Dr. Zahra Al-Hammad
Internal Medicine and Endocrine Associate Consultant
Years of experience:
7 Years
Language:
Arabic & English
Dr. Zahra Al-Hammad
Dr. Zahra Al-Hammad, Internal Medicine and Endocrine Associate Consultant at the Saudi German Hospital, Dammam.
Specialized in diabetes; Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes, hypertension, including resistant hypertension and hypertension in young individuals, lipid disorders including hypercholesterolemia and hypotriglyceridaemia, obesity, including management of patients on weight loss medications and post-bariatric surgery health maintenance, thyroid disorders; hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancers, parathyroid gland and calcium disorders; hypocalcemia, hypercalcemia, bone and mineral disorders; osteoporosis, osteopenia and vitamin D deficiency, pituitary gland disorders, elevated prolactin adrenal gland disorders; including cortisol deficiency and excess, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), hirsutism, and irregular menses, men’s health issues; hypogonadism and low testosterone, electrolyte imbalances; disorders involving sodium and potassium imbalances.
Doctor can help with
- Frequent urination
- Excessive hunger
- Unintended weight loss
- Clouding vision
- Excessive thirst
- Moon face
- Hoarse Voice
- Muscle weakness
- Irregular menstrual cycle
- Increased bowel movement
- Irregular Heart rate
- Unintended weight gain
- Pain in Joints and bones
- Desire to eat salty foods
- Low libido
- Dizziness or fainting
- Fatigue and weakness
- Nausea and vomiting
- Excessive growth of body hair and facial hair
- Obesity
Professional Journey
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Internship at King Khalid University Hospital
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Residency in King Saud Medical City
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Fellowship in King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research centre
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American College of Physicians
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American Diabetes Association
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American Endocrine Society
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Saudi Board of Internal Medicine
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Saudi Board of Endocrinology and Diabetes