Trinity Health is excited to welcome Ammar Saigal, MD, MPH, to our primary care team. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from the Saint Mary’s University Honors College, San Antonio, TX, Dr. Saigal earned a Master of Public Health from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. From there, he earned his Doctor of Medicine from UT Health San Antonio, where he performed extensive molecular biology and data-driven epidemiology research, in addition to writing articles for the local medical society. With a strong record of academic achievement, Dr. Saigal proceeded to Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York City, where he authored peer-reviewed research at the Hospital for Special Surgery and completed his surgical internship. Originally planning a surgical career track, he served as an Orthopaedic House Staff physician at Weill Cornell’s downtown campus, Lower Manhattan Hospital, before shifting his focus to preventive health and lifestyle medicine. He attended Good Samaritan University Hospital for family practice training, presenting research at multiple national medical conferences and was awarded the I-Care Kudos Award for exceptional patient care. A native of Toronto, Canada, Dr. Saigal enjoys fitness, reading, gaming and music in his free time. He is a member of the American College of Physicians and is proud to bring a personalized style of care to each of his patients. He looks forward to meeting you.
Primary Care
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