Dr. Zhelal Alsaid
MD, CCFP
Family Medicine & Women’s Health | Obesity & Weight Management
Dr. Zhelal Alsaid is a graduate of the University of Alberta’s Family Medicine program and practices the full scope of family medicine with a deep commitment to patient-centred care. She has developed specialized expertise in women’s health and weight management, areas where she brings both advanced clinical knowledge and a genuine personal passion.
Dr. Alsaid has pursued extensive advanced training in menopause and perimenopause management, allowing her to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care for women navigating midlife hormonal health.
With every patient, Dr. Alsaid takes a comprehensive approach. She believes that understanding the full picture, medical history, lifestyle, and personal goals, is essential to creating effective, sustainable treatment plans. Her dedication to obesity medicine is reflected in her extensive training, evidence-based practice, and her warm, supportive approach to guiding patients toward long-term health.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Zhelal Alsaid cherishes spending quality time with her family. She also enjoys staying active through regular exercise, playing soccer and badminton, hiking in the mountains, and being surrounded by nature.
Dr. Alsaid is fluent in English and Arabic and is proud to provide culturally sensitive, inclusive care to all patients.