Best Doctors for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in United Arab Emirates

• Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Rastogi is a recognized Medical Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with over 30 years of experience.
• His main areas are endoscopic management of cases with GI bleeds, polypectomy, biliary stones and strictures, etc.
• He did MBBS in 1989 and DM in 1998 from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India.
• Later, he did a DNB from Army Hospital Research And Referral, New Delhi, in 2009.
• He served in the Indian Army for 25 years as a Medical Officer in Army Medical Corps.
• He represented India at the United Nations Hospital in Lebanon.
• He is a lifetime member of the Association of Physicians of India and the Indian Society of Gastroenterology.

Dr. Suvadip Chatterjee is an accomplished Specialist Gastroenterologist at Medcare Hospital, Sharjah, with 19 years of clinical practice.

He specializes in diagnostic endoscopy, colonoscopy, GERD, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and chronic liver disease management.

Holding DNB Gastroenterology credentials, Dr. Chatterjee delivers advanced, evidence-based digestive healthcare.

• Dr. Hussein Nofal is a trained Internal Medicine medical professional with +10 years of professional experience.
• His interests lie in the treatment of Respiratory system problems, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Endocrine diseases and diabetes, Hematology and anaemia, Infectious diseases, Preventive medicine and Gastroenterology. 
• He is a member of the Syrian Medical Association and the Dubai Health Authority.
• He acquired an MD from the prestigious college of Syria.
• Dr. Hussein Nofal is the author of several publications and articles.

• Dr. Khalid Alghofaili is a well-known Internal Medicine specialist with more than 20 years of experience.
• His area of specialization is Diabetes, Diabetes in pregnancy (Gestational diabetes), Thyroid disease, Pituitary diseases, Parathyroid diseases, Vitamin D deficiency and Osteoporosis.
• He is a member of the American Society of Hypertension, the American Board of Internal Medicine and the Dubai Health Authority.
• He acquired an DM from the prestigious college in Austria.
• He is a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology & Metabolism.
• He has a Diploma from the American board of Clinical Lipidology. 

• Dr. Tamer Said is a leading Obesity and Bariatric Surgeon with +20 years of medical experience.
• He has expertise in all areas of bariatric and metabolic surgery, including sleeve gastrectomy, mini gastric bypass, metabolic surgery for type 2 diabetes, laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery and more. 
• He is a member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, the Egyptian Society of Bariatric Surgery, the European Society of Endoscopic Surgeons, the Emirates Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the Dubai Health Authority.
• He obtained an MS (2009) and MD (2012) from Ain Shams University, Egypt. 
• He was a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, UK in 2011.

• Dr. Rajesh Devassy is a skilled Advanced Laparoscopic, Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgeon with +22 years of professional experience.
• He has performed more than 38,000 Laparoscopic Surgeries and holds a key position in his field of expertise.
• His interests are Advanced Minimal-access Surgery and Laparoscopic Pelvic Reconstructive and Oncological Surgery.
• He is a member of the European Society for Gynecological Endoscopy, the European Academy of Gynaecological Surgery, the Emirates Minimal Invasive Surgery, the European Society for Gynecological Endoscopy and the Dubai Health Authority.
• He obtained an MBBS (1998) from the University of Mysore, India. 
• He acquired an MS (2003) from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Karnataka, India.
• He has PhD from the University of Medicine, Germany.
• He has a Diploma in Advanced Gynaecological minimal-invasive surgery from the Pius Hospital, Oldenburg, Germany.
• He has Advanced Ultrasonography Training from LTMG Medical College Hospital, India.

• Dr. Girish Juneja is a renowned Bariatric Surgeon with extensive 30+ years of experience in the field of medicine.
• He has completed his graduation and post-0graduaion from the prestigious Nine wells medical college, UK. Later, he did a Diploma in minimal access (laparoscopic) surgery from France and a fellowship in bariatric surgery from Netherland.
• Dr. Girish's areas of expertise lie in Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Mini Bypass, Gastric Bypass, Gastric Balloon (Elipse, SPATZ, and Orbera), Revisional Bariatric Surgery (Sleeve to Bypass, Band to Sleeve), Endoscopy, etc.
• He has both national and international publications under his credit and is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, Conferences, CDE's, worldwide conferences to talk about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
• The Surgeon is certified by one of the reputed organizations of the world IFSO (International federation for the surgery of obesity and metabolic disorders).

• Internal Medicine expert Dr. Mohamad Fadl Aboudan has more than 35 years of expertise in the field.
• He specializes in the treatment of Cardiovascular risk reduction, High blood pressure, High cholesterol, Diabetes prevention and management, Allergy and Asthma, Gastrointestinal diseases for acute and chronic disorders, Infectious diseases, Common psychological disorders, Health check-ups and Weight loss management.
• He is a member of the Syrian Medical Association and the Dubai Health Authority.
• He acquired an MD from the prestigious college in Syria.

• Dr Sushum Sharma is a prominent Internal Medicine specialist with +40 years of professional experience.
• His interest lies in Health Checkups, Adult Vaccination, Elderly Care, Life Style Disorders e.g. Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity and raised Lipids.
• He is a member of the American Board of Pediatrics and the Dubai Health Authority.
• He acquired an MBBS (1978) and MD (1982) from the King George’s Medical University, India.
• He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians from Edinburgh, UK, and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP).
• He received Commonwealth Fellowship Training at the University of Birmingham, UK.
• He is a National Board Certified Post Graduate Teacher in Internal Medicine.

• Dr. James Z Pulimuttil is a leading General Surgeon with a vast experience of +28 years, with special focus on laparoscopic procedures.
• Some of his professional affiliations to medical societies include, the Association of Colo Rectal Surgeons of India, the Asia Pacific Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Society and the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons. USA.
• He did his  MBBS in 1984 from the Andhra Medical College and then in 1992, earned the qualification of Master of Surgery from Christian Medical College, Ludhiana. 
• Thereafter, Dr. Pulimuttil did several fellowships, some of which were from the American College of Surgeons, the Association of Surgeons of India, the Association of colorectal surgeons of India and the International College of Surgeons. Among his major fellowships are, the ones he earned in 2015 from Taiwan and in 2014 in India.
• Dr. Pulimuttil is an expert general surgeon with specialised skills to perform laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy/gastric bypass for obesity/ hernia surgery/gall stone disease, metabolic surgery for the treatment of uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes, CBD exploration laparoscopic colectomies and key hole thyroid surgery.
• He has done extensive research in bariatric and metabolic surgery. 
• Dr. Pulimuttil has published several papers in international journals, both as sole author and co-author. He has also presented many papers at international bariatric surgery conferences. 

• Dr. Mahendra Rajan is a renowned General Surgeon based in Dubai with extensive 28+ years of experience.
• He has completed his graduation from Madras University, Chennai, India, followed by M.S. in General Surgery from the reputed TN Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai, India. Later, he did a fellowship in Bariatric Surgery from Taiwan.
• Dr. Rajan is a member of the Indian Medical Association and the Association of Surgeons of India
• His area of clinical expertise lies in hepatectomies, Whipple's Pancreatico-duodenectomies, gastrectomies, esophagectomies, and other pancreatic and intestinal resectional surgeries. He is also trained in the management of complex and complicated GI surgical problems including Crohn's disease, entero-cutaneous, pancreatic and biliary fistulas, and postoperative biliary injuries.
• Moreover, he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific sessions, CDE's, Seminars, Worldwide Conferences to talk about Whipple's Pancreatico-duodenectomies.

• Dr.Muharrem Oner is a Surgical Oncologist with 20+ years of experience.
• His area of clinical expertise lies in Lap appendectomy, Lap Cholecystectomy, all kinds of hernia repair, Lap Nissen Fundoplication, Lap Colon Resection, Lap sleeve gastrectomy, Lap mini Gastric bypass Breast Cancer procedures, Thyroidectomy, Parathyroidectomy, Laparoscopy, Obesity Surgery, Oncology Surgery, etc.
• Dr. Oner has worked earlier in the reputed International Acibadem Hospital, Turkey, and worked in several reputed hospitals there and has conducted more than 2500 surgeries independently, including oncology surgeries, serving over 600 patients monthly.
• The Oncologist also has a special interest in Endocrine Surgery including Thyroidectomy and Parathyroidectomy. He is Turkish board certified and has completed his studies at the Istanbul University.
• Moreover, he has published in both national and international publications.