Best Gastroenterologists in Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• Dr.Elwin Buchel is a Gastroenterologist with nearly 51+ years of experience to his credit.
• He completed his MBChB and M. Med (Int.) in 1970 and 1983 respectively. He was awarded a doctorate (Medicine) in 2008 from the University of Pretoria.
• He reaped his post-graduate training in various parts of the world including Amsterdam, Netherlands; Pittsburgh, USA; Paris, France; Leuven, Belgium; and Barcelona, Spain.
• He even obtained the SKF Gastroenterology travelling fellowship in the year 1985.
• During his medical practice, he has received several awards in his professional career. Heyl Award (1984), The Honorary Silver Medal from the University of Pretoria (1990), Eugene Marais Branch-SA Academy of Arts and Science (1994) and Roussel-SAGES award (1996) are a named few.
• His medical interest lies in the management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gallbladder Disease, GERD, Chronic liver diseases (hepatosteatosis, chronic hepatitis B, chronic hepatitis C, liver cirrhosis), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, etc.
• Dr.Elwin Buchel has shared his medical knowledge through national and international publications and is an active guest speaker in scientific meetings.

• Prof. Dr. Hassan Siegfried Abou-Rebyeh is a renowned Gastroenterologist, based in Abu Dhabi with an experience of more than 41 years in his field.
• He pursued his Bachelor’s Degree (Human Medicine) from Medical College (1980) and PhD from the Institute of Infection and Microbiology (1989), both affiliated to Free University, Germany.
• Further, into his career, he completed his MSc (Study Evidence-Based Health Care) from Oxford University, the UK in 2009. 
• His dedicated areas of interest lie in dealing with issues related to Gastroenterology, Endoscopy, and Hepatology.
• Additionally, he even specializes in interventional endoscopy that includes gastroscopy, enteroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, PTC, video capsule, cholangioscopy, endoscopic ultrasound.
  • Prof. Dr. Hassan Siegfried Abou-Rebyeh has been the firsthand author of 34 original publications, delivered almost 28 peer-reviewed papers in international medical journals, addressed 6 book chapters and has prepared more than 200 international congress presentations.
• He is also an analyst in numerous international medical journals on topics related to endoscopy and gut.

• Dr. Elwin Buchel is a Gastroenterologist with extensive 25+ years of experience.
• He has completed his studies at the University of Pretoria and is a fellow of the Faculty of Family Practice, College of Medicine South Africa.
• Dr. Elwin's areas of expertise lie in the management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Celiac Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gallbladder Disease, GERD, Heartburn, Acid Reflux, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease etc.
• He took his training from different parts of the world including Amsterdam, Netherlands; Pittsburgh, USA, Paris, France, Leuven, Belgium, Barcelona, Spain.
• The Surgeon received numerous awards such Honorary Silver Medal from the University of Pretoria for his contribution to medical education, the Heyl Award for the most compassionate doctor, SKF Gastroenterology traveling fellowship, Roussel-SAGES award for Gastroenterologists.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications in accredited indexed journals.

• Dr. Abdel Rahman Ahmed Omer is a Colorectal Surgeon, based in Abu Dhabi with extensive 25+ years of experience.
• He has completed his MBBS from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Sudan, followed by his Masters in Surgical Sciences (MSc.) from the University College London (UK). Later, he was awarded a Doctorate (Ph.D.) from the Hartford University, USA.
• Dr. Omer is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS). He is also on the Editorial Boards of the International Journal of Surgery and the Sudanese Journal of Surgery.
• To date, he has worked earlier in some of the prominent institutes such as Great Ormond Street Hospital, University College London Hospitals, King George's Hospital, Norwich University Hospital, Ipswich Hospital, The West Suffolk Teaching Hospital, Cleveland Clinic.
• His area of interest lies in Colorectal Surgery, General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, and is a member of American Medical Directors, The Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management, The Royal College of Surgeons of England, and The International Association of University Colorectal Surgeons, USA.

• Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Hamza is a renowned General Surgeon, based in Abu Dhabi with extensive 21+ years of experience.
• His areas of clinical expertise lie in breast-tumor surgeries, Laparoscopic repair of all types of hernia, Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Abdominoplasty, Abdominal wall reconstruction surgeries, Elective gastrointestinal surgeries, Colorectal surgeries, Pilonidal sinus surgery, Thyroid, and Salivary gland surgeries, Lymph-node excision, Anal canal surgeries, etc.
• Dr. Ahmed has completed his graduation and post-graduation from the reputed Cairo University. Later, he did super specialization in General Surgery from Ain Shams University, Cairo, followed by a diploma in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery from the World Laparoscopy Hospital in New Delhi, India.
• He has worked earlier in some of the top-notch institutes such as Dar Al Fouad Hospital, Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital, Burjeel Hospital. He is also a member of the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (WALS) and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES).
• To date, he has operated on more than 1500+ laparoscopic procedures successfully.

• Dr. Matthew Tytherleigh is a General Surgeon, based in Abu Dhabi with extensive 20+ years of experience.
• He has completed his studies at the reputed St. Bartholomew's Hospital, UK, followed by surgical training at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford under Professor Neil Mortenson.
• His areas of clinical expertise lie in the management of colorectal cancer, laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, proctology (such as haemorrhoids, fissures, and fistulas), fecal incontinence, prolapse, hernia surgery, advanced colonoscopy, etc.
• Dr. Matthew received the Covidien Laparoscopic Colorectal Travelling Fellowship from the reputed Concord Hospital in Sydney, Australia. He was also awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, England.
• The known surgeon has co-authored the Colorectal Surgery chapter in The New Aird's Companion in Surgical Studies, the recommended UK surgical trainee textbook.
• Under his credit, there are more than 25+ national and international publications. He has worked earlier in Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, and Ipswich Hospital.

Dr. Ahmed Marwan is a distinguished Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, with 14 years of international transplant and clinical practice.

He specializes in post-liver transplant management, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, liver cirrhosis, and gastrointestinal pathology.

Fellowship-trained at Toronto General Hospital and certified by the Royal College of Canada, Dr. Marwan has managed over 1,100 post-liver transplant patients.

Dr. Hye Rang Kim is an esteemed Consultant in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, with 25 years of practice.

She specializes in diagnostic upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, peptic ulcer disease, reflux management, and chronic liver disorders.

Korean Board-certified, Dr. Kim provides comprehensive, evidence-based diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal care.

Dr. Khalid Barakat is a senior Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, with 21 years of clinical practice.

He specializes in diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and chronic liver diseases.

Holding advanced postgraduate credentials, Dr. Barakat provides evidence-based digestive and liver disease management.

Dr. Khalid Osman Elamin Elsayed is a distinguished Consultant Gastroenterologist and Head of Department at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, with 25 years of practice.

He specializes in therapeutic endoscopy, colonoscopy, endoscopic mucosal resection, gastrointestinal bleeding control, and complex liver care.

Holding UK fellowships (FRCP), Dr. Elsayed leads the endoscopy unit with international clinical safety and excellence.

Dr. Mohamed Musa is a premier Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, with 25 years of practice.

He specializes in diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, liver cirrhosis, and digestive bleeding control.

Holding UK fellowships (FRCP), Dr. Musa delivers evidence-based diagnostic and therapeutic gastroenterology.

Dr. Sofia Hanif is an expert Specialist Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, with a decade of clinical experience.

She specializes in chronic liver diseases, viral hepatitis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), celiac disease, and diagnostic gastrointestinal endoscopy.

Holding FCPS certification in Gastroenterology, Dr. Hanif provides comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal healthcare.