Consultant Gastroenterologist at Emirates Specialty Hospital – DHCC, Dubai
Dr. Abdulrahman Saadeddin is a Consultant Gastroenterologist with 13 years of experience, specializing in Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy and Pancreatico-biliary diseases. He completed his training in the UK, earning an MRCP in 2002 and CCT in 2008. Dr. Saadeddin worked as a consultant gastroenterologist in the UK before moving to BC, Canada, where he established the Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) Service at the University Hospital of Northern BC. He later worked as a consultant in Tauranga Hospital, New Zealand.
Consultant Gastroenterologist at Emirates Specialty Hospital – DHCC, Dubai
Dr. Abid Showkat Zargar is a Consultant Gastroenterologist with over 10 years of experience in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Formerly the Head of Gastroenterology at Bansal Hospital, India, he initiated EUS and ERCP services. He holds a clinical fellowship in advanced therapeutic endoscopy and has received the Asian Young Endoscopist Award. Dr. Zargar has over 40 peer-reviewed publications and has presented widely at local and international forums. He also received advanced endoscopic training at Hanyang University Hospital, South Korea.
Gastroenterology and Hepatology Specialist
Dr. Ahmed Gouda is a Gastroenterology and Hepatology specialist with expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. He earned his medical degree in Egypt, trained at the National Gastroenterology and Hepatology Institute in Cairo, and holds a Master’s in Internal Medicine, the Egyptian Board in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and the European Diploma in Clinical Nutrition (ESPEN). A member of ECCO and EASL, he is skilled in managing complex digestive and liver disorders.
Consultant, Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Sharjah
Dr. Asa’d Izziddin Dajani is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with a medical degree from Cairo University. He has worked in hospitals across Egypt, Kuwait, Austria, and the UAE. Dr. Dajani holds a Jordanian board diplomate, fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, and the American College of Gastroenterologists. He is actively involved in medical conferences, lectures, and regularly publishes in medical journals, contributing to advancements in gastroenterology and hepatology.
Consultant of Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology at Taiba Hospita, Kuwiat
Dr. Asma Al Kandari is a Consultant in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology at Taiba Hospital. She holds the Saudi Board certification in Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology, and is a member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) UK and the European Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (ESEGH). Dr. Al Kandari specializes in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, colonoscopy, POEM, Stretta procedure for GERD, endoscopic removal of large polyps, and the management of acute and chronic liver diseases.
Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Clemenceu Medical Center Hospital, Dubai
Dr. Cecilio Azar is a renowned Gastroenterologist with over 15 years of experience in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Specializing in inflammatory bowel disease and Hepatology, he has published over 25 articles in international journals. Skilled in advanced endoscopic procedures, he also performs intra-gastric balloons for obesity. Dr. Azar is an active lecturer and educator, teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. He is a member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) and the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organization.
Consultant Pediatric Gastroenterologist ,Founder of Paed GI Dpt, Clinical Associate Professor at MBRU and Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, Abu Dhabi
Dr. Christos Tzivinikos is a senior consultant pediatric gastroenterologist at Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital in Dubai, with 25 years of experience. He completed his MBBS at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, and furthered his training in London’s renowned pediatric hospitals, specializing in both general and subspecialty pediatric care. He also holds an MSc from the University of Aberdeen, UK. Dr. Tzivinikos’ expertise includes pediatric IBD, EGID, neurodisabilities, congenital heart diseases, and endoscopic percutaneous gastrostomy placements. He has published numerous articles in medical journals.
Consultant Gastroenterologist and Interventional Endoscopist at The Wellington Hospital and the Royal Free Hospital London, UK
Dr. Edward John Despott is a highly experienced consultant gastroenterologist and interventional endoscopist based in London. He serves as the clinical lead for endoscopy services at the Royal Free Hospital's Unit for Endoscopy, specializing in double-balloon enteroscopy, colonoscopy, gastroscopy, capsule endoscopy, and polypectomy. Dr. Despott has played a key role in establishing the Royal Free Unit as a leading center for small bowel endoscopy in the UK. He is also an Honorary Associate Professor at University College London's Institute of Liver and Digestive Health. Dr. Despott is a member of multiple professional societies and has extensively published in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and review articles.
Consultant Gastroententerologist at Al Zahara Hospital, Dubai
Dr. Filippos Georgopoulos is a highly regarded gastroenterologist and Interventional Endoscopy specialist with expertise in treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease. He has published numerous papers and regularly speaks on GI topics. Dr. Georgopoulos holds licenses to practice in Dubai, the UK, and Greece. He previously served as a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Nikea General Hospital in Athens, where he performed complex procedures. He also worked in a renowned Gastroenterology Department recognized as a referral center of excellence for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.
Consultant Gastroenterologist at Al Zahara Hospital, Dubai
Dr. Gaurav Muktesh is an experienced Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, having performed over 10,000 endoscopic procedures and 2,500 endoscopic ultrasounds. He earned his MD in Internal Medicine from Delhi University and completed a Gastroenterology Fellowship at PGI Chandigarh, later training at the Academic Medical Center in Amsterdam. Dr. Gaurav specializes in Endoscopic Ultrasound and Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Achalasia, and is one of the few UAE specialists o ering this treatment. He is also skilled in managing complex inflammatory bowel diseases and other GI disorders.
Dr. George Alexander is a consultant gastroenterologist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in hepatology, liver transplantation, and advanced endoscopic procedures including ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound. He completed his DM at SGPGI, Lucknow, and a fellowship in Paris. Formerly Head of Gastroenterology at a leading hospital in Bangalore, he has been practicing in Dubai since 2014. He holds a Speciality Certificate from the British Society of
Gastroenterology and is known for his patient-focused approach, emphasizing preventive care and lifestyle changes.
Consultant Gastroententerologist and Advance Endoscopist at Mediclinic Al Noor and Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital, Abu Dhabi
Dr. El-Sayed is a gastroenterologist and general physician who began his career in the UK, completing foundation training in London and gastroenterology training in North East Deanery. He obtained his CCT in 2015 and pursued advanced pancreato-biliary endoscopy fellowship training. In 2016, he became a full-time gastroenterologist at University Hospital Dorset. Dr. El-Sayed is a fellow of the European Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and a member of the British Society of Gastroenterology and the Royal College of Physicians.
Consultant Gastroenterologist at St Vincent’s University Hospital , UCD Full Clinical Professor at University of Dublin, Ireland
Dr. Glen Doherty is a Consultant Gastroenterologist at St Vincent's University Hospital and a Full Clinical Professor at University College Dublin. He has numerous peer-reviewed publications in inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal neoplasia. In 2016, he founded INITIative, a national research network for Crohn's and Colitis, and chairs its steering committee. Glen has held leadership roles, including Honorary Treasurer of the Irish Society of Gastroenterology and Chair of ECCO’s Guidelines Committee. He is currently on ECCO’s Education Committee and leads the HSE GI Endoscopy Training program.
Consultant Gastroenterologist at Healthpoint Hospital, Abu Dhabi
Dr. Ahmed is a highly experienced Gastroenterologist with over 10 years in the field. He earned his MBBS from the University of Khartoum in 2008 and completed a clinical Transplant Hepatology fellowship. He underwent specialty training in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and General Internal Medicine in the UK from 2015 to 2021, learning a CCT in Gastroenterology. Dr. Ahmed has held roles at Barnsley Hospital and Sheeld Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. His areas of expertise include digestive disorders, liver diseases, and gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Consultant in Transplant Gastroenterology & Hepatology King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Riyadh, KSA
Dr. Ehab Abufarhaneh is a Consultant in Adult Transplant Gastroenterology & Hepatology and Deputy Executive Director of the Organ Transplant Center at KFSH&RC, Riyadh. He completed dual fellowships in Advanced Hepatology and GI Motility at the University of Toronto. An Adjunct Assistant Professor at Alfaisal University, he leads key programs including the Small Bowel Rehab and Esophageal Programs. His clinical focus includes transplant care, motility disorders, bowel rehabilitation, and the integration of artificial intelligence into gastroenterology and endoscopy.
Consultant Gastroenterologist at Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi
Dr. Jenan Ghaith, MD, is a StaPhysician at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's Digestive Disease Institute and a member of several Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Societies. She specializes in various endoscopic procedures, including innovative treatments for pancreaticobiliary disease, gastric outlet obstruction, gallbladder drainage, and luminal defect closures. Dr. Ghaith earned her medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, completed her Internal Medicine residency at McGill University, and a Gastrointestinal fellowship at the University of Toronto. She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology & Hepatology.
Consultant in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital and Rashid Hospital. Associate Professor of Medicine at Dubai Medical College
Dr. Khaled Bamakhrama is a medical doctor with an M.B.M.S from the Faculty of Medicine and holds several prestigious qualifications, including membership in the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) and the Arab Board of Medical Specializations in Internal Medicine. He has a Specialty Certificate in Gastroenterology, a Jordanian Board in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and is a Fellow of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Bamakhrama is also a member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
Consultant Gastroenterology at Amsterdam University Medical Center, Netherlands
Dr. Gecse is a consultant gastroenterologist at Amsterdam University Medical Center and St. Thomas’ Hospital, London. She trained at the University of Szeged, Hungary, and the Academic Medical Center in Amsterdam. Dr. Gecse has received prestigious awards, including the Ray Clouse Prize and the "Rising Star Award" from UEG. She chairs the clinical research committee of ECCO and is the president of the International Bowel Ultrasound Group. Her research focuses on personalized treatment and non-invasive monitoring in IBD, with over 100 peerreviewed publications.
Consultant Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy at NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
Dr. Linette Achecar is a Consultant Gastroenterologist with over 16 years of experience. She earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Iberoamericana University in 2005 and trained in Gastroenterology at Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid, in 2011. She obtained her PhD in liver disease from the University of Alcala de Henares in 2017. Dr. Achecar specializes in liver and pancreas diseases, bowel disease, reflux disease, endoscopy procedures, and motility disorders. She speaks both English and Spanish.
Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Reem Hospital, Abu Dhabi
Dr. Louay Al Roueili is a French Board-certified Consultant in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Reem Hospital, Abu Dhabi. With advanced training in digestive endoscopy (AEPS, DIS), he specializes in diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal procedures. A member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE), Dr. Al Roueili is skilled in advanced endoscopic techniques. His expertise covers liver diseases, digestive disorders, and minimally invasive interventions, contributing to high-quality patient care in the UAE.
Consultant Gastroenterologist at Advance Center For Daycare Surgery, Abu Dhabi
Dr. Makki H. Fayadh is a renowned gastroenterologist and hepatologist with over five decades of experience. He holds MBCHB from the University of Baghdad, MRCP UK, and FRCP titles from both Edinburgh and London. Dr. Fayadh founded the Iraqi Society of Gastroenterology & Hepatology and the Iraqi Gastroenterology Center. He has published 44 papers and pioneered gastroenterology research and training in Iraq. Currently, he is the Medical Director of ACDS Center, Abu Dhabi, and Honorary President of the Iraqi Society of Gastroenterology & Hepatology.
Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Chief of the Gastroenterology Department, and Chairman of the Internal Medicine Department at Tawam Hospital Al Ain
Dr. Mazen Taha is a Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology/Hepatology at Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, UAE, where he also serves as Chief of Gastroenterology and Chairman of the Internal Medicine Department. He trained in Medicine and Gastroenterology/Hepatology in Germany and held key positions, including Chief of Endoscopy at the University Hospital in Dresden. Since 2002, he has contributed to Tawam Hospital’s excellence in healthcare. Dr. Taha is a Clinical Associate Professor at UAE University and has published internationally on Gastrointestinal Oncology and Endoscopy.
Consultant Hepatologist & Gastroenterologist, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Dubai
Dr. Mohammed Azzam Kayasseh, Consultant at Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, specializes in liver transplantation and microbiome-based diagnostic tools. With decades of experience, he is dedicated to advancing patient care through innovative diagnostic approaches. Dr. Kayasseh's contributions to hepatology and microbiome research have significantly enhanced the understanding and management Of liver and gastrointestinal disorders. His clinical expertise and research initiatives make him a key figure in gastroenterology and hepatology in the Middle East.
Consultant Hepatologist, Gastroenterologist, and Interventional Endoscopist at Zayed Military Hospital
Dr. Mohammad Fahd Baqai is a UK-trained Consultant Hepatologist, Gastroenterologist, and Interventional Endoscopist at Zayed Military Hospital. A Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (UK) and European Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, he specializes in MASLD, liver transplantation, and pancreatobiliary disorders. With expertise in ERCP, Spyglass, and EUS, he previously worked at Royal Free Hospital and University Hospital Plymouth. Dedicated to medical education, he also serves as an examiner for pre- and post-graduate doctors.
Consultant in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Endoscopy at Mediclinic Al Ain
Dr. Naglaa Al-Hosary is a Consultant in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Endoscopy with over 20 years of experience. She holds a Medical Doctorate from Ain Shams University and is licensed in the UAE (HAAD, MOH) and Egypt. Specializing in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies, she excels in managing GI bleeding, varices, and advanced techniques like EUS and ERCP. Currently at Mediclinic Al Ain, she leads the Gastroenterology Department and is recognized for her expertise and contributions to the field.
Dr. Nesrine Marouani is a French Board-Certified Endocrinologist. She served as Head of the Endocrine Clinic in Saint Etienne Hospital in France and as a Consultant Endocrinologist in the Obesity center of Neuchatel in Switzerland. She is currently Consultant in Mediclinic Welcare Hospital and is actively involved in both inpatient and outpatient care, as well as medical education. She is member of the Swiss and French Society of Endocrinology and Diabetology and is PhD in microbiology with relevant scientific publications in this field.
Staff Physician in the Digestive Disease Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.
Dr. Osama Yousef, MD, is a Staff Physician at the Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Before joining, he was an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Associate Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. He completed his medical degree at the University of Jordan, followed by an Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Missouri. Dr. Yousef enjoys playing football and swimming in his free time.
Consultant Gastroenterologist at Prime Hospital Prime Specialist Medical Center,King Faisal Prime Medical Center, Deira Dubai
Dr. Piyush Somani is a highly experienced gastroenterologist and advanced endoscopist with over 14 years of expertise, having performed over 15,000 procedures. His specialties include endoscopic removal of polyps and lymph nodes, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, endoscopic ultrasound, obesity treatment, capsule endoscopy, wireless capsule phascopy, enteroscopy, and GERD treatment. Dr. Somani has performed more than 750 endoscopic ultrasound procedures and 250 FNAC/biopsies. He received the Asian Young Endoscopist award in 2015 and has trained internationally in ERCP, interventional EUS, and cholangioscopy. He previously led the gastroenterology department at NMC Royal Hospital, Sharjah, from 2020 to 2023.
Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Mediclinic City Hospital, Mediclinic Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Center and Mediclinic Dubai Mall, Dubai
Dr. Nathwani, a medical doctor, earned his degree from the University of Bombay in 1998 and later trained in the U.S. at the University of Southern California for his Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology/Hepatology fellowship. He also completed advanced therapeutic endoscopy training at Thomas Je erson University. His specialties include pancreatic and biliary disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, and viral hepatitis. Dr. Nathwani has authored numerous scientific papers and textbook chapters and is a member of several prestigious gastroenterology associations.
Consultant Gastroententerologist and General Physician at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital and Mediclinic IBN Batuta, Dubai
Dr. Mogan is a gastroenterologist and interventional endoscopist with 17 years of experience in the UK. He has dual accreditation in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine from the GMC and is fully JAG accredited in gastroscopy and colonoscopy. Dr. Mogan is a patient- focused physician with a major interest in pancreato biliary disease and performs advanced level endoscopy procedures such as EUS, ERCP, Spyglass Cholangioscopy, Ampullectomy, Luminal stenting, large polyp endoscopic mucosal resection, and general endoscopy and colonoscopy, including bowel cancer screening. He has experience at major London hospitals and has published widely. Dr. Mogan is a JAG certified endoscopy trainer and a senior lecturer at the University of East Anglia.
Consultant Oncologist at Mediclinic City Hospital, Mediclinic Parkview and Hospital ComprehensivebCancer Centre, Dubai
Shaheenah Dawood is a consultant medical oncologist and professor in Clinical Oncology with nearly 20 years of experience across Canada, the USA, and the UAE. She led the Medical Oncology program at the Dubai Health Authority before joining Mediclinic. Trained at McGill University and MD Anderson Cancer Center, she holds a Master's in Public Health from Harvard and completed a leadership program from ASCO. With over 100 publications, she heads the Oncology research program at Mediclinic City Hospital and is president of several oncology summits.
Consultant Gastroenterologist at Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi
Dr. Tariq Aamir, is a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi, specializing in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including ERCP. With over 33 years of experience, he previously served as a Consultant at University Hospital Aintree, UK, and as a Senior Physician in Sudan. A skilled endoscopist, he combines academic excellence with clinical expertise in managing complex gastrointestinal disorders
Consultant Gastroenterologist at Mediclinic City Hospital and Dubai Mall, Dubai
Dr. Usama Warshow is a UK-trained consultant with over 20 years of experience in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, practicing in the UAE since 2015. He specializes in liver diseases, including fatty liver, and manages various gastrointestinal conditions like irritable bowel syndrome. An experienced endoscopist accredited in the UK, Dr. Usama also holds an Honorary Associate Professor position at a university, where he contributes to research and medical training.
Associate Professor of Gastroenterology at U.O. di Gastroenterologia ed Endoscopia Digestiva, Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Millan Italy
Prof. Cesare Hassan, MD, PhD, is a clinical gastroenterologist specializing in new technologies for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. He has led and participated in several international trials on colorectal polyp detection and characterization. Working closely with Prof. Repici in Humanitas, he has contributed to the advancement of diagnostic and advanced colonoscopy techniques. As chair of the ESGE Guideline Committee, he has published key guidelines on precancerous lesions. His expertise also extends to economic analysis of new technologies in endoscopy.
Consultant Gastroenterologist at London Digestive Health and Lead Research in gastroenterology at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London
Professor Peter Irving is a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital in London and Professor of IBD at King’s College London. He trained at Cambridge University and The London Hospital Medical College, later specializing in gastroenterology and completing an IBD fellowship in Melbourne, Australia. With a large IBD practice, he is involved in translational research, clinical IBD, and clinical trials. He has published extensively, including over 200 peer-reviewed articles, books, and book chapters. Professor Irving has held leadership roles in several IBD-related organizations, including the BSG and ECCO.
