Patient Relations
Specialty: Physical Therapy
Location: Dhahran
Languages: Arabic, English, French
Dr. Elsabbagh is an Orthopedic Physical Therapist with more than 20 years of experience in musculoskeletal care, having worked in both Canada and Saudi Arabia.
Dr. Elsabbagh has a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from the University of St. Augustine, Florida, in the USA, an MSc in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto, and a BSc in Physical Therapy from McGill University. Dedicated to lifelong learning, Dr. Elsabbagh is currently a Ph.D. candidate and teaching assistant at Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada.
Additionally, she is a Certified in Orthopedic Manual Therapy, Certified Mulligan Practitioner, Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist, and a certified TOT. She is committed to delivering evidence-based, quality, person-centered care to improve patient outcomes.
With numerous publications and has participated in various national and international conferences, including the Saudi Spine Society Conference and the World Physiotherapy Congress, Dr. Elsabbagh actively contributes to the advancement of her field. Her research focuses on musculoskeletal conditions, telehealth, health services, digital program design, implementation, and evaluation.
In addition to her academic and clinical achievements, Dr. Elsabbagh shares her expertise through articles on spine and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. She is a recipient of the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Award in Science and Technology.
2023- present: Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada/ Graduate Teaching Assistant
2018- present: Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia/ Physical Therapy Specialist
2012- 2018: King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia/Senior Physical Therapist/ Clinical Instructor
2014: University Health Network, Toronto, Canada/Observership
Musculoskeletal and Spine Programs, Toronto Western Hospital & Toronto
Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto, Canada
Oncology/Lymphedema Outpatient Clinic, Princess Margret Hospital, Toronto Canada
2010-2011: University of St Augustine, Florida, USA/ Capstone Project
2000-2004: Armed Forces Hospital, King Abdulaziz Airbase Dhahran, Saudi Arabia/Physical Therapist
1995-1998: RJ Physiotherapy Clinic, Montreal, Canada/Physical Therapist
1994-1995: McGill University, Montreal, Canada/Research Assistance
2026: Ph.D. in Aging and Health, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
2016: M.Sc. in Physical Therapy Advanced Standing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2011: Doctorate in Physical Therapy, University of St. Augustine, St. Augustine, Florida, USA
1994: B.Sc. in Physical Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada