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Dr. Haitham Sawalmeh
Colorectal Surgeon
- Dr. Haitham Sawalmeh is a renowned General Surgeon with +12 years of experience in performing general and laparoscopic surgeries.
- He is affiliated to the Jordanian Medical Association, the Emirates Medical Association, the Alexandria Endoscopy Association and the European Society of Coloproctology as a member. He is an associate fellow member of American College of Surgeons (ACS).
- After completing graduation in 2001, Dr. Sawalmeh studied at the, Crimean 'S. Georgijevsky' Medical Institute, Simferopol. He also holds a qualification from the Jordan Board Of General Surgery.
- Dr. Sawalmeh is a leading general surgeon with expertise to perform, sleeve gastrectomy, cholecystectomy and biliary duct surgeries, gastric bypass, laparotomy, appendectomy, perforated DU repair, hemorrhoidectomy, anal fissure, anal fistula and pilonidal sinus. He is also known to perform open and laparoscopic surgeries such as, bariatric surgeries, laparoscopic appendectomy, explorative laparotomies, Hartmann’s procedure, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, bowel resection and anastomosis and other minor surgeries.
- He has been a part of the gastro-surgical oncology team and has worked on the creation of workflows and protocols to deliver excellent patient services. He was also a part of the proctology team and has experience of managing anal conditions such as, hemorrhoidectomy, Fistulectomy, THD, sphincterotomy and Fistula Laser Closure (FiLaC).
- Dr. Sawalmeh actively pursues training residents and has been a supervisor to them, helping them prepare for surgical oncology cases for multidisciplinary meetings.
- He has a few research articles to his credit.
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- Dr. Haitham Sawalmeh is a renowned General Surgeon with +12 years of experience in performing general and laparoscopic surgeries.
- He is affiliated to the Jordanian Medical Association, the Emirates Medical Association, the Alexandria Endoscopy Association and the European Society of Coloproctology as a member. He is an associate fellow member of American College of Surgeons (ACS).
- After completing graduation in 2001, Dr. Sawalmeh studied at the, Crimean 'S. Georgijevsky' Medical Institute, Simferopol. He also holds a qualification from the Jordan Board Of General Surgery.
- Dr. Sawalmeh is a leading general surgeon with expertise to perform, sleeve gastrectomy, cholecystectomy and biliary duct surgeries, gastric bypass, laparotomy, appendectomy, perforated DU repair, hemorrhoidectomy, anal fissure, anal fistula and pilonidal sinus. He is also known to perform open and laparoscopic surgeries such as, bariatric surgeries, laparoscopic appendectomy, explorative laparotomies, Hartmann’s procedure, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, bowel resection and anastomosis and other minor surgeries.
- He has been a part of the gastro-surgical oncology team and has worked on the creation of workflows and protocols to deliver excellent patient services. He was also a part of the proctology team and has experience of managing anal conditions such as, hemorrhoidectomy, Fistulectomy, THD, sphincterotomy and Fistula Laser Closure (FiLaC).
- Dr. Sawalmeh actively pursues training residents and has been a supervisor to them, helping them prepare for surgical oncology cases for multidisciplinary meetings.
- He has a few research articles to his credit.

Dr. Prakash Shankar
Medical GastroenterologistAl Ain, United Arab Emirates
17+ years of experience
Consultant
Works At: NMC Speciality Hospital, Al Ain
- With 14+ years of experience, Dr. Prakash Shankar is one of the best Medical Gastroenterologists in UAE.
- He was awarded with University's Gold Medal in 2012 – Medical Gastroenterology, Tamil Nadu from Dr. M.G.R., Medical University, India.
- He specializes in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, colonoscopy, GERD, H. PYLORI treatment, ERCP and EUS.
- He is a member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy India.
- Dr. Prakash Shankar has several international publications, essays, and presentations to his name.
- He has completed MBBS (2002) from Chengalpattu Medical College, India.
- He holds an MD (2009) from Madurai Medical College, India.
- He has DM (2012) from Kilpauk Medical College, India.
- Dr. Prakash Shankar is well-versed in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and English.
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- With 14+ years of experience, Dr. Prakash Shankar is one of the best Medical Gastroenterologists in UAE.
- He was awarded with University's Gold Medal in 2012 – Medical Gastroenterology, Tamil Nadu from Dr. M.G.R., Medical University, India.
- He specializes in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, colonoscopy, GERD, H. PYLORI treatment, ERCP and EUS.
- He is a member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy India.
- Dr. Prakash Shankar has several international publications, essays, and presentations to his name.
- He has completed MBBS (2002) from Chengalpattu Medical College, India.
- He holds an MD (2009) from Madurai Medical College, India.
- He has DM (2012) from Kilpauk Medical College, India.
- Dr. Prakash Shankar is well-versed in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and English.

Dr. Thomas James
Medical Gastroenterologist
- Dr. Thomas James is a well-known Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with over 23 years of experience.
- He is known for his vast clinical expertise, Endoscopic skills, and compassionate patient care approach.
- His educational qualifications include an MBBS from Government Medical College, Thrissur (1984-1989), an MD (General Medicine) from Government Medical College, Calicut (1993-1997), and a DM (Gastroenterology) from BHU, India (1999-2001).
- Dr. James is a member of the Indian Society Of Gastroenterology (ISG), Indian Medical Association (IMA), and Association of Kerala Medical Graduates (AKMG).
- He is fluent in English, Hindi, and Malayalam.
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- Dr. Thomas James is a well-known Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with over 23 years of experience.
- He is known for his vast clinical expertise, Endoscopic skills, and compassionate patient care approach.
- His educational qualifications include an MBBS from Government Medical College, Thrissur (1984-1989), an MD (General Medicine) from Government Medical College, Calicut (1993-1997), and a DM (Gastroenterology) from BHU, India (1999-2001).
- Dr. James is a member of the Indian Society Of Gastroenterology (ISG), Indian Medical Association (IMA), and Association of Kerala Medical Graduates (AKMG).
- He is fluent in English, Hindi, and Malayalam.

Dr. Babak Salehi
Medical GastroenterologistDubai, United Arab Emirates
16+ years of experience
Consultant
- Dr. Babak Salehi is a Gastroenterologist with more than 15 years of experience.
- He focuses on advanced procedures such as ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) and Pancreatobiliary interventions.
- He is highly experienced in pancreaticobiliary and many invasive endoscopic procedures, Management of Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Endoscopic Variceal Ligation, PEG for feeding, Endoscopic Mucosal Resection(EMR), and difficult polypectomy.
- He completed his MD in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Internal Medicine, General Physician, and Endosonographic.
- He completed a six-month EUS fellowship and two training courses in Germany in 2012.
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- Dr. Babak Salehi is a Gastroenterologist with more than 15 years of experience.
- He focuses on advanced procedures such as ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) and Pancreatobiliary interventions.
- He is highly experienced in pancreaticobiliary and many invasive endoscopic procedures, Management of Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Endoscopic Variceal Ligation, PEG for feeding, Endoscopic Mucosal Resection(EMR), and difficult polypectomy.
- He completed his MD in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Internal Medicine, General Physician, and Endosonographic.
- He completed a six-month EUS fellowship and two training courses in Germany in 2012.
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- With 12+ years of experience, Dr. Mustafa El Hakam is one of the top Medical Gastroenterologists in UAE.
- Dr. Mustafa El Hakam specializes in ERCP, diagnostic and therapeutic, Intra-gastric balloon insertion for management of obesity, Gastroscopy, diagnostic and therapeutic and Colonoscopy, diagnostic and therapeutic.
- He is a member of the American gastroenterology Association (AGA).
- Dr. Mustafa El Hakam has several international publications, essays, and presentations to his name.
- He has completed an MD (Gastroenterology) from the American University of Beirut.
- He has a MD from Université Libre de Bruxelles, France.
- Dr. Mustafa El Hakam is well-versed in Arabic and English.
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- With 12+ years of experience, Dr. Mustafa El Hakam is one of the top Medical Gastroenterologists in UAE.
- Dr. Mustafa El Hakam specializes in ERCP, diagnostic and therapeutic, Intra-gastric balloon insertion for management of obesity, Gastroscopy, diagnostic and therapeutic and Colonoscopy, diagnostic and therapeutic.
- He is a member of the American gastroenterology Association (AGA).
- Dr. Mustafa El Hakam has several international publications, essays, and presentations to his name.
- He has completed an MD (Gastroenterology) from the American University of Beirut.
- He has a MD from Université Libre de Bruxelles, France.
- Dr. Mustafa El Hakam is well-versed in Arabic and English.

Dr. Afrasyab Khan
Medical Gastroenterologist
- Dr. Afrasyab Khan is a reputed and skilled Medical Gastroenterologist, having experience of more than 10 years.
- He has expertise in the Upper GI endoscopy - diagnostic and therapeutic, Colonoscopy - diagnostic and therapeutic, Screening for gastric (stomach) and colorectal cancer, Management of GERD, ‘heartburn’, ‘reflux’, ‘bloating’, ‘indigestion’, Assessment of pain and changes in bowel habit; diarrhea, constipation, Weight management including a gastric balloon, etc.
- After completing his Post-graduation, he has completed FRACP in Gastroenterology from New Zealand.
- He has a professional membership with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, New Zealand Society of Gastroenterology, American College of Gastroenterology, and Tony Hocken Research Award. University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
- Besides his academic achievements, he has also several research papers published in national as well as international peer-reviewed journals.
- Dr. Khan is proficient in speaking Hindi, English, Urdu, and Pashto.
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- Dr. Afrasyab Khan is a reputed and skilled Medical Gastroenterologist, having experience of more than 10 years.
- He has expertise in the Upper GI endoscopy - diagnostic and therapeutic, Colonoscopy - diagnostic and therapeutic, Screening for gastric (stomach) and colorectal cancer, Management of GERD, ‘heartburn’, ‘reflux’, ‘bloating’, ‘indigestion’, Assessment of pain and changes in bowel habit; diarrhea, constipation, Weight management including a gastric balloon, etc.
- After completing his Post-graduation, he has completed FRACP in Gastroenterology from New Zealand.
- He has a professional membership with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, New Zealand Society of Gastroenterology, American College of Gastroenterology, and Tony Hocken Research Award. University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
- Besides his academic achievements, he has also several research papers published in national as well as international peer-reviewed journals.
- Dr. Khan is proficient in speaking Hindi, English, Urdu, and Pashto.

Dr. Mouhamed Mounier Alwaw
Medical GastroenterologistDubai, United Arab Emirates
15+ years of experience
Consultant
- With 12+ years of experience, Dr. Mouhamed Mounier Alwaw is one of the finest Medical Gastroenterologists in UAE.
- He specializes in the Treatment of biliary and pancreatic tract illnesses, early detection of colon cancer, Internal bleeding haemostasis and Treatment of obesity by gastric balloon.
- Dr. Mouhamed Mounier Alwaw has several international publications, essays, and presentations to his name.
- He has done MBBS from Syria.
- He has a Master's in Gastroenterology from France.
- He has Postgraduate Degree in Hepatogastroenterology from France.
- Dr. Mouhamed Mounier Alwaw is well-versed in Arabic, French and English.
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- With 12+ years of experience, Dr. Mouhamed Mounier Alwaw is one of the finest Medical Gastroenterologists in UAE.
- He specializes in the Treatment of biliary and pancreatic tract illnesses, early detection of colon cancer, Internal bleeding haemostasis and Treatment of obesity by gastric balloon.
- Dr. Mouhamed Mounier Alwaw has several international publications, essays, and presentations to his name.
- He has done MBBS from Syria.
- He has a Master's in Gastroenterology from France.
- He has Postgraduate Degree in Hepatogastroenterology from France.
- Dr. Mouhamed Mounier Alwaw is well-versed in Arabic, French and English.

Dr Piyush Somani
Medical Gastroenterologist
- With 12+ years of experience, Dr Piyush Somani is one of the best Specialist Gastroenterologists in UAE.
- He has performed more than 10,000 endoscopic procedures with 650 in Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) procedures, around 250 in FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology) or Biopsy and around 500 ERCP procedures during the period from 2015 to 2016.
- Dr Piyush received the Asian Young Endoscopist Award from the Korean Society of Endoscopy in 2015.
- Dr Piyush specializes in Pancreatic Disorders, Biliary Disorders, Ulcerative Colitis And Crohn’s Disease, Barret’s Esophagus, Early Gastric Cancer And Colonic Polyps, Achalasia Cardia and more to name a few.
- He has several international publications, essays, and over 40 oral and 60 written presentations to his name.
- He completed MBBS and Internal Medicine (M.D) training from Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India.
- He completed his Gastroenterology (D.M) training from Nair Hospital, Mumbai (India). He passed D.N.B (Gastroenterology) in 2012.
- Dr Piyush worked as an Assistant Professor (lecturer) in Nair Hospital, Mumbai from 2012 to 2014.
- Dr Piyush is well-versed in Hindi, Rajasthani, Gujarati, Marathi, Urdu and English.
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- With 12+ years of experience, Dr Piyush Somani is one of the best Specialist Gastroenterologists in UAE.
- He has performed more than 10,000 endoscopic procedures with 650 in Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) procedures, around 250 in FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology) or Biopsy and around 500 ERCP procedures during the period from 2015 to 2016.
- Dr Piyush received the Asian Young Endoscopist Award from the Korean Society of Endoscopy in 2015.
- Dr Piyush specializes in Pancreatic Disorders, Biliary Disorders, Ulcerative Colitis And Crohn’s Disease, Barret’s Esophagus, Early Gastric Cancer And Colonic Polyps, Achalasia Cardia and more to name a few.
- He has several international publications, essays, and over 40 oral and 60 written presentations to his name.
- He completed MBBS and Internal Medicine (M.D) training from Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India.
- He completed his Gastroenterology (D.M) training from Nair Hospital, Mumbai (India). He passed D.N.B (Gastroenterology) in 2012.
- Dr Piyush worked as an Assistant Professor (lecturer) in Nair Hospital, Mumbai from 2012 to 2014.
- Dr Piyush is well-versed in Hindi, Rajasthani, Gujarati, Marathi, Urdu and English.

Dr Muhannad Al Okla
Medical GastroenterologistDubai, United Arab Emirates
15+ years of experience
Consultant
- With 12+ years of experience, Dr Muhannad Al Okla is one of the best Consultant Gastroenterologists in UAE.
- Dr Muhannad specializes in internal medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
- He is a member of DGVS (German association of Gastroenterology).
- Dr Muhannad has several international publications, essays, and presentations to his name.
- He has completed MBBS from Damascus University, Syria.
- He has also completed MD from Helios Hospital, Schwelm, Germany.
- Dr Muhannad is well-versed in Arabic, German and English.
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- With 12+ years of experience, Dr Muhannad Al Okla is one of the best Consultant Gastroenterologists in UAE.
- Dr Muhannad specializes in internal medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
- He is a member of DGVS (German association of Gastroenterology).
- Dr Muhannad has several international publications, essays, and presentations to his name.
- He has completed MBBS from Damascus University, Syria.
- He has also completed MD from Helios Hospital, Schwelm, Germany.
- Dr Muhannad is well-versed in Arabic, German and English.

Dr. Anil Galle
Medical GastroenterologistDubai, United Arab Emirates
13+ years of experience
Consultant
- Dr Anil Galle is one of the best Gastroenterologists in UAE with over 10 years of experience.
- Dr Anil has several international publications to his name including Non-invasive ventilation after extubation in patients with chronic obstructive airways disease.
- Dr Anil has obtained his MBBS from the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences in Hubli, Karnataka, India.
- He later obtained his MD (Internal Medicine) from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India.
- He later completed his DM (Medical Gastroenterology) from the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India.
- Dr Anil is well-versed in Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Marathi and English.
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- Dr Anil Galle is one of the best Gastroenterologists in UAE with over 10 years of experience.
- Dr Anil has several international publications to his name including Non-invasive ventilation after extubation in patients with chronic obstructive airways disease.
- Dr Anil has obtained his MBBS from the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences in Hubli, Karnataka, India.
- He later obtained his MD (Internal Medicine) from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India.
- He later completed his DM (Medical Gastroenterology) from the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India.
- Dr Anil is well-versed in Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Marathi and English.

Dr. Veeraraghavan Krishnamurthy
Medical Gastroenterologist
- With 14+ years of experience, Dr. Veeraraghavan Krishnamurthy is one of the best Medical Gastroenterologists in UAE.
- He specializes in Upper GI endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Endoscopic Variceal Ligation (EVL), Polypectomy, Enteroscopy, ERCP, EUS, Early GI cancer detection, ESD, Capsule Endoscopy and more.
- He is a member of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology, the Indian National Association of Study of Liver, the Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India, the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the Association of Physicians of India and the Puducherry Gastroenterology Association.
- Dr. Veeraraghavan Krishnamurthy has several international publications, essays, and presentations to his name.
- He has completed MBBS from PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore, India.
- He pursued MD (Internal Medicine) from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India.
- He completed his DM (Gastroenterology) from Madras Medical College, Chennai, India.
- Dr. Veeraraghavan Krishnamurthy is well-versed in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and English.
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- With 14+ years of experience, Dr. Veeraraghavan Krishnamurthy is one of the best Medical Gastroenterologists in UAE.
- He specializes in Upper GI endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Endoscopic Variceal Ligation (EVL), Polypectomy, Enteroscopy, ERCP, EUS, Early GI cancer detection, ESD, Capsule Endoscopy and more.
- He is a member of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology, the Indian National Association of Study of Liver, the Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India, the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the Association of Physicians of India and the Puducherry Gastroenterology Association.
- Dr. Veeraraghavan Krishnamurthy has several international publications, essays, and presentations to his name.
- He has completed MBBS from PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore, India.
- He pursued MD (Internal Medicine) from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India.
- He completed his DM (Gastroenterology) from Madras Medical College, Chennai, India.
- Dr. Veeraraghavan Krishnamurthy is well-versed in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and English.

Dr. Asok Kumar Balakrishnan Nair
Medical Gastroenterologist
- Dr. Asok Kumar Balakrishnan Nair is a prominent Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with over 18 years of experience.
- His areas of expertise include Upper GI & Colonoscopy Diagnostic and Therapeutic, PEG Insertion, Esophageal Manometry & pH meter, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), etc.
- His educational qualifications include MBBS from MG University Kerala, 1996; MD (Internal Medicine) from Manipal University, Karnataka, 2000; MRCP, UK, 2012; and DNB (Gastroenterology) in 2018.
- Dr. Nair is fluent in English, Arabic, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada.
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- Dr. Asok Kumar Balakrishnan Nair is a prominent Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with over 18 years of experience.
- His areas of expertise include Upper GI & Colonoscopy Diagnostic and Therapeutic, PEG Insertion, Esophageal Manometry & pH meter, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), etc.
- His educational qualifications include MBBS from MG University Kerala, 1996; MD (Internal Medicine) from Manipal University, Karnataka, 2000; MRCP, UK, 2012; and DNB (Gastroenterology) in 2018.
- Dr. Nair is fluent in English, Arabic, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada.
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