Abdelhakim Elganyni
Gastroenterologist & Head of IBD Unit | United Arab Emirates
Abdelhakim Elganyni
Gastroenterologist & Head of IBD Unit | Emirates Specialty Hospital
Dr. Abdelhakim Elganyni is a distinguished Gastroenterologist and Head of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Unit at Emirates Specialty Hospital, Dubai Healthcare City. He is widely recognized as a leading regional expert in inflammatory bowel diseases, with extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of complex Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Dr. Elganyni completed his primary medical education and early gastroenterology training in Egypt, followed by several years of clinical practice in Saudi Arabia. He subsequently advanced his subspecialty training in the United Kingdom, where he developed a focused expertise in IBD management, including advanced biologic and small-molecule therapies, multidisciplinary care, and evidence-based treatment optimization.
He is a Member of the Royal College of Physicians (UK) and holds membership in prominent international professional bodies, including the European Board of Gastroenterology and the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation (ECCO).
Beyond his clinical leadership, Dr. Elganyni is an eminent speaker at regional and international scientific conferences and an active contributor to the academic gastroenterology community. He has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed scientific publications, reflecting his commitment to advancing clinical practice, research, and education in IBD.
Sessions by this speaker
Friday, 2026-03-27
Speakers - Main Conference
07:00 - 18:00
Abdulaziz Nuaimi
Consultant Gastroenterology | United Arab Emirates
Abdulaziz Nuaimi
Consultant Gastroenterology | Tawam Hospital
Dr. Abdulaziz Al Nuaimi is the head of the Gastroenterology department in STMC and Tawam Hospital, Abu Dhabi
Sessions by this speaker
Friday, 2026-03-27
Speakers - Main Conference
07:00 - 18:00
Abid Zargar
Consultant Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Abid Zargar
Consultant Gastroenterologist | Mediclinic Parkvew Hospital
Dr. Abid Showkat Zargar is a Consultant Gastroenterologist working in Mediclinic Parkvew Hospital with over 10 years’ experience in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
He has subspecialised with a clinical fellowship in advanced therapeutic endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and ERCP in one of the busiest endoscopic units in India.
In recognition of his contribution in the field of endoscopy, he was awarded the prestigious Asian Young Endoscopist Award (AYEA) in Seoul, South Korea.
He underwent a fellowship for advanced endoscopic training in procedures like EUS, ERCP, endoscopic resection of early tumours (EMR and ESD) and endoscopic management of obesity at the Hanyang University Hospital, South Korea.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Ahmad Jazzar
Chief, Gastroenterology Division | United Arab Emirates
Ahmad Jazzar
Chief, Gastroenterology Division | Burjeel Day Surgery
Director, Jazzar Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Chief, Gastroenterology Division Burjeel Day Surgery Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Fellow of American College of Gastroenterology (FACG), American College of Physicians (FACP)
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Alessandro Armuzzi
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Unit and co-leads the IBD Center | Italy
Alessandro Armuzzi
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Unit and co-leads the IBD Center | IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan, Italy
Alessandro Armuzzi leads the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Unit and co-leads the IBD Center at IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital in Milan, Italy. He earned his MD degree from the University of Bologna and his Ph.D. degree from the Tor Vergata University of Rome and completed his Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology training at the Catholic University of Rome, all in Italy. Professor Armuzzi also conducted advanced research and underwent clinical training in IBD at the John Radcliffe Hospital – Oxford University Hospitals in Oxford, UK. Up to 2021, he led the IBD Center at the Fondazione Policlinico A. Gemelli IRCCS, Catholic University in Rome, Italy.
Professor Armuzzi’s research interests focus on the design of real-life trials and observational studies in IBD, clinical/biological prediction and outcomes in IBD and IMIDs, diagnostic modalities to assess disease activity in IBD, and advanced therapies in IBD.
He serves as a member of several gastroenterology associations, including the Italian Group for the Study of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IG-IBD, Chair 2018-2019, EduCom Chair 2020-2021), the Scientific Committee of the Italian Society of Gastroenterology (SIGE, 2014-2017), and the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation (ECCO, ClinCom Chair 2015-2017, Internal Auditor 2019-2020, Secretary 2021-2024). Additionally, he has authored many peer-reviewed publications in the field of IBD.
Sessions by this speaker
Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Alessandro Repici
Chairman of Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology | Italy
Alessandro Repici
Chairman of Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology | Humanitas Research Hospital, Milano Italy
Alessandro Repici is Director of Digestive Endoscopy Dept at Humanitas Research Hospital, one of the largest private facilities of the country (since 2005). Since 2007 he is also Director of endoscopy program for all the hospitals belonging to the Humanitas Group in Italy and since 2015 he is full professor of Gastroenterology at Humanitas University School of Medicine, in Milano. In 2004 was appointed in the governing board of the Italian Society of Digestive Endoscopy as director of the website and chairman of research committee. He has been appointed as one of the Associate Editors of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in 2015 and already serves in the Editorial Board of Digestive and Liver Disease Since 2019 he works also as consultant for advanced therapeutic endoscopy for the largest private practice facility in Lugano, Switzerland. Furthermore, he serves in the board of the Italian Society of Gastroenterology since 2018.
Alessandro Repici was born in Messina, Sicily in 1966 and grew up in Sicily where he attended the Medical School and graduated in 1990. He continued his training at University of Torino, Molinette Hospital followed by six months fellowship in Paris with of professor Claude Liguory. In 1996 he spent 3 months at Altona Hospital in Hamburg under the guidance of prof Hagenmuller and 3 months as visitor at Eppendorf University Hospital with professor Soehendra In 1998 he completed six more months research fellowship on new technologies for endoscopic delivery of nano-particles for palliation of esophageal tumors at Wellesley Hospital in Toronto working under the mentorship of Norman Marcon. Returned to Italy he was hired at Dept of Gastroenterology of Molinette Hospital in Torino.
Clinical activity of Dr. Repici includes consultation for patients with types of digestive diseases and a high volume of complex endoscopic procedures including ERCP (5000 procedures in the last 10 years), stenting (more than 400 patients treated with stents at different level of the gastrointestinal tract) removal of large superficial neoplastic lesions like intestinal polyps, early gastric cancer, dysplastic lesions on Barrett’s oesophagus), radio-frequency ablation of Barrett’s oesophagus, treatment of Zenker oesophagus (more than 250 patients treated in the last years) as well as POEM for patients with achalasia and motility disorders of the oesophagus.
Since 2010 he has been the organiser of the renown IMAGE events and since 2020 Prof. Repici is founder and chairman of Endoscopy On Air altogether with Prof.Thomas Rösch.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Ali Choukair
Specialist Gastroenterology | United Arab Emirates
Ali Choukair
Specialist Gastroenterology | Clemenceau Medical Center
Ali Choukair, MD, is a specialist gastroenterology at CMC Dubai.
He studied medicine at AUB and graduated in 2004. Following this he did 2 years clinical research and electives in Lebanon and USA.
In 2006 joined AUH to continue residency and fellowship in gastroenterology till 2012.
Currently, DHA-licensed Gastroenterologist with 10+ years' experience across UAE, Oman and Lebanon; Work experience gained from practicing in the gulf area since 2013 and currently in UAE since 2015.
Led the launch of NAFLD detection and therapy programs. Expert in metabolic liver disease, endoscopic weight loss, and GERD interventions.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Alissa Walsh
Consultant Gastroenterologist | United Kingdom
Alissa Walsh
Consultant Gastroenterologist | John Radcliffe Hospital
Alissa Walsh is a the Clinical Lead for Inflammatory Bowel Disease at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. Dr Walsh was the former Clinical Director for Gastroenterology and Clinical Lead for Endoscopy. Dr Walsh is an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Oxford and an Associate Fellow at Green Templeton College in Oxford. Dr Walsh’s research interests include IBD activity indices, prevention of opportunistic infections in immunocompromised patients, the role of faecal transplantation in ulcerative colitis and remote monitoring for patients with IBD. Dr Walsh is a founder and director of Crohn’s Colitis Cure, an Australian charity supporting IBD medical research.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Ammar Kheir
Consultant Gastroenterology | United Arab Emirates
Ammar Kheir
Consultant Gastroenterology | Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Dr. Ammar Kheir, MBBS, is a Staff Physician within the Gastroenterology Department of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s Digestive Disease Institute.
Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. Kheir was a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Therapeutic Colonoscopist at Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee. He was also a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
Dr. Kheir received his medical degree from the University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan. He completed his foundation medical training at James Cook University Hospital, UK. Following that, he completed Basic Physician Training at John Hunter Hospital and the University of Newcastle, Australia. He then completed his Core Gastroenterology and Hepatology Training at the Central Coast and Northern Sydney hospitals. After that, he completed an advanced Therapeutic Colonoscopy fellowship at Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital, Brisbane, Australia. He also completed an advanced Endoscopic Training at Kyushu University Hospital, Japan.
Dr. Kheir has a particular interest and expertise in image-enhanced endoscopy, high-quality colonoscopy, bowel cancer screening in adults, inflammatory bowel disease, management of colonic polyposis, advanced endoscopic resection techniques, Barrett's esophagus and screening for early gastric cancer. He presented at international meetings, was published in peer-reviewed journals and authored endoscopy textbook chapters.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Asma Alkandari
Consultant of Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology | Kuwait
Asma Alkandari
Consultant of Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology | Taiba Hospital
Dr. Asma Al Kandari is the Consultant of Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology of Taiba Hospital.
She is in the Saudi Board in Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology, furthermore she is Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP), UK and member of European Board in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (ESEGH).
Among her works, there are: Diagnostic & therapeutic endoscopy & colonoscopy, Preoral endoscopic myotoney (POEM), Stretta procedure for GERD, Endoscopic removal of large and difficult polyps (EMR, ESD), Management of acute and chronic liver disease and Insertion and removal of different gastric balloons.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Azzam Kayasseh
Specialist HepatoGastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Azzam Kayasseh
Specialist HepatoGastroenterologist | Dr Kayasseh Medical Clinic LLC
Dr. M. Azzam Kayasseh is a Specialist HepatoGastroenterologist, Specialist Digestive Endoscopist and Clinical Innovative Microbiomologist. He is the Founding Director of Dr. Kayasseh Medical Clinic and Founding President of Dubai Endoscopic Forum. He is also the WEO Regional Councilor (Middle East & Africa). Dr.Kayasseh has been serving his patients in the UAE since 1979. Dr. Kayasseh's mission is to provide a unique medical service which offers superior care of a human being while achieving a standard of accurate diagnosis, maintenance of care and follow up of treatment to retain the highest quality of life as his Patients are his Life and his Truth.
Dr. Kayasseh was actively involved in WEO education and training activities locally, regionally, and internationally.
He is presently working on Clinical Microbiome Sciences and Disease Risk Stratification Module. He is looking forward to Innovate on Microbiome-Based Tools.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Balaji Krishnamurthy
Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Balaji Krishnamurthy
Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist | Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital
Balaji Krishnamurthy is a Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist at Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital, UAE.
Sessions by this speaker
Saturday, 2026-03-28
Speakers - IBUS Workshop
08:45 - 13:45
Friday, 2026-03-27
Speakers - Main Conference
07:00 - 18:00
Bobby Prasad
Consultant Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Bobby Prasad
Consultant Gastroenterologist | Mediclinic Middle East
Dr Bobby Prasad is an award winning Ivy League and London-trained consultant gastroenterologist specialising in endoscopy, colonoscopy, gastroenterology and general hepatology, including, IBS, abdominal pain, cancer screening, pancreas and biliary disease, obesity, inflammatory bowel disease, reflux, bleeding, diarrhoea and abnormal liver function. He has over 25 years’ experience in gastroenterology.
Dr Prasad was a consultant gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic. Prior to this he was a consultant gastroenterologist at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, supporting the Royal Brompton Hospital and the Royal Marsden Hospitals in London and was an Attending Physician in Gastroenterology at Yale New Haven Hospital, USA. He completed Advanced Endoscopy Fellowships at Yale School of Medicine, USA where he was also on faculty, and in therapeutic endoscopy and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) at the Digestive Disease Center at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, USA. He trained at St Thomas' Hospital in London and Boston University, USA.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Christos Tzivinikos
Consultant Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Christos Tzivinikos
Consultant Gastroenterologist | Al Jalila Children's Specilaity Hospital
Dr. Christos Tzivinikos is a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Al Jalila Children's Specilaity Hospital, UAE.
Sessions by this speaker
Saturday, 2026-03-28
Speakers - IBUS Workshop
08:45 - 13:45
Friday, 2026-03-27
Speakers - Main Conference
07:00 - 18:00
Eman Fatma Al Naoufi
Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Eman Fatma Al Naoufi
Gastroenterologist | Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group
As a gastroenterologist, physicians provided comprehensive care for appropriate patient population including diagnosing and treating a wide variety of illnesses that can occur in any of the body systems. Use a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic to treat patients through medication and hospitalization. Participated in the recruitment and retention of physicians and staff who work in the practice.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Farooq Khan
Consultant Hepatologist Gastroententerologist | United Arab Emirates
Farooq Khan
Consultant Hepatologist Gastroententerologist | 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.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Fatima Al Shamsi
Consultant Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Fatima Al Shamsi
Consultant Gastroenterologist | Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi
Dr. Fatma Alshamsi is a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi, with advanced fellowship training in Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Advanced Endoscopy. She is the first female Emirati physician specialized in advanced pancreaticobiliary endoscopy, with expertise in complex ERCP and therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound. Her clinical practice also includes advanced luminal endoscopy and the management of complex IBD and pancreaticobiliary disorders. Alongside her clinical work, she is deeply engaged in medical education and curriculum development and serves as an examiner for the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. Dr. Alshamsi is committed to advancing specialized GI care and academic excellence across the region.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Fatma Al Alkim
Consultant Gastroenterology and Hepatology | United Arab Emirates
Fatma Al Alkim
Consultant Gastroenterology and Hepatology | EHS
Dr. Alalkim is a Consultant in Gastroenterology and Hepatology with extensive
experience in diagnosing, managing, and treating a wide range of liver and
gastrointestinal conditions. Her comprehensive training includes two prestigious
fellowships: one in Gastroenterology at McMaster University and another in
Hepatology and Liver Transplantation at the University of British Columbia. As well
as her experience working as specialist registrar at John RadcliPe Hospital at the
University of Oxford. She has more than 17 years of experience in medical practice
and is a member of several prestigious international societies
• Member of the American Gastroenterology Association, American College of
Gastroenterology, European Crohn's and Colitis Organization, Canadian
Association of Gastroenterology, American Association for the Study of Liver
Disease, and European Association for the Study of the Liver
• Presented at several conferences, with several published studies and book chapter
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Gaurav Muktesh
Consultant Gastroenterologist and Interventional Endoscopist, Adj. Faculty University Of Sharjah | United Arab Emirates
Gaurav Muktesh
Consultant Gastroenterologist and Interventional Endoscopist, Adj. Faculty University Of Sharjah | Alzahra Hospital Dubai, UAE
Dr Gaurav Muktesh is an experienced consultant gastroenterologist who has completed his gastroenterology fellowship from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI) Chandigarh, which is a 2200 bedded tertiary care academic center of excellence in India. He further worked as a faculty at the same apex center and was a mentor to budding gastroenterologists; training them in clinical gastroenterology and advanced endoscopic procedures.
He was an advanced endoscopy fellow at Academic medical center, Amsterdam, Netherlands and cleared European Specialty Certificate Examination in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (ESEGH)
He has performed over 10,000 endoscopic procedures including complex interventional endoscopic procedures in his career including endoscopies, colonoscopies, ERCPs, endoscopic ultrasounds, peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) and ESDs.
He is the first Dubai based gastroenterologist to have performed the POEM procedure which is the latest incisionless endoscopic surgical procedure for a disorder of swallowing calling achalasia.
He has been an invited speaker and faculty in the field of advanced endoscopy and he has over 50 international publications to his credit.
He is a member of multiple international societies including American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), American society of gastrointestinal endoscopy (ASGE), European Society of Gastrointestinal endoscopy (ESGE), Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG) and society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India (SGEI)
He is currently working as a consultant gastroenterologist, hepatologist and interventional endoscopist at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai, UAE and as a faculty at University of Sharjah
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
George Alexander
Consultant Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
George Alexander
Consultant Gastroenterologist | Mediclinic Middle East
Dr George Alexander is a consultant gastroenterologist with special training in liver transplantation hepatology and advanced endoscopic procedures including endoscopic ultrasound.
He completed his DM in Gastroenterology from the prestigious Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute in Lucknow, India. Following this he undertook a Fellowship in Liver Transplantation and Hepatology from Paul Brousse Hospital, Paris, France. He was Head of Department of Gastroenterology of a premier Hospital in Bangalore, India before moving to the UAE. He has been working as a consultant gastroenterologist in Dubai since 2014 and holds a Speciality Certificate from the British Society of Gastroenterology. With more than 15 years experience in the field, Dr George is highly skilled in handling the whole spectrum of gastrointestinal diseases including post liver transplant patients, and has a special interest in hepatology, ERCP, pH metry/manometry and endoscopic ultrasound. He is also a member of various national and international organisations. He has a reputation for excellent patient care with an emphasis on preventative care and lifestyle changes and is known for his sincerity and passion for his work. Dr George also keeps abreast of the latest developments in his field by updating his knowledge and attending national and International conferences.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Ghassan El-Sayed
Consultant Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Ghassan El-Sayed
Consultant Gastroenterologist | Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital
Dr El-Sayed started his early medical career in United Kingdom where he completed his foundation years of training in London. He then completed his gastroenterology training in North East Deanery in London where he rotated in a few teaching and reputable hospitals including Royal Free and University College London Hospitals. He acquired his advanced pancreato-biliary and hepatology accreditation in London. Dr El-Sayed acquired his CCT in 2015 and then undertook further fellowship training in advanced pancrteato-biliary endoscopy until 2016 he was appointed as a full time gastroenterologist and general physician at University Hospital Dorset. He also occupied the role of endoscopy training lead at University Hospital Dorset and chaired the conscious sedation committee for the trust.
Dr El-Sayed has published his research in reputable international medical journals and presented his work in many medical conferences and symposiums.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Hussam Saleh
Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist | United Arab Emirates
Hussam Saleh
Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist | Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group, UAE
Dr Hussam Saleh is a Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist, Advanced Diagnostic & Therapeutic Endoscopist. Adjunct Clinical Professor Associate.
GMC-UK and European Medically Certified with experience in Medical university of Wales - Cardiff - UK with area of expertise include Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopies, Hepatology disorders and IBD treatment
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Iqbal Siddique
Consultant Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Iqbal Siddique
Consultant Gastroenterologist | University Hospital Sharjah
Dr. Iqbal Siddique is the Consultant Gastroenterologist and Head of Gastroenterology at University Hospital Sharjah. He is a Diplomate of the American Boards of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, having completed his residency and fellowship training at the University of Texas Health Science Center and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Dr. Siddique has over two decades of clinical and academic experience. He is an active researcher with numerous presentations at international conferences such as DDW and UEGW. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and contributed book chapters, with research interests spanning inflammatory bowel disease, hepatology, and advanced endoscopic management.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Khaled Bamakhrama
Associate Professor of Medicine | United Arab Emirates
Khaled Bamakhrama
Associate Professor of Medicine | Dubai Medical College
Dr. Khaled graduated from the college of medicine , sanaa university, and had membership of royal colleges of physician ( MRCP ) UK, 2006, and arab board in internal medicine 2006, he had Specialty Certificate in Gastroenterology from United Kingdom 2010, and the Jordanian Board in Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2012.
He had his fellowship training in advance Endoscopy at Herlev Hospital in Copenhagen University, Denmark 2013 .
He had fellowship of the royal college of physicians of Edinburgh( FRCP) in 2016,and Fellow of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (FASGE) 2017
He is currently Associate Professor of Medicine at dubai medical college and consultant physician and gastroenterologist at Rashid hospital –Dubai .
Dr.Bamakhrama is member in different medical society including Emirates society of gastroenterology, European society of gastrointestinal endoscopy , and the American society of gastrointestinal endoscopy.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Makki Fayadh
Consultant in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology | United Arab Emirates
Makki Fayadh
Consultant in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology | Health Shield Medical Centre
Dr. Makki Fayadh is a Consultant in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology in Health Shield Medical Centre.
He established the Iraqi society of gastroenterology/Iraqi GIT board study/Iraqi journal of gastroenterology
He documented several rare conditions in Iraq and UAE, including early onset colorectal cancer, celiac disease, IGG4 related disease, Cowden syndrome, mesenteric panniculitis, SMA syndrome, and hypermobility associated GI disorders.
Internationally recognized and was nominated as Master of the World Gastroenterology (MWGO) and honoured as top reviewer for the American GIE Journal.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Mazen Taha
Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology/Hepatology | United Arab Emirates
Mazen Taha
Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology/Hepatology | Tawam Hospital
Dr. Mazen Taha, currently holds several key positions within Tawam Hospital in Al Ain, UAE. Aside from being the Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Dr. Taha is also the Chief of the Gastroenterology Department and the Chairman of the Internal Medicine Department. He has played a vital role in ensuring that all operations and practices under his administrative scope adhere to the superior-quality health care being offered by the hospital in accordance with national standards.
Dr.Taha’s extensive educational background includes training in Medicine and Gastroenterology/Hepatology in Dresden and Berlin in Germany. He then went on to carve a distinctive name for himself holding important positions in notable hospitals. In 1994, he was assigned as the Chief of Endoscopy at the University Hospital in Dresden. He was also later named Director of the Gastroenterology fellowship program.In 1998, he was assigned as the Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in University Hospital Dresden –Germany.
Dr. Taha played a more active role in the UAE health sector in 2002, when he became the Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology /Hepatology and Chief of Gastroenterology at the Tawam Hospital in Al Ain.He was named Chairman of Internal Medicine two years later. Aside from fulfilling his current responsibilities, he is also a Clinical Associate Professor in Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences in UAE University.
He is currently a member of distinguished medical organizations such as the German Society of Gastroenterology and the German Society of Endoscopy and Imaging. Dr.Taha has also shared his comprehensive knowledge and expertise in a number of publications, and has contributed to renowned international medical journals on key topics in the field of Gastrointestinal Oncology and Endoscopy.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Mohammed Al-Saiddi
Consultant Radiologist | United Arab Emirates
Mohammed Al-Saiddi
Consultant Radiologist | Mediclinic Welcare Hospital, UAE
Consultant Radiologist based in Dubai with over 16 years of clinical experience. He is highly regarded for his subspeciality in oncologic, abdominal, and urogenital radiology, including advanced MRI mapping for deep endometriosis.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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Mona Joumaa
Lead Clinical Dietitian | United Arab Emirates
Mona Joumaa
Lead Clinical Dietitian | Mediclinic Middle East
Mona working as clinical Dietitian with an experience over 15 years. She is currently leading the dietary department in Mediclinic Middle east. She is certified By Monash University for low Fodmaps diet dietary management and passioned about gut health and Obesity management. She is a part of the Center of excellence in Mediclinic Middles east Certified by the EASO, Mona is certified by SCope (world obesity federation), Mona has a Masters in health care management and leadership. Has many publications in the world of obesity, health and wellbeing.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Nafea Alyasi
Pediatric Gastroenterology Consultant | United Arab Emirates
Nafea Alyasi
Pediatric Gastroenterology Consultant | Mediclinic Middle East
Dr. Nafea AlYasi, MBBS, is a Pediatric Gastroenterology Consultant from the United Arab Emirates with expertise in celiac disease, pediatric fatty liver disease, and complex gastrointestinal disorders. He completed his medical training at UAE University and his fellowship at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi.
In addition to his clinical work, he is an author and speaker dedicated to advancing pediatric digestive health and strengthening the connection between medicine and the community.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Omar Rathore
Consultant Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Omar Rathore
Consultant Gastroenterologist | Mediclinic Welcare Hospital
Dr. Omar Rathore - Primary medical education in Pakistan
Post graduate medical training and CSCST in Gastroenterology from Ireland
Working as a Consultant in Dubai last 16+ years with Mediclinic
Manage all forms for Gastroenterology and Hepatology problems with special interest in IBD, IBS, GORD, Fatty liver and other acute and chronic liver disorders
Proficient in performing GI endoscopies both diagnostic and therapeutic
Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine with MBRU with active participation in teaching of medical students
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Osama Yousef
Staff Physician | United Arab Emirates
Osama Yousef
Staff Physician | GERD Management
Dr. Osama Yousef, MD, is a Staff Physician within the Gastroenterology Department of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's Digestive Disease Institute. He is also Program Director of the Gastroenterology Fellowship.
Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. Yousef was an Assistant Professor of Medicine and the Associate Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship Program at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. He was also the Site Program Director at the Truman Medical Center.
Dr. Yousef received his medical degree from the University of Jordan. He then completed his Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, USA.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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Piyush Somani
Consultant Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Piyush Somani
Consultant Gastroenterologist | Emirates Specialty Hospital
Dr. Piyush Somani is a highly experienced Specialist Gastroenterologist, Advanced Interventional Endoscopist, and Liver Disease Expert with over 14 years of clinical experience. He has performed more than 15,000 endoscopic procedure having trained and practiced at leading centres in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy across the UAE, USA, China, Korea and India,
Dr. Piyush specialises in complex interventional endoscopic procedures, including therapeutic EUS, advanced ERCP, endoscopic removal of gastrointestinal polyps and tumors, endoscopic management of biliary and pancreatic diseases, and minimally invasive endoscopic treatments for obesity and motility disorders.
His international training background includes fellowships in China, Korea, India, and the United States, along with prestigious recognition such as the Asian Young Endoscopist Award and the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) International Training Grant.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Pradeep Bhandari
Professor of Gastroenterology | United Kingdom
Pradeep Bhandari
Professor of Gastroenterology | University of Portsmouth
Professor Pradeep Bhandari is a leading gastroenterologist based in Portsmouth and London. He specialises in management of a range of Gastrointestinal conditions including early cancers, Barrett's oesophagus, acid reflux, Irritable bowel syndrome, dyspepsia, peptic ulcers, rectal bleeding and obesity, amongst other conditions. He is an expert in advanced endoscopic procedures, including early diagnosis of cancers and endoscopic resections for cancers. He also provides screenings for gastrointestinal cancers. He serves as Professor of Gastroenterology at the University of Portsmouth and has been the Chair of the British Society of Gastroenterologists (BSG) Cancer Group. He currently holds the Research chair of European society of Gastrointestinal endoscopy (ESGE).
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Rahul Nathwani
American Board Certified Internal Medicine American Board Certified Gastroenterology Consultant Gastroenterologist and Therapeutic Endoscopist Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Gastroen | United Arab Emirates
Rahul Nathwani
American Board Certified Internal Medicine American Board Certified Gastroenterology Consultant Gastroenterologist and Therapeutic Endoscopist Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Gastroen | Mediclinic City Hospital & Medicilinic Dubai Mall, UAE
Dr. Nathwani received his medical degree from the University of Bombay in 1998, following which he pursued his post-graduate studies in the United States. He completed his Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology/Hepatology fellowship at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and subsequently pursued additional training in advanced therapeutic endoscopy during a fellowship at the Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. During this fellowship, Dr. Nathwani acquired expertise in procedures such as ERCP, endoscopic mucosal resection, and video capsule endoscopy.
He has contributed significantly to his field in the form of numerous scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals, review articles and textbook chapters. In addition, he has received numerous awards including the prestigious 'Tamayoz Award' by the Harvard Medical School Dubai, for the most outstanding research by a young physician in the Middle East.
He is part of the UEA panel of IBD experts and is integrally involved in preparing the guidelines for IBD management in the UEA.
He is also an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Gastroenterology at Mohammed Bin Rashid University (MBRU) in Dubai
He is currently a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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Riham Abdelaal
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist | United Arab Emirates
Riham Abdelaal
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist | Mediclinic Middle East, UAE
Dr. Riham Abdelaal, MD, PhD, ESEGH( MRCP UK) – Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist Dr. Riham Abdelaal is a distinguished Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with over 12 years of extensive experience in diagnosing and managing a comprehensive range of gastrointestinal and liver diseases. She possesses advanced expertise in both diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal (GIT) endoscopies, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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Saif Al Nuaimi
Consutant Physcian | United Arab Emirates
Saif Al Nuaimi
Consutant Physcian | SEHA
Dr. Saif Khamis Alnuaimi, MD, MSc
Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist, and Advanced Endoscopist (EUS/ERCP)
Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Mohammad Medical City (STMC) – Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Tawam Hospital – SEHA / Abu Dhabi Health Services Company
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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Salim Awad Sabih
Consultant Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Salim Awad Sabih
Consultant Gastroenterologist | Advanced Center for Day Care Surgery
Dr. Salim Awadh received his undergraduate degree from Cambridge school in 1968. He was awarded his medical degree from University of Baghdad in 1975 and subsequently awarded a scholarship for further training in Internal Medicne in 1979 at Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary Hospital where he was a Medical Resident. He subsequently completed his Fellowship in Gastroenterology. Dr. Salim joined the Gastroenterology Division as a faculty member in one of the government hospital in Abu Dhabi and has rapidly become a nationally recognised expert in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. The majority of his responsibilities are caring for patients with Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’e disease. A large number clinical trials and investigator initiated studies are conducted at the Hospital, and he is either the principal or co-investigator on all of them. He has published numerous articles, abstract and book chapters. Currently, Dr. Salim is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP), American Gastroenterological Associate Fellow (AGAF)and a member of numerous professional societies.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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Sameh Fakhry
Consultant of Gastroenterology in King’s College Hospital London Dubai. Prof in Misr University for Science and Technology and CEO | United Arab Emirates
Sameh Fakhry
Consultant of Gastroenterology in King’s College Hospital London Dubai. Prof in Misr University for Science and Technology and CEO | Capital Digestive Diseases Centre, Cairo, Egypt
Dr Sameh Fakhry MD, FASGE is a Professor of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy in Theodore Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI), Cairo, Egypt. He is also part time professor in the department of Internal Medicine and director of Endoscopy Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Misr University for Science and Technology (MUST), Egypt. He finished his medical education, Master and Doctorate degree in the Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University. He received fellowship training in the field of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy in USA in the University of Southern California, Los Angeles; Duke University, North Carolina; Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. During his medical carrier he was involved in patient care, performing diagnostic and advanced therapeutic GI procedures including ERCP, Clinical teaching to both undergraduates and postgraduates, training GI endoscopic procedures; Principal investigator and member in many research projects. He supervised many master and Ph. D thesis and have more than 70 scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals. He is Fellow of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (FASGE), international member in the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) beside other National, Arabic and African Societies in the field. He finished in May 2017 a Master Degree in Healthcare Leadership (INTERNATIONAL MASTERS OF HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP) from McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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Sanae Reggoug
Consultant Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Sanae Reggoug
Consultant Gastroenterologist | Mediclinic City Hospital
Dr. Sanae Reggoug is a board-certified Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with over 15 years of post-graduate experience and more than a decade of practice in Dubai.
After graduating from the University Mohamed 5 in Rabat, Morocco, Dr Sanae completed her fellowship in gastroenterology in France. She specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases, proctology, digestive oncology and functional digestive disorders. Currently serving as Consultant Gastroenterologist in Mediclinic City hospital, she is also actively involved in medical research as well as academic and teaching activities.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Sathis Mogan
Consultant Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Sathis Mogan
Consultant Gastroenterologist | Mediclinic Parkview Hospital
Dr. Mogan is an experienced gastroenterologist and interventional endoscopist from the NHS (National Health Service), UK, where he has dual accreditation (CCT) in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine from the GMC (General Medical Council). He is also fully JAG accredited in gastroscopy and colonoscopy. He has 17 years’ experience in UK. He is a patient focused physician who treats his patients with respect, care, compassion and empathy.
He trained in the Southeast Thames region (London rotation) and is one of the few gastroenterologists in the UK with a major interest in pancreato biliary disease and performs advanced level endoscopy including EUS (endoscopic ultrasound), ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography), Spyglass Cholangioscopy, Ampullectomy, Luminal stenting (oesophageal, duodenal and colonic), large polyp endoscopic mucosal resection as well as general endoscopy and colonoscopy including bowel cancer screening.
His training involved experience at major centres in London including the University College Hospital, Royal Free Hospital, Guys and St Thomas Hospital; followed by a Pancreatobiliary fellowship in advanced endoscopy at the University College Hospital London and advanced EUS fellowship.
He is competent in endoscopic procedures including OGD (Variceal banding and haemostasis), GI bleeds, PEG/PEJ/NJ/NG, dilatation, oesophageal/duodenal/colonic stents, achalasia dilatation, Botox injection, foreign body removal using overtube, Diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopies, Push enteroscopy, Large Polyp EMR, and haemorrhoidal banding. He is an expert in Endoscopic ultrasound including Pancreatic cyst assessment/aspiration, EUS guided cystogastrostomy, EUS guided Gastrojejunostomy and cancer staging.
He has published widely and has presented in national & international meetings. He is a JAG certified endoscopy trainer and a senior lecturer at University of East Anglia. He was the training lead and chair of HPB cancer team.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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Susan Badry
Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Susan Badry
Gastroenterologist | Mediclinic Welcare
Dr. Suzan graduated from the Alexandria School of Medicine in Egypt in 1990 and practised as an internal medicine and gastroenterology specialist at Alexandria University Hospital until 1993. She holds an MBBS Bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, and a doctorate from Alexandria University. Since 1996, she has worked in various clinics and hospitals in Dubai. Dr. Suzan has extensive experience in gastroenterology and various advanced procedures has also contributed to numerous medical research projects throughout her career.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Sweeny Johal
Consultant Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Sweeny Johal
Consultant Gastroenterologist | Mediclinic Creek Harbour, Dubai, UAE
Dr Sweeny Johal is a very experienced fully UK-trained award winning Consultant Gastroenterologist. He has two decades of experience in the field of Gastroenterology at Consultant level and has special interests in the field of advanced endoscopy, IBS, IBD and the holistic management of patients. He is accredited and certified from the Royal College of Physicians, UK and the British Society of Gastroenterology.
Dr Johal graduated from the University of Manchester in 1993 and completed his House Officer and Medical SHO rotation in Greater Manchester where he obtained his MRCP (UK) in 1996. He achieved his higher specialist qualifications in Gastroenterology through multiple centres of excellence including the Liver Transplant Unit at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in the UK, and then going on to complete his PhD at Nottingham University, UK in 2003. He also gained experience from an elective period at Vancouver General Hospital, Canada.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Valentina Giaccaglia
Deputy Medical Director | United Arab Emirates
Valentina Giaccaglia
Deputy Medical Director | Mediclinic City Hospital
Dr. Valentina Giaccaglia, MD, PhD, FACS is a senior consultant general surgeon and healthcare leader based in Dubai.
She currently serves as Deputy Medical Director and Program Director of the SRC Accredited Center of Excellence in Surgical Proctology at Mediclinic City Hospital.
Trained in Italy and the United States, she holds a PhD in Surgical Oncology and has an extensive academic and research portfolio with over 1,000 citations and an H-index of 12, including publications in Annals of Surgery.
A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Giaccaglia is a pioneer of multiple minimally invasive proctology techniques in the UAE and is widely recognized for advancing pelvic floor and colorectal care in the region.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Abdelhakim Elganyni
Gastroenterologist & Head of IBD Unit | United Arab Emirates
Abdelhakim Elganyni
Gastroenterologist & Head of IBD Unit | Emirates Specialty Hospital
Dr. Abdelhakim Elganyni is a distinguished Gastroenterologist and Head of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Unit at Emirates Specialty Hospital, Dubai Healthcare City. He is widely recognized as a leading regional expert in inflammatory bowel diseases, with extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of complex Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Elganyni completed his primary medical education and early gastroenterology training in Egypt, followed by several years of clinical practice in Saudi Arabia. He subsequently advanced his subspecialty training in the United Kingdom, where he developed a focused expertise in IBD management, including advanced biologic and small-molecule therapies, multidisciplinary care, and evidence-based treatment optimization. He is a Member of the Royal College of Physicians (UK) and holds membership in prominent international professional bodies, including the European Board of Gastroenterology and the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation (ECCO). Beyond his clinical leadership, Dr. Elganyni is an eminent speaker at regional and international scientific conferences and an active contributor to the academic gastroenterology community. He has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed scientific publications, reflecting his commitment to advancing clinical practice, research, and education in IBD.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Abdulaziz Nuaimi
Consultant Gastroenterology | United Arab Emirates
Abdulaziz Nuaimi
Consultant Gastroenterology | Tawam Hospital
Dr. Abdulaziz Al Nuaimi is the head of the Gastroenterology department in STMC and Tawam Hospital, Abu Dhabi
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Abid Zargar
Consultant Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Abid Zargar
Consultant Gastroenterologist | Mediclinic Parkvew Hospital
Dr. Abid Showkat Zargar is a Consultant Gastroenterologist working in Mediclinic Parkvew Hospital with over 10 years’ experience in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He has subspecialised with a clinical fellowship in advanced therapeutic endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and ERCP in one of the busiest endoscopic units in India. In recognition of his contribution in the field of endoscopy, he was awarded the prestigious Asian Young Endoscopist Award (AYEA) in Seoul, South Korea. He underwent a fellowship for advanced endoscopic training in procedures like EUS, ERCP, endoscopic resection of early tumours (EMR and ESD) and endoscopic management of obesity at the Hanyang University Hospital, South Korea.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Ahmad Jazzar
Chief, Gastroenterology Division | United Arab Emirates
Ahmad Jazzar
Chief, Gastroenterology Division | Burjeel Day Surgery
Director, Jazzar Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Chief, Gastroenterology Division Burjeel Day Surgery Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Fellow of American College of Gastroenterology (FACG), American College of Physicians (FACP)
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Alessandro Armuzzi
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Unit and co-leads the IBD Center | Italy
Alessandro Armuzzi
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Unit and co-leads the IBD Center | IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan, Italy
Alessandro Armuzzi leads the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Unit and co-leads the IBD Center at IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital in Milan, Italy. He earned his MD degree from the University of Bologna and his Ph.D. degree from the Tor Vergata University of Rome and completed his Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology training at the Catholic University of Rome, all in Italy. Professor Armuzzi also conducted advanced research and underwent clinical training in IBD at the John Radcliffe Hospital – Oxford University Hospitals in Oxford, UK. Up to 2021, he led the IBD Center at the Fondazione Policlinico A. Gemelli IRCCS, Catholic University in Rome, Italy. Professor Armuzzi’s research interests focus on the design of real-life trials and observational studies in IBD, clinical/biological prediction and outcomes in IBD and IMIDs, diagnostic modalities to assess disease activity in IBD, and advanced therapies in IBD. He serves as a member of several gastroenterology associations, including the Italian Group for the Study of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IG-IBD, Chair 2018-2019, EduCom Chair 2020-2021), the Scientific Committee of the Italian Society of Gastroenterology (SIGE, 2014-2017), and the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation (ECCO, ClinCom Chair 2015-2017, Internal Auditor 2019-2020, Secretary 2021-2024). Additionally, he has authored many peer-reviewed publications in the field of IBD.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Alessandro Repici
Chairman of Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology | Italy
Alessandro Repici
Chairman of Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology | Humanitas Research Hospital, Milano Italy
Alessandro Repici is Director of Digestive Endoscopy Dept at Humanitas Research Hospital, one of the largest private facilities of the country (since 2005). Since 2007 he is also Director of endoscopy program for all the hospitals belonging to the Humanitas Group in Italy and since 2015 he is full professor of Gastroenterology at Humanitas University School of Medicine, in Milano. In 2004 was appointed in the governing board of the Italian Society of Digestive Endoscopy as director of the website and chairman of research committee. He has been appointed as one of the Associate Editors of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in 2015 and already serves in the Editorial Board of Digestive and Liver Disease Since 2019 he works also as consultant for advanced therapeutic endoscopy for the largest private practice facility in Lugano, Switzerland. Furthermore, he serves in the board of the Italian Society of Gastroenterology since 2018. Alessandro Repici was born in Messina, Sicily in 1966 and grew up in Sicily where he attended the Medical School and graduated in 1990. He continued his training at University of Torino, Molinette Hospital followed by six months fellowship in Paris with of professor Claude Liguory. In 1996 he spent 3 months at Altona Hospital in Hamburg under the guidance of prof Hagenmuller and 3 months as visitor at Eppendorf University Hospital with professor Soehendra In 1998 he completed six more months research fellowship on new technologies for endoscopic delivery of nano-particles for palliation of esophageal tumors at Wellesley Hospital in Toronto working under the mentorship of Norman Marcon. Returned to Italy he was hired at Dept of Gastroenterology of Molinette Hospital in Torino. Clinical activity of Dr. Repici includes consultation for patients with types of digestive diseases and a high volume of complex endoscopic procedures including ERCP (5000 procedures in the last 10 years), stenting (more than 400 patients treated with stents at different level of the gastrointestinal tract) removal of large superficial neoplastic lesions like intestinal polyps, early gastric cancer, dysplastic lesions on Barrett’s oesophagus), radio-frequency ablation of Barrett’s oesophagus, treatment of Zenker oesophagus (more than 250 patients treated in the last years) as well as POEM for patients with achalasia and motility disorders of the oesophagus. Since 2010 he has been the organiser of the renown IMAGE events and since 2020 Prof. Repici is founder and chairman of Endoscopy On Air altogether with Prof.Thomas Rösch.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Ali Choukair
Specialist Gastroenterology | United Arab Emirates
Ali Choukair
Specialist Gastroenterology | Clemenceau Medical Center
Ali Choukair, MD, is a specialist gastroenterology at CMC Dubai. He studied medicine at AUB and graduated in 2004. Following this he did 2 years clinical research and electives in Lebanon and USA. In 2006 joined AUH to continue residency and fellowship in gastroenterology till 2012. Currently, DHA-licensed Gastroenterologist with 10+ years' experience across UAE, Oman and Lebanon; Work experience gained from practicing in the gulf area since 2013 and currently in UAE since 2015. Led the launch of NAFLD detection and therapy programs. Expert in metabolic liver disease, endoscopic weight loss, and GERD interventions.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Alissa Walsh
Consultant Gastroenterologist | United Kingdom
Alissa Walsh
Consultant Gastroenterologist | John Radcliffe Hospital
Alissa Walsh is a the Clinical Lead for Inflammatory Bowel Disease at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. Dr Walsh was the former Clinical Director for Gastroenterology and Clinical Lead for Endoscopy. Dr Walsh is an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Oxford and an Associate Fellow at Green Templeton College in Oxford. Dr Walsh’s research interests include IBD activity indices, prevention of opportunistic infections in immunocompromised patients, the role of faecal transplantation in ulcerative colitis and remote monitoring for patients with IBD. Dr Walsh is a founder and director of Crohn’s Colitis Cure, an Australian charity supporting IBD medical research.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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Ammar Kheir
Consultant Gastroenterology | United Arab Emirates
Ammar Kheir
Consultant Gastroenterology | Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Dr. Ammar Kheir, MBBS, is a Staff Physician within the Gastroenterology Department of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s Digestive Disease Institute. Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. Kheir was a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Therapeutic Colonoscopist at Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee. He was also a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. Dr. Kheir received his medical degree from the University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan. He completed his foundation medical training at James Cook University Hospital, UK. Following that, he completed Basic Physician Training at John Hunter Hospital and the University of Newcastle, Australia. He then completed his Core Gastroenterology and Hepatology Training at the Central Coast and Northern Sydney hospitals. After that, he completed an advanced Therapeutic Colonoscopy fellowship at Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital, Brisbane, Australia. He also completed an advanced Endoscopic Training at Kyushu University Hospital, Japan. Dr. Kheir has a particular interest and expertise in image-enhanced endoscopy, high-quality colonoscopy, bowel cancer screening in adults, inflammatory bowel disease, management of colonic polyposis, advanced endoscopic resection techniques, Barrett's esophagus and screening for early gastric cancer. He presented at international meetings, was published in peer-reviewed journals and authored endoscopy textbook chapters.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Asma Alkandari
Consultant of Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology | Kuwait
Asma Alkandari
Consultant of Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology | Taiba Hospital
Dr. Asma Al Kandari is the Consultant of Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology of Taiba Hospital. She is in the Saudi Board in Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology, furthermore she is Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP), UK and member of European Board in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (ESEGH). Among her works, there are: Diagnostic & therapeutic endoscopy & colonoscopy, Preoral endoscopic myotoney (POEM), Stretta procedure for GERD, Endoscopic removal of large and difficult polyps (EMR, ESD), Management of acute and chronic liver disease and Insertion and removal of different gastric balloons.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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Azzam Kayasseh
Specialist HepatoGastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Azzam Kayasseh
Specialist HepatoGastroenterologist | Dr Kayasseh Medical Clinic LLC
Dr. M. Azzam Kayasseh is a Specialist HepatoGastroenterologist, Specialist Digestive Endoscopist and Clinical Innovative Microbiomologist. He is the Founding Director of Dr. Kayasseh Medical Clinic and Founding President of Dubai Endoscopic Forum. He is also the WEO Regional Councilor (Middle East & Africa). Dr.Kayasseh has been serving his patients in the UAE since 1979. Dr. Kayasseh's mission is to provide a unique medical service which offers superior care of a human being while achieving a standard of accurate diagnosis, maintenance of care and follow up of treatment to retain the highest quality of life as his Patients are his Life and his Truth. Dr. Kayasseh was actively involved in WEO education and training activities locally, regionally, and internationally. He is presently working on Clinical Microbiome Sciences and Disease Risk Stratification Module. He is looking forward to Innovate on Microbiome-Based Tools.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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Balaji Krishnamurthy
Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Balaji Krishnamurthy
Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist | Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital
Balaji Krishnamurthy is a Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist at Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital, UAE.
Sessions by this speaker
Saturday, 2026-03-28
Speakers - IBUS Workshop
08:45 - 13:45
Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Bobby Prasad
Consultant Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Bobby Prasad
Consultant Gastroenterologist | Mediclinic Middle East
Dr Bobby Prasad is an award winning Ivy League and London-trained consultant gastroenterologist specialising in endoscopy, colonoscopy, gastroenterology and general hepatology, including, IBS, abdominal pain, cancer screening, pancreas and biliary disease, obesity, inflammatory bowel disease, reflux, bleeding, diarrhoea and abnormal liver function. He has over 25 years’ experience in gastroenterology. Dr Prasad was a consultant gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic. Prior to this he was a consultant gastroenterologist at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, supporting the Royal Brompton Hospital and the Royal Marsden Hospitals in London and was an Attending Physician in Gastroenterology at Yale New Haven Hospital, USA. He completed Advanced Endoscopy Fellowships at Yale School of Medicine, USA where he was also on faculty, and in therapeutic endoscopy and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) at the Digestive Disease Center at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, USA. He trained at St Thomas' Hospital in London and Boston University, USA.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Christos Tzivinikos
Consultant Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Christos Tzivinikos
Consultant Gastroenterologist | Al Jalila Children's Specilaity Hospital
Dr. Christos Tzivinikos is a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Al Jalila Children's Specilaity Hospital, UAE.
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Saturday, 2026-03-28
Speakers - IBUS Workshop
08:45 - 13:45
Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Eman Fatma Al Naoufi
Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Eman Fatma Al Naoufi
Gastroenterologist | Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group
As a gastroenterologist, physicians provided comprehensive care for appropriate patient population including diagnosing and treating a wide variety of illnesses that can occur in any of the body systems. Use a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic to treat patients through medication and hospitalization. Participated in the recruitment and retention of physicians and staff who work in the practice.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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Farooq Khan
Consultant Hepatologist Gastroententerologist | United Arab Emirates
Farooq Khan
Consultant Hepatologist Gastroententerologist | 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.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Fatima Al Shamsi
Consultant Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Fatima Al Shamsi
Consultant Gastroenterologist | Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi
Dr. Fatma Alshamsi is a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi, with advanced fellowship training in Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Advanced Endoscopy. She is the first female Emirati physician specialized in advanced pancreaticobiliary endoscopy, with expertise in complex ERCP and therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound. Her clinical practice also includes advanced luminal endoscopy and the management of complex IBD and pancreaticobiliary disorders. Alongside her clinical work, she is deeply engaged in medical education and curriculum development and serves as an examiner for the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. Dr. Alshamsi is committed to advancing specialized GI care and academic excellence across the region.
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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Fatma Al Alkim
Consultant Gastroenterology and Hepatology | United Arab Emirates
Fatma Al Alkim
Consultant Gastroenterology and Hepatology | EHS
Dr. Alalkim is a Consultant in Gastroenterology and Hepatology with extensive experience in diagnosing, managing, and treating a wide range of liver and gastrointestinal conditions. Her comprehensive training includes two prestigious fellowships: one in Gastroenterology at McMaster University and another in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation at the University of British Columbia. As well as her experience working as specialist registrar at John RadcliPe Hospital at the University of Oxford. She has more than 17 years of experience in medical practice and is a member of several prestigious international societies • Member of the American Gastroenterology Association, American College of Gastroenterology, European Crohn's and Colitis Organization, Canadian Association of Gastroenterology, American Association for the Study of Liver Disease, and European Association for the Study of the Liver • Presented at several conferences, with several published studies and book chapter
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Friday, 2026-03-27
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07:00 - 18:00
Gaurav Muktesh
Consultant Gastroenterologist and Interventional Endoscopist, Adj. Faculty University Of Sharjah | United Arab Emirates
Gaurav Muktesh
Consultant Gastroenterologist and Interventional Endoscopist, Adj. Faculty University Of Sharjah | Alzahra Hospital Dubai, UAE
Dr Gaurav Muktesh is an experienced consultant gastroenterologist who has completed his gastroenterology fellowship from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI) Chandigarh, which is a 2200 bedded tertiary care academic center of excellence in India. He further worked as a faculty at the same apex center and was a mentor to budding gastroenterologists; training them in clinical gastroenterology and advanced endoscopic procedures. He was an advanced endoscopy fellow at Academic medical center, Amsterdam, Netherlands and cleared European Specialty Certificate Examination in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (ESEGH) He has performed over 10,000 endoscopic procedures including complex interventional endoscopic procedures in his career including endoscopies, colonoscopies, ERCPs, endoscopic ultrasounds, peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) and ESDs. He is the first Dubai based gastroenterologist to have performed the POEM procedure which is the latest incisionless endoscopic surgical procedure for a disorder of swallowing calling achalasia. He has been an invited speaker and faculty in the field of advanced endoscopy and he has over 50 international publications to his credit. He is a member of multiple international societies including American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), American society of gastrointestinal endoscopy (ASGE), European Society of Gastrointestinal endoscopy (ESGE), Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG) and society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India (SGEI) He is currently working as a consultant gastroenterologist, hepatologist and interventional endoscopist at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai, UAE and as a faculty at University of Sharjah
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George Alexander
Consultant Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
George Alexander
Consultant Gastroenterologist | Mediclinic Middle East
Dr George Alexander is a consultant gastroenterologist with special training in liver transplantation hepatology and advanced endoscopic procedures including endoscopic ultrasound. He completed his DM in Gastroenterology from the prestigious Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute in Lucknow, India. Following this he undertook a Fellowship in Liver Transplantation and Hepatology from Paul Brousse Hospital, Paris, France. He was Head of Department of Gastroenterology of a premier Hospital in Bangalore, India before moving to the UAE. He has been working as a consultant gastroenterologist in Dubai since 2014 and holds a Speciality Certificate from the British Society of Gastroenterology. With more than 15 years experience in the field, Dr George is highly skilled in handling the whole spectrum of gastrointestinal diseases including post liver transplant patients, and has a special interest in hepatology, ERCP, pH metry/manometry and endoscopic ultrasound. He is also a member of various national and international organisations. He has a reputation for excellent patient care with an emphasis on preventative care and lifestyle changes and is known for his sincerity and passion for his work. Dr George also keeps abreast of the latest developments in his field by updating his knowledge and attending national and International conferences.
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Ghassan El-Sayed
Consultant Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Ghassan El-Sayed
Consultant Gastroenterologist | Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital
Dr El-Sayed started his early medical career in United Kingdom where he completed his foundation years of training in London. He then completed his gastroenterology training in North East Deanery in London where he rotated in a few teaching and reputable hospitals including Royal Free and University College London Hospitals. He acquired his advanced pancreato-biliary and hepatology accreditation in London. Dr El-Sayed acquired his CCT in 2015 and then undertook further fellowship training in advanced pancrteato-biliary endoscopy until 2016 he was appointed as a full time gastroenterologist and general physician at University Hospital Dorset. He also occupied the role of endoscopy training lead at University Hospital Dorset and chaired the conscious sedation committee for the trust. Dr El-Sayed has published his research in reputable international medical journals and presented his work in many medical conferences and symposiums.
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Hussam Saleh
Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist | United Arab Emirates
Hussam Saleh
Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist | Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group, UAE
Dr Hussam Saleh is a Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist, Advanced Diagnostic & Therapeutic Endoscopist. Adjunct Clinical Professor Associate. GMC-UK and European Medically Certified with experience in Medical university of Wales - Cardiff - UK with area of expertise include Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopies, Hepatology disorders and IBD treatment
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Iqbal Siddique
Consultant Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Iqbal Siddique
Consultant Gastroenterologist | University Hospital Sharjah
Dr. Iqbal Siddique is the Consultant Gastroenterologist and Head of Gastroenterology at University Hospital Sharjah. He is a Diplomate of the American Boards of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, having completed his residency and fellowship training at the University of Texas Health Science Center and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Dr. Siddique has over two decades of clinical and academic experience. He is an active researcher with numerous presentations at international conferences such as DDW and UEGW. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and contributed book chapters, with research interests spanning inflammatory bowel disease, hepatology, and advanced endoscopic management.
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Khaled Bamakhrama
Associate Professor of Medicine | United Arab Emirates
Khaled Bamakhrama
Associate Professor of Medicine | Dubai Medical College
Dr. Khaled graduated from the college of medicine , sanaa university, and had membership of royal colleges of physician ( MRCP ) UK, 2006, and arab board in internal medicine 2006, he had Specialty Certificate in Gastroenterology from United Kingdom 2010, and the Jordanian Board in Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2012. He had his fellowship training in advance Endoscopy at Herlev Hospital in Copenhagen University, Denmark 2013 . He had fellowship of the royal college of physicians of Edinburgh( FRCP) in 2016,and Fellow of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (FASGE) 2017 He is currently Associate Professor of Medicine at dubai medical college and consultant physician and gastroenterologist at Rashid hospital –Dubai . Dr.Bamakhrama is member in different medical society including Emirates society of gastroenterology, European society of gastrointestinal endoscopy , and the American society of gastrointestinal endoscopy.
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Makki Fayadh
Consultant in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology | United Arab Emirates
Makki Fayadh
Consultant in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology | Health Shield Medical Centre
Dr. Makki Fayadh is a Consultant in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology in Health Shield Medical Centre. He established the Iraqi society of gastroenterology/Iraqi GIT board study/Iraqi journal of gastroenterology He documented several rare conditions in Iraq and UAE, including early onset colorectal cancer, celiac disease, IGG4 related disease, Cowden syndrome, mesenteric panniculitis, SMA syndrome, and hypermobility associated GI disorders. Internationally recognized and was nominated as Master of the World Gastroenterology (MWGO) and honoured as top reviewer for the American GIE Journal.
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Mazen Taha
Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology/Hepatology | United Arab Emirates
Mazen Taha
Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology/Hepatology | Tawam Hospital
Dr. Mazen Taha, currently holds several key positions within Tawam Hospital in Al Ain, UAE. Aside from being the Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Dr. Taha is also the Chief of the Gastroenterology Department and the Chairman of the Internal Medicine Department. He has played a vital role in ensuring that all operations and practices under his administrative scope adhere to the superior-quality health care being offered by the hospital in accordance with national standards. Dr.Taha’s extensive educational background includes training in Medicine and Gastroenterology/Hepatology in Dresden and Berlin in Germany. He then went on to carve a distinctive name for himself holding important positions in notable hospitals. In 1994, he was assigned as the Chief of Endoscopy at the University Hospital in Dresden. He was also later named Director of the Gastroenterology fellowship program.In 1998, he was assigned as the Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in University Hospital Dresden –Germany. Dr. Taha played a more active role in the UAE health sector in 2002, when he became the Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology /Hepatology and Chief of Gastroenterology at the Tawam Hospital in Al Ain.He was named Chairman of Internal Medicine two years later. Aside from fulfilling his current responsibilities, he is also a Clinical Associate Professor in Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences in UAE University. He is currently a member of distinguished medical organizations such as the German Society of Gastroenterology and the German Society of Endoscopy and Imaging. Dr.Taha has also shared his comprehensive knowledge and expertise in a number of publications, and has contributed to renowned international medical journals on key topics in the field of Gastrointestinal Oncology and Endoscopy.
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Mohammed Al-Saiddi
Consultant Radiologist | United Arab Emirates
Mohammed Al-Saiddi
Consultant Radiologist | Mediclinic Welcare Hospital, UAE
Consultant Radiologist based in Dubai with over 16 years of clinical experience. He is highly regarded for his subspeciality in oncologic, abdominal, and urogenital radiology, including advanced MRI mapping for deep endometriosis.
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Mona Joumaa
Lead Clinical Dietitian | United Arab Emirates
Mona Joumaa
Lead Clinical Dietitian | Mediclinic Middle East
Mona working as clinical Dietitian with an experience over 15 years. She is currently leading the dietary department in Mediclinic Middle east. She is certified By Monash University for low Fodmaps diet dietary management and passioned about gut health and Obesity management. She is a part of the Center of excellence in Mediclinic Middles east Certified by the EASO, Mona is certified by SCope (world obesity federation), Mona has a Masters in health care management and leadership. Has many publications in the world of obesity, health and wellbeing.
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Nafea Alyasi
Pediatric Gastroenterology Consultant | United Arab Emirates
Nafea Alyasi
Pediatric Gastroenterology Consultant | Mediclinic Middle East
Dr. Nafea AlYasi, MBBS, is a Pediatric Gastroenterology Consultant from the United Arab Emirates with expertise in celiac disease, pediatric fatty liver disease, and complex gastrointestinal disorders. He completed his medical training at UAE University and his fellowship at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi. In addition to his clinical work, he is an author and speaker dedicated to advancing pediatric digestive health and strengthening the connection between medicine and the community.
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Omar Rathore
Consultant Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Omar Rathore
Consultant Gastroenterologist | Mediclinic Welcare Hospital
Dr. Omar Rathore - Primary medical education in Pakistan Post graduate medical training and CSCST in Gastroenterology from Ireland Working as a Consultant in Dubai last 16+ years with Mediclinic Manage all forms for Gastroenterology and Hepatology problems with special interest in IBD, IBS, GORD, Fatty liver and other acute and chronic liver disorders Proficient in performing GI endoscopies both diagnostic and therapeutic Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine with MBRU with active participation in teaching of medical students
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Osama Yousef
Staff Physician | United Arab Emirates
Osama Yousef
Staff Physician | GERD Management
Dr. Osama Yousef, MD, is a Staff Physician within the Gastroenterology Department of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's Digestive Disease Institute. He is also Program Director of the Gastroenterology Fellowship. Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. Yousef was an Assistant Professor of Medicine and the Associate Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship Program at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. He was also the Site Program Director at the Truman Medical Center. Dr. Yousef received his medical degree from the University of Jordan. He then completed his Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, USA.
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Piyush Somani
Consultant Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Piyush Somani
Consultant Gastroenterologist | Emirates Specialty Hospital
Dr. Piyush Somani is a highly experienced Specialist Gastroenterologist, Advanced Interventional Endoscopist, and Liver Disease Expert with over 14 years of clinical experience. He has performed more than 15,000 endoscopic procedure having trained and practiced at leading centres in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy across the UAE, USA, China, Korea and India, Dr. Piyush specialises in complex interventional endoscopic procedures, including therapeutic EUS, advanced ERCP, endoscopic removal of gastrointestinal polyps and tumors, endoscopic management of biliary and pancreatic diseases, and minimally invasive endoscopic treatments for obesity and motility disorders. His international training background includes fellowships in China, Korea, India, and the United States, along with prestigious recognition such as the Asian Young Endoscopist Award and the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) International Training Grant.
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Pradeep Bhandari
Professor of Gastroenterology | United Kingdom
Pradeep Bhandari
Professor of Gastroenterology | University of Portsmouth
Professor Pradeep Bhandari is a leading gastroenterologist based in Portsmouth and London. He specialises in management of a range of Gastrointestinal conditions including early cancers, Barrett's oesophagus, acid reflux, Irritable bowel syndrome, dyspepsia, peptic ulcers, rectal bleeding and obesity, amongst other conditions. He is an expert in advanced endoscopic procedures, including early diagnosis of cancers and endoscopic resections for cancers. He also provides screenings for gastrointestinal cancers. He serves as Professor of Gastroenterology at the University of Portsmouth and has been the Chair of the British Society of Gastroenterologists (BSG) Cancer Group. He currently holds the Research chair of European society of Gastrointestinal endoscopy (ESGE).
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Rahul Nathwani
American Board Certified Internal Medicine American Board Certified Gastroenterology Consultant Gastroenterologist and Therapeutic Endoscopist Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Gastroen | United Arab Emirates
Rahul Nathwani
American Board Certified Internal Medicine American Board Certified Gastroenterology Consultant Gastroenterologist and Therapeutic Endoscopist Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Gastroen | Mediclinic City Hospital & Medicilinic Dubai Mall, UAE
Dr. Nathwani received his medical degree from the University of Bombay in 1998, following which he pursued his post-graduate studies in the United States. He completed his Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology/Hepatology fellowship at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and subsequently pursued additional training in advanced therapeutic endoscopy during a fellowship at the Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. During this fellowship, Dr. Nathwani acquired expertise in procedures such as ERCP, endoscopic mucosal resection, and video capsule endoscopy. He has contributed significantly to his field in the form of numerous scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals, review articles and textbook chapters. In addition, he has received numerous awards including the prestigious 'Tamayoz Award' by the Harvard Medical School Dubai, for the most outstanding research by a young physician in the Middle East. He is part of the UEA panel of IBD experts and is integrally involved in preparing the guidelines for IBD management in the UEA. He is also an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Gastroenterology at Mohammed Bin Rashid University (MBRU) in Dubai He is currently a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease.
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Riham Abdelaal
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist | United Arab Emirates
Riham Abdelaal
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist | Mediclinic Middle East, UAE
Dr. Riham Abdelaal, MD, PhD, ESEGH( MRCP UK) – Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist Dr. Riham Abdelaal is a distinguished Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with over 12 years of extensive experience in diagnosing and managing a comprehensive range of gastrointestinal and liver diseases. She possesses advanced expertise in both diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal (GIT) endoscopies, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
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Saif Al Nuaimi
Consutant Physcian | United Arab Emirates
Saif Al Nuaimi
Consutant Physcian | SEHA
Dr. Saif Khamis Alnuaimi, MD, MSc Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist, and Advanced Endoscopist (EUS/ERCP) Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Mohammad Medical City (STMC) – Al Ain, United Arab Emirates Tawam Hospital – SEHA / Abu Dhabi Health Services Company
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Salim Awad Sabih
Consultant Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Salim Awad Sabih
Consultant Gastroenterologist | Advanced Center for Day Care Surgery
Dr. Salim Awadh received his undergraduate degree from Cambridge school in 1968. He was awarded his medical degree from University of Baghdad in 1975 and subsequently awarded a scholarship for further training in Internal Medicne in 1979 at Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary Hospital where he was a Medical Resident. He subsequently completed his Fellowship in Gastroenterology. Dr. Salim joined the Gastroenterology Division as a faculty member in one of the government hospital in Abu Dhabi and has rapidly become a nationally recognised expert in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. The majority of his responsibilities are caring for patients with Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’e disease. A large number clinical trials and investigator initiated studies are conducted at the Hospital, and he is either the principal or co-investigator on all of them. He has published numerous articles, abstract and book chapters. Currently, Dr. Salim is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP), American Gastroenterological Associate Fellow (AGAF)and a member of numerous professional societies.
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Sameh Fakhry
Consultant of Gastroenterology in King’s College Hospital London Dubai. Prof in Misr University for Science and Technology and CEO | United Arab Emirates
Sameh Fakhry
Consultant of Gastroenterology in King’s College Hospital London Dubai. Prof in Misr University for Science and Technology and CEO | Capital Digestive Diseases Centre, Cairo, Egypt
Dr Sameh Fakhry MD, FASGE is a Professor of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy in Theodore Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI), Cairo, Egypt. He is also part time professor in the department of Internal Medicine and director of Endoscopy Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Misr University for Science and Technology (MUST), Egypt. He finished his medical education, Master and Doctorate degree in the Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University. He received fellowship training in the field of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy in USA in the University of Southern California, Los Angeles; Duke University, North Carolina; Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. During his medical carrier he was involved in patient care, performing diagnostic and advanced therapeutic GI procedures including ERCP, Clinical teaching to both undergraduates and postgraduates, training GI endoscopic procedures; Principal investigator and member in many research projects. He supervised many master and Ph. D thesis and have more than 70 scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals. He is Fellow of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (FASGE), international member in the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) beside other National, Arabic and African Societies in the field. He finished in May 2017 a Master Degree in Healthcare Leadership (INTERNATIONAL MASTERS OF HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP) from McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
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Sanae Reggoug
Consultant Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Sanae Reggoug
Consultant Gastroenterologist | Mediclinic City Hospital
Dr. Sanae Reggoug is a board-certified Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with over 15 years of post-graduate experience and more than a decade of practice in Dubai. After graduating from the University Mohamed 5 in Rabat, Morocco, Dr Sanae completed her fellowship in gastroenterology in France. She specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases, proctology, digestive oncology and functional digestive disorders. Currently serving as Consultant Gastroenterologist in Mediclinic City hospital, she is also actively involved in medical research as well as academic and teaching activities.
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Sathis Mogan
Consultant Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Sathis Mogan
Consultant Gastroenterologist | Mediclinic Parkview Hospital
Dr. Mogan is an experienced gastroenterologist and interventional endoscopist from the NHS (National Health Service), UK, where he has dual accreditation (CCT) in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine from the GMC (General Medical Council). He is also fully JAG accredited in gastroscopy and colonoscopy. He has 17 years’ experience in UK. He is a patient focused physician who treats his patients with respect, care, compassion and empathy. He trained in the Southeast Thames region (London rotation) and is one of the few gastroenterologists in the UK with a major interest in pancreato biliary disease and performs advanced level endoscopy including EUS (endoscopic ultrasound), ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography), Spyglass Cholangioscopy, Ampullectomy, Luminal stenting (oesophageal, duodenal and colonic), large polyp endoscopic mucosal resection as well as general endoscopy and colonoscopy including bowel cancer screening. His training involved experience at major centres in London including the University College Hospital, Royal Free Hospital, Guys and St Thomas Hospital; followed by a Pancreatobiliary fellowship in advanced endoscopy at the University College Hospital London and advanced EUS fellowship. He is competent in endoscopic procedures including OGD (Variceal banding and haemostasis), GI bleeds, PEG/PEJ/NJ/NG, dilatation, oesophageal/duodenal/colonic stents, achalasia dilatation, Botox injection, foreign body removal using overtube, Diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopies, Push enteroscopy, Large Polyp EMR, and haemorrhoidal banding. He is an expert in Endoscopic ultrasound including Pancreatic cyst assessment/aspiration, EUS guided cystogastrostomy, EUS guided Gastrojejunostomy and cancer staging. He has published widely and has presented in national & international meetings. He is a JAG certified endoscopy trainer and a senior lecturer at University of East Anglia. He was the training lead and chair of HPB cancer team.
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Susan Badry
Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Susan Badry
Gastroenterologist | Mediclinic Welcare
Dr. Suzan graduated from the Alexandria School of Medicine in Egypt in 1990 and practised as an internal medicine and gastroenterology specialist at Alexandria University Hospital until 1993. She holds an MBBS Bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, and a doctorate from Alexandria University. Since 1996, she has worked in various clinics and hospitals in Dubai. Dr. Suzan has extensive experience in gastroenterology and various advanced procedures has also contributed to numerous medical research projects throughout her career.
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Sweeny Johal
Consultant Gastroenterologist | United Arab Emirates
Sweeny Johal
Consultant Gastroenterologist | Mediclinic Creek Harbour, Dubai, UAE
Dr Sweeny Johal is a very experienced fully UK-trained award winning Consultant Gastroenterologist. He has two decades of experience in the field of Gastroenterology at Consultant level and has special interests in the field of advanced endoscopy, IBS, IBD and the holistic management of patients. He is accredited and certified from the Royal College of Physicians, UK and the British Society of Gastroenterology. Dr Johal graduated from the University of Manchester in 1993 and completed his House Officer and Medical SHO rotation in Greater Manchester where he obtained his MRCP (UK) in 1996. He achieved his higher specialist qualifications in Gastroenterology through multiple centres of excellence including the Liver Transplant Unit at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in the UK, and then going on to complete his PhD at Nottingham University, UK in 2003. He also gained experience from an elective period at Vancouver General Hospital, Canada.
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Valentina Giaccaglia
Deputy Medical Director | United Arab Emirates
Valentina Giaccaglia
Deputy Medical Director | Mediclinic City Hospital
Dr. Valentina Giaccaglia, MD, PhD, FACS is a senior consultant general surgeon and healthcare leader based in Dubai. She currently serves as Deputy Medical Director and Program Director of the SRC Accredited Center of Excellence in Surgical Proctology at Mediclinic City Hospital. Trained in Italy and the United States, she holds a PhD in Surgical Oncology and has an extensive academic and research portfolio with over 1,000 citations and an H-index of 12, including publications in Annals of Surgery. A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Giaccaglia is a pioneer of multiple minimally invasive proctology techniques in the UAE and is widely recognized for advancing pelvic floor and colorectal care in the region.