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Sara Hegab, MD, Pulmonology, Detroit, MI

SaraHegabMD

Pulmonology Detroit, MI

Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Vascular Medicine

Senior Medical Director, US Medical Affairs, Specialty and Pipeline, Bayer| Attending Physician, Henry Ford Health| Intensivist, Avel eCare

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  • Office

    2799 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202

Summary

  • Sara Hegab is an accomplished healthcare leader with over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She is currently a pharmaceutical executive in Medical Affairs at Bayer Pharmaceuticals, where she leads the development and execution of medical affairs strategies for the Specialty and Pipeline portfolio. Sara also continues to practice medicine and is an Attending Physician at Henry Ford Health, where she provides clinical care for critically ill patients in the intensive care unit. In her prior role at Henry Ford Health, she served as Associate Director of the Pulmonary Hypertension program, a nationally recognized PHA Center for Comprehensive Care. She founded and led the Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT), a multidisciplinary team of specialists whose mission is to deliver timely and effective treatment for patients with life threatening acute pulmonary embolism. Sara is triple board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine, and holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from Alexandria University. Her areas of expertise include pulmonary medicine, specifically pulmonary hypertension, CTEPH and VTE, critical care medicine, medical leadership and team building, clinical trials and research, and medical education. Sara is passionate about advancing the science and practice of cardiovascular, pulmonary and critical care medicine, and strives to deliver high-quality patient-centered care. She champions collaboration, innovation, and diversity, and leverages her expertise and experience to support the mission and vision of Bayer Pharmaceuticals.

Education & Training

  • Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital
    Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford HospitalFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 2012 - 2015
  • Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital
    Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2009 - 2012
  • University of Alexandria Faculty of Medicine
    University of Alexandria Faculty of MedicineClass of 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • ND State Medical License
    ND State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • NE State Medical License
    NE State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • KS State Medical License
    KS State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Critical Care Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow of the Year Nominee Henry Ford Hospital, 2015
  • Jan Rival Traveling Scholarship Henry Ford Hospital, 2012

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Stories from the Front Lines of COVID-19 in the United States: Sara
    Stories from the Front Lines of COVID-19 in the United States: SaraDecember 21st, 2020

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Arabic