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Dr. Sarah Alsulami

MBBS, SBIM, SFR

Adult Rheumatology

Internal Medicine, Rheumatology | 10 years of experience | Speaks English, Arabic.

Area Of Expertise

  • Biologic therapy and immunomodulators
  • Clinical research and peer review in rheumatology
  • Joint disorders including gout and osteoarthritis
“Rheumatology is the art of balancing science with patience — for conditions that challenge, and patients who endure.”

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Biography

Dr. Sarah S. Al-Sulami is a Consultant Rheumatologist at King’s College Hospital London in Jeddah. She holds an MBBS from Umm Al-Qura University, the Saudi Board in Internal Medicine, and the Saudi Fellowship in Rheumatology. Her clinical interests include joint diseases such as gout and osteoarthritis, as well as complex autoimmune and chronic rheumatic conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis, and psoriatic disease. Dr. Al-Sulami is known for her patient-centered approach and commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. She is also active in clinical research, medical education, and peer-review activities in the field of rheumatology. She is a certified participant in the National Research Program by the Saudi NIH.

Education & Training
  • Certified in the National Research Program – Saudi NIH, 2023
  • Saudi Fellowship in Rheumatology (SFR) – 2022
  • Saudi Board in Internal Medicine (SBIM) – 2018
  • MBBS – Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah (2009)
Licenses & Certifications
  • Certification – National Research Program
    Saudi National Institute of Health (NIH), 2023
  • Saudi Fellowship in Rheumatology (SFR)
    Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS), 2022
  • Saudi Board in Internal Medicine (SBIM)
    Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS), 2018
  • Full Medical License – Saudi Arabia
    Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)
Books & Publications
  • Alharthy F, Almeqati AS, Alsulami S, Ahmed A.
  • Behçet’s Disease in Saudi Arabia: Clinical and Demographic Characteristics.
    The Cureus Journal of Medical Science.
  • Alsulami S, Alotaibi RM, Alotaibi FF, Almatrafi FB, Filmban DM, Alneefia S, Alahmed AH, Hafiz WA.
    IgA Vasculitis With Adalimumab Therapy for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Case Report and Review of Literature.
    The Cureus Journal of Medical Science.
  • Almekhlafi MA, Alsulami SS, Almorsy SA, Alhazmi MA.
    Incidence and Impact of Stroke during Hajj: Results of the 2015 Hajj Stroke Registry.
    Neurosciences Journal – www.neurosciencesjournal.org
  • 2nd Place – Oral Presentation Award
    “Incidence and Impact of Stroke during Hajj”
    9th Annual Medical Trainee Research Day

Note: Additional case reports in development including one on Polyarteritis Nodosa presenting with painful livedo reticularis.

Professional Affiliations
  • Member, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)
  • Member, Saudi Society for Rheumatology (SSR)
  • Participant, National Research Program – Saudi National Institute of Health (NIH)
Areas of Expertise
  • Behçet’s disease and idiopathic inflammatory myopathies
  • Biologic therapy and immunomodulators
  • Chronic disease counseling and long-term patient care
  • Clinical research and peer review in rheumatology
  • Diagnosis and management of complex autoimmune and rheumatic diseases
  • Joint disorders including gout and osteoarthritis
  • Medical education and academic supervision
  • Rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
  • Vasculitis and psoriatic arthritis

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