess Hair Growth), Menstrual Irregularities, Metabolic Bone Disease, Obesity, Osteoporosis.
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Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
59 Hamouda Bin Ali Al Dhaheri St - Al Maryah Island - Abu Dhabi Global Market Square - Abu Dhabi
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