
Introducing the Doctor
Dr. Alaeddin Saghir is a highly experienced Endocrinologist with over 35 years of clinical practice in endocrinology, diabetology, and metabolic diseases. He earned his MD degree from the Faculty of Medicine at Aleppo University, Syria, in 1984, followed by his residency and fellowship in endocrinology at the University of Nice, France, where he also obtained the French Board in Endocrinology and Diabetology in 1988. In addition, he pursued advanced training in cancerology at the University of Marseille, France, further expanding his expertise in endocrine-related oncology.
Throughout his career, Dr. Saghir has worked across France, Syria, and the UAE, holding senior positions in both public and private healthcare institutions. He began his medical journey as an assistant physician in internal medicine and endocrinology in several French hospitals before returning to Syria, where he practiced as a consultant endocrinologist at Azizieh Center Clinic for more than two decades. In the UAE, he has served at NMC Hospital, Emirates Hospital, BR Medical Suites DHCC, and Emirates Specialty Hospital, before joining Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Center, Dubai in 2021, where he continues to practice as a part-time specialist.
Dr. Saghir’s areas of expertise include the management of diabetes, thyroid disorders, hormonal imbalances, obesity, metabolic syndromes, osteoporosis, and endocrine cancers. He is dedicated to offering patient-centered care, combining his European training with extensive regional experience to provide tailored treatment plans for patients of diverse backgrounds. His longstanding work in diabetology and metabolic health has earned him a strong reputation for both clinical excellence and compassionate patient care.
Fluent in Arabic, English, and French, Dr. Saghir is deeply committed to bridging cultural and medical expertise in his consultations. With a practice built on decades of dedication, academic training, and international exposure, he continues to be a trusted name in endocrinology and diabetology in Dubai and the wider region.
Education and Training
Medical School
Aleppo faculty of Medicine
1978 - 1984
Endocrinology residency
Hopital Larchet, Nice
1984-1987
Endocrinology Fellowship
University of Nice
1987-1988
Cancerology DU
University of Marseille
1989-1990
Certifications & Workshops
- MD degree at Aleppo Faculty of Medicine
- French Board in Endocrinology, and Diabetology, University of Nice
- DU in cancerology, University of Marseille
Work Experience
Assistant physician
Dr aguignan hospital
1988-1989
- Internal Medicine, Emergency
Assistant physician
Ajaccio Hospital, Corsica
1989-1990
- Internal Medicine
Assistant physician
Bastia Hospital, Corsica
1990-1991
- Internal Medicine
Assistant physician
Frejus Hospital, Var
1991-1992
- Endocrinology
Private clinic endocrinologist
Azizieh Center Clinic for Endocrinology, Aleppo
1992-2013
- Endocrinology
Consultant endocrinolgist, visitor
Sheehan Public Hospital, Aleppo
1999-2003
- Endocrinology
Specialist endocrinologist
BR Medical Suites, DHCC
2014-2020
- Endocrinology
Specialist endocrinologist
NMC Hospital, DIP, Dubai
2014-2018
- Endocrinology
Specialist endocrinologist
Emirates Hospital Jumeirah, Dubai
2018-2020
- Endocrinology
Specialist endocrinologist
Emirates Specialty Hospital, DHCC
2020-2021
- Endocrinology
Specialist endocrinologist
Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Center
2021-2023
- Endocrinology
Specialist endocrinologist
Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Center
2023-2025
- Endocrinology
Opening & Closing Times
Saturday - thursday
Friday
8AM - 8PM
Closed
+971 58 846 4907

