Biography:
Dr. Safa Hegazin is a triple board-certified physician in Obesity Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine, and a NAMS-certified menopause specialist. She serves as Director of the Medical Obesity Program at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, where she leads a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach to metabolic and weight-related care. Her clinical interests include obesity, metabolic health, menopause, and lifestyle interventions, with a strong focus on integrated medical and surgical pathways, research, and regional education initiatives advancing comprehensive obesity care in the MENA region.



Social determinants of obesity and social disparities