Dr. Lisa Sharkey

Dr. Lisa Sharkey

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About Dr. Lisa Sharkey

Dr. Lisa Sharkey is a distinguished, UK-trained Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with over 22 years of clinical excellence. She holds a subspecialty focus in intestinal rehabilitation, clinical nutrition, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and multi-visceral transplantation. Passionate about empowering patients through personalized, evidence-based care, she strongly integrates nutritional education into her therapeutic treatment plans. Dr. Sharkey's philosophy centers on holistic, comprehensive gastrointestinal management, leveraging her world-class academic background from the University of Cambridge to dramatically improve patient quality of life and long-term clinical outcomes.

Why Choose Dr. Lisa Sharkey?

  • World-Class Academic Pedigree: Dr. Sharkey has graduated with First Class Honours from the prestigious University of Cambridge and awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of London (FRCP) in 2019.
  • Pioneer in Intestinal Rehabilitation: She has spearheaded the highly successful intestinal transplant program at Cambridge University Hospitals (Addenbrooke's) for seven years, driving it to achieve some of the world's best clinical outcomes.
  • Global Nutrition Authority: She serves as an invited member of the NNedPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, an international speaker on clinical nutrition, and was the national nutrition representative for the British Society of Gastroenterology for over five years.
  • International Leadership in Transplant: Elected as a council member of the International Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplant Association (IRTA), Dr. Sharkey directly influencing global protocols for intestinal failure and multi-visceral transplantation.
  • Comprehensive Diagnostic Expertise: She is exceptionally proficient in managing complex GI complications arising from organ transplants, cancer treatments, and systemic diseases, providing top-tier, specialized care tailored to complex patient needs.

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Papers Published

  • Sharkey L. "Anti-obesity drugs for the gastroenterologist." Frontline Gastroenterology (2025).
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  • Sharkey L. "Intestinal transplantation: an update." Current Opinion in Gastroenterology (2023).
  • Sharkey L. "The Long and Short of IT: intestinal failure-associated liver disease (IFALD) in adults—recommendations for early diagnosis and intestinal transplantation." Frontline Gastroenterology (2019).
  • Co-Author. "The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplant Patients: Initial Results of the Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplant Association's International Survey."
  • Co-Author. "Transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy and immune haematological complications following intestine-containing organ transplantation: experience from over 100 consecutive cases."
  • Textbook Contributions: Author of prominent chapters in textbook publications including Essentials of Nutrition (Elsevier) and Instant Wisdom for GPs.

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FAQ's About Dr. Lisa Sharkey

Where does Dr. Lisa Sharkey practice?

Dr. Lisa Sharkey practices at King's College Hospital, Dubai

What is the specialty of Dr. Lisa Sharkey?

Dr. Lisa Sharkey specialty is Medical Gastroenterologist

What is the experience of Dr. Lisa Sharkey?

Dr. Lisa Sharkey is Medical Gastroenterologist with 22 years of experience.

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