Dr. Maya Kabbara

Specialist in Endocrinology and Metabolism

Specializations

Her scope of practice includes but is not limited to:

• Intensive Diabetes Management (including type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, and gestational diabetes)
• Thyroid disorders (Thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy)
• Weight management with medications or possibly bariatric surgery (certified by the WORLD OBESITY FEDERATION)
• Metabolic disorders, lipid disorders
• Endocrine hypertension, resistant hypertension
• Pituitary disorders
• Adrenal disorders
• Hypoglycemia disorders
• Reproductive endocrinology (polycystic ovary syndrome, primary ovarian insufficiency, amenorrhea, hirsutism) hypogonadism
• Disorders of Calcium metabolism and Vitamin D (parathyroid disorders)

Experience

Dr Maya Kabbara is a Specialist in Endocrinology and Metabolism and in Internal Medicine. She furthermore holds an internationally recognized certificate in Obesity Management- awarded by the World Obesity Federation (SCOPE). In the clinic, she treats all endocrine conditions but has a special interest in weight management.

During her training she worked in a tertiary referral center, managing a wide spectrum of endocrinological presentations including patients admitted to the ward (intensive care unit and regular unit) and patients presenting to the outpatient department. Her training included the management of patients with pituitary tumors and the post- surgical aftercare. She has a special interest in weight management and is certified by the WORLD OBESITY FEDERATION. She has authored and co-authored multiple publications.

Dr. Maya is skilled in patient-centered and evidence-based medicine and diagnoses and treats illnesses through a holistic approach.

Qualifications

• Certified by the World Obesity Federation
• Fellow of Endocrinology and Metabolism, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
• Resident of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
• Medical Doctor, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
• Bachelor of Science in Biology, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
• High School Diploma, Walther-Rathenau Gymnasium, Berlin, Germany

MEMBERSHIPS:
• American Association of Clinical Endocrinologist AACE
• Endocrine Society