Education: Alfaisal University, College of Medicine Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Sep 2009 – July 2015
Residency: Internal Medicine Residency
Hurley Medical Center / Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (MSU-CHM) July 2016 – June 2019
Fellowship: Endocrinology, diabetes, and Metabolism UCLA-Harbor Medical Center AND City of Hope National Medical Center Los Angeles, California July 2019 – June 2021
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), since 2019
American Board of Endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism, since 2021
American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM), since 2021
American Board of Clinical Lipidology (ABCL), since 2021
National Board of Physician Nutrition Specialist (NBPNS), since 2021
Certified Clinical Densitometrist (CCD), since 2021
Certified Hypertension Specialist (CHS) by the American Hypertension Specialist Certification Program (AHSCP), since 2021
Area of Specialty: Diabetes mellitus including advanced diabetes technology use like continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), insulin pumps, and smart insulin pens.
- Obesity medicine including medication-assisted weight loss and medical follow up of patients before and after bariatric surgery.
- Metabolic syndrome including managing blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglycerides.
- Thyroid disorders including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and thyroid nodules.
- And other general endocrine issues like testosterone replacement therapy, PCOS, adrenal disease, pituitary problems, calcium/phosphorus imbalance, and osteoporosis.
Languages: English and Arabic
In July 2015, Dr. Bekir Suveyd graduated from medical school at Alfaisal University with first class honor. In June 2019, he completed internal medicine residency at Hurley Medical Center in Flint Michigan where he served as a chief medical resident and was awarded distinguished resident award. He moved to the West Coast and joined UCLA-Harbor Medical Center and City of Hope to do clinical fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism. Throughout his post-graduate training at safety net hospitals, Dr. Suveyd has great experience with tailoring medical management to the underserved and medically disadvantaged populations. He started an endocrine practice at Sea Mar in August 2021. Dr. Suveyd has a particular interest in treating obesity and he is board certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
While not at work, Dr. Suveyd enjoys spending time with his wife, video calling family abroad, reading, hiking, trying different cuisines, and star gazing.
