Specialist Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Mediclinic Welcare and Mirdif, Dubai
Dr. Hakim, trained in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, is a highly experienced gastroenterologist specializing in inflammatory bowel diseases. With over 3,000 colonoscopies and 5,000 gastroscopies performed, he has made significant contributions to the field through numerous scientific papers. Dr. Hakim is a member of the Royal College of Physicians (UK), European Crohn's & Colitis Organization, and the Emirates Society of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, further demonstrating his expertise and commitment to advancing gastroenterology.
Consultant Gastroenterologist at Mediclinic Airport Road, Abu Dhabi
Dr. Ahmed Sultan is a Consultant in Gastroenterology & Hepatology, specializing in liver and digestive disorders. He has extensive experience in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies, including ERCP, EUS, enteroscopy, capsule endoscopy, and early GI tumor resections through 3rd space. Dr. Sultan earned his M.D. and Ph.D. in Gastroenterology & Hepatology from Egypt and has multiple international publications. He is an adjunct faculty member at Khalifa University and a member of the American & European societies of Endoscopy and European Crohn's and Colitis organizations.
Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Digestive Disease Institute at Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi
Dr. Ammar Kheir, MBBS, is a Sta Physician in the Digestive Disease Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. He was a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee and a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland, Australia. Dr. Kheir received his medical degree in Sudan and trained in the UK and Australia. He specializes in various areas like bowel cancer screening and advanced endoscopic techniques and has presented and published works internationally.
Consultant Hepatologist Gastroententerologist and Interventiuonal Endoscopist at King Hospital London, Dubai
Dr. Farooq Khan is a UK-trained consultant in Hepatology and Gastroenterology, specializing in early screening and management of diabetes and fatty liver. He completed advanced training in the Trent GI program and Liver Transplant training at St. James Hospital, Leeds. Dr. Khan performs various interventional procedures, including ERCP, Spyglass, EUS, EMR, ESD, and endobariatrics. He is skilled in Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) for accurate detection of gastrointestinal issues. Dr. Khan also lectures internationally, holds memberships in GI and Hepatology societies, and publishes research.
Consultant Gastroenterologist at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi
Dr. Fatma Alshamsi is a pioneering Emirati gastroenterologist specializing in inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. She graduated from the University of Ottawa and became the first female Emirati physician to specialize in interventional endoscopy. With over 10 years of experience, she focuses on advanced ERCP, cholangioscopy, and endoscopic ultrasound. Dr. Alshamsi is passionate about improving healthcare outcomes, advancing medical education, and her areas of expertise include inflammatory bowel diseases, pancreaticobiliar diseases, and advanced interventional endoscopy.
Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Adjunct Assistant Professor at University of Sharjah
Dr. Majidah Bukhari is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with over a decade of experience. Holding titles such as MD, FASGE, FRCPC, ABIM, and MRCP (GI), she is the President and Founder of Elegance Society, with over 450,000 followers. Known for her dedication to patient care, medical education, and research, Dr. Bukhari is especially passionate about patient education. She is notably the only doctor to have performed an endoscopy on herself, showcasing her commitment to her field.
Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Healthpoint Hospital, Abu Dhabi
Dr. Laith Al-Rubaiy is a UK-trained Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with over 10 years of experience. He is an honorary Professor at Swansea University and previously worked at St Mark’s Hospital in London. Dr. Al-Rubaiy won scholarships for his postgraduate studies in the USA and UK and completed advanced training at the Royal Free Hospital. He has received three awards in Gastroenterology and was named "Young Gastroenterologist of the Year" in 2017. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles.
Director within the Endoscopy Division at the National Cancer Center Hospital Tokyo, Japan
Professor Yutaka Saito is the Director of the Endoscopy Division at the National Cancer Center Hospital in Tokyo and a Professor of Gastroenterology at Tokyo Medical University. He has been a faculty member and live demonstrator at numerous international events and was honored with the Basil Hirschowitz Master Endoscopist Award in 2013. His research focuses on chromomagnification colonoscopy, Endoscopic Mucosal Resection, Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for early gastrointestinal cancer, colon capsule endoscopy, and artificial intelligence in colorectal neoplasia diagnosis. He was also recognized with a Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Reviewer for GIE: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (2015-2017).
