​Dr. Safa Hegazin

​Dr. Safa Hegazin, MD, is a Staff Physician in the Medical Subspecialties Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, specializing in hospital medicine.

Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. Hegazin was Assistant Professor in the Division of Internal Medicine at Ohio State University East, Columbus City, Ohio, also working in a clinical role in critical care medicine.

Dr. Hegazin previously worked for the International Organization for Migration providing care for refugees with a variety of illnesses, physical and mental needs. During this time, she led a medical escort team for refugees who required high-level care and assistance during transfer to their safe haven.

Dr. Hegazin received her medical degree from Mu’tah University, Mu’tah, Jordan, before completing a residency in internal medicine at St. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, US.

PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY

• 2001 - 2007: MU’TAH UNIVERSITY, MU’TAH, JORDAN. Doctor of Medicine (MD)
• 2012 - 2015: ST. AGNES HOSPITAL, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, US. Resident, Internal Medicine

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 2015 - 2016: OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EAST, COLUMBUS, OHIO, US. Critical Care Hospitalist & Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Internal Medicine
• 2008 - 2009: INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION, AMMAN, JORDAN. Migration Health Physician

Achievements & Career Highlights

• Member of the American College of Physicians
• Member of the Society of Hospital Medicine
• Member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine