​Dr. Maria C. Matar

Dr. Maria C. Matar, MD, is an Associate Staff Physician ​at the Medical Subspecialties Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and is specialized in Endocrinology.

Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. Matar was an Endocrinology Fellow at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.

Dr. Matar is now practicing as an Endocrinologist at CCAD. She has a special interest in osteoporosis and women’s health including menopause, PCOS, hirsutism and she is actively involved in Medical Research related to these topics.

Dr. Matar received her medical degree from the American University of Beirut in Beirut, Lebanon. She completed her residency and fellowship at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.

PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY

• 2007 - 2011: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT, LEBANON. Doctor of Medicine (MD)
• 2011 - 2012: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT MEDICAL CENTER, BEIRUT, LEBANON. Intern, Department of Internal Medicine
• 2012 - 2014: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT MEDICAL CENTER, BEIRUT, LEBANON. Resident, Department of Internal Medicine
• 2014 - 2016: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT MEDICAL CENTER, BEIRUT, LEBANON. Endocrinology Fellow, Department of Endocrinology

WORK EXPERIENCE

2016 - Till Date: CLEVELAND CLINIC ABU DHABI, ABU DHABI, UAE. Clinical Associate, Endocrinology, Medical Subspecialties Institute

Achievements & Career Highlights

• Member of American Association of Clinical Endocrinology
• Member, Resident Staff Quality Council at the American University of Beirut Medical Center, representing the Internal Medicine Department
• Conducted multiple workshops and presentations on various Endocrinology topics, with focus on Women’s Health and Osteoporosis
• Led several committees on Preventive Medicine, including Reproductive Health