Dr. Ahmed El-SayedSport Medicine · PM&R

Clinical Asst. Professor · UBC Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Sport & Exercise MedicinePhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Welcome to the official webpage of Canadian physician Dr. Ahmed El-Sayed, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver BC.

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Services

Non-surgical care for sport, musculoskeletal and spine conditions

Specialist Consultation

MSP covered service for Canadians. Private consultations are offered for non-MSP covered patients.

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

Pain interventions using ultrasound guidance including joint and soft tissue injections. Regenerative treatments such as platelet rich plasma (PRP) and percutaneous tenotomy. Targeted nerve blocks.

Fluoroscopic Spine Intervention

Minimally invasive x-ray guided lumbar spine procedures for back pain, nerve pain and pelvic pain.

Schedule your appointment

Please fax referrals to the office of Dr. Ahmed El-Sayed

Fax604 822 9058 Tel604 822 3614
Dr. Ahmed El-Sayed and Dr. Brian Krabak standing poolside at a swimming championship
Dr. Ahmed El-Sayed (right) with Olympic team USA Swimming physician Dr. Brian Krabak (left) at the NCAA PAC-12 Championships, 2022.

About

Dr. Ahmed El-Sayed

DO, CAQ Sports Med, ABPMR dip, BSc Kin
Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of British Columbia

Dr. El-Sayed is a double board-certified specialist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. Before his arrival at UBC, he completed his fellowship at the University of Washington in Seattle with advanced training in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound and minimally invasive procedures performed under ultrasound and fluoroscopic guidance. He also gained on-field experience across the NCAA, NFL, international marathons, and triathlons.

Dr. El-Sayed provides non-surgical, patient-centered care aimed at improving function, performance, and quality of life in musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions. His approach integrates exercise as medicine, targeted lifestyle and nutrition strategies, and appropriate medical therapies. He works with patients of all ages and performance levels to develop individualized treatment plans that support their personal goals and well-being.

Dr. El-Sayed is actively involved in medical education at UBC where he teaches and trains medical students, residents, and fellows. He currently serves as a consulting physician for the Vancouver Whitecaps and is a traveling national team physician with Canada Soccer. He is also part of the physician team caring for UBC’s varsity athletes and regularly provides medical coverage for locally hosted U Sports events.

Education

Training

  1. FellowshipSports MedicineUniversity of Washington
  2. ResidencyPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationMedical College of Wisconsin
  3. InternshipInternal MedicineState University of New York
  4. Medical schoolDoctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)Midwestern University Arizona
  5. UndergraduateBSc, KinesiologyMcMaster University

Professional highlights

Appointments & teams

  • Clinical Assistant Professor UBC Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • National team physician Canada Soccer
  • Consulting physician Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS
  • Active member Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine (CASEM); International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM)

Contact

Get in touch

Patients: for clinical inquiries, please contact the office of Dr. El-Sayed at sem.clinic@ubc.ca.

Medical emergency? Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.