Best Gastroenterologists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Dr. Farouk Safi is among the leading General Surgery Specialists in Dubai, with 46+ years of experience.
• He holds German board certification in general surgery, visceral surgery, and intensive care medicine.
• He specialises in proctology, weight loss surgery, GI cancer surgery, and colorectal surgery, using a minimally invasive approach and is one of the best laparoscopic surgeons in Dubai.
• Dr. Farouk obtained his Medical Degree in 1978 from the Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University.
• Later, in 1988, he earned a PhD from Ulm University, Germany.
• He stands among the most experienced general surgeons in Dubai and is professionally associated with numerous associations, like the German Society of Surgery, the German Society of Cancer, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the Society for Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Surgery, among others.

• Dr. Mouhsen AL Hosein is a renowned General Surgeon with over 17 years of experience.
• His expertise lies in laparoscopic surgeries, minimal invasive proctology, latest treatment techniques for haemorrhoids, anal fistula, anal fissure, and pilonidal sinus, including THD, LASER, VAAFT, EPSiT, laparoscopic abdominal and inguinal hernia repair.
• He graduated in 2007 and completed his surgery residency from 2008 to 2013, achieving his MS at Damascus University and the Ministry of Health.  
• Dr. Al Hosein is certified in upper diagnostic and interventional endoscopy.
• He has performed various surgical procedures, including emergencies and elective cases such as open and laparoscopic surgeries, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, haemorrhoids, and laparotomy for bowel obstruction and perforation.
• He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

• 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).

• Dr. Ghodratollah Nowrasteh is a Surgical Oncologist, based in Dubai with extensive 25+ years of experience in the field of General Surgery.
• He has completed his Qualification in Breast Surgery, European Board of Surgery, Belgium, followed by post-graduation General Surgery, from the reputed Medical University of Pécs, Hungary.
• Dr. Ghodratollah has worked earlier in Medical School at the University of Pecs, City Hospital of Komló in Hungary, UAE University in Al Ain, Tawam Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine, UAE.
• His area of clinical interest lies in surgery for breast cancer, thyroid cancer, colorectal cancer, and soft tissue tumors, minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries. He also uses laparoscopic techniques to perform hernia, gallbladder, appendix, and gastrointestinal surgeries, colorectal and proctology, fistula, hemorrhoids, etc.
• The renowned Oncologist is a member of the Hungarian Surgical Society, the Hungarian Scientific Society for Public Health, the Hungarian Society of Epidemiology, the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), and the American College of Surgeons.

• 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.

• Dr. Farooq Khan is a Hepatologist and Gastroenterologist with several years of experience.
• His services include interventional endoscopic procedures, general GI diseases, complex liver diseases, liver transplants, etc.
• He pursued FRCP, MRCP (Gastroenterology), MRCGP, FAcadMEd CCT-UK Hepatology, and CCT-UK Gastroenterology.
• He was trained in the Trent GI program and completed Liver Transplant training at St. James Hospital Leeds.
• Dr. Khan holds membership in multiple European and International GI and Hepatology societies to his credit.
• He has published in multiple journals and also serves as a reviewer.
• Dr. Farooq Khan is fluent in English.

• Dr. Manish Madnani is a gastroenterologist having more than 11 years of expertise.
• Services provided by him includes Laparoscopic and Digestive Tract Surgeries, Hepatobiliary/Pancreatic surgery, etc.
• He pursued MBBS and Masters in General Surgery (with Gold Medal) from well-known Maharaja Sayajirao University of Vadodara, India.
• He is the Member of Royal college of Surgeons of England.
• He is proud international Fellow of American college of Surgeons of United States of America.
• He has many national and international awards to his name.
• He has published many publications and written text book chapters in his area of practice.
• Dr. Manish Madnani is fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati & Sindhiand.

Dr. Pooja Khanna is a highly esteemed Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with over two decades of clinical experience in managing complex digestive and liver disorders. With extensive specialist training at premier tertiary centres in London, including King's College Hospital and the Royal Free Hospital, she excels in advanced interventional endoscopy and transplant-related hepatology. 

Why Choose Dr. Pooja Khanna?

• Former NHS Clinical Lead: Gained extensive administrative and clinical leadership experience serving as the Clinical Lead for Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Endoscopy at Luton and Dunstable Hospital in the UK.
• Academic and Research Authority: Serves as an Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor at Gulf Medical University and boasts a robust international research portfolio with a specific focus on viral immunology and Hepatitis B.
• Leadership in Patient Safety: Appointed as the Chair of the Clinical Audit Committee at King's College Hospital Dubai, underscoring her dedication to upholding stringent clinical governance and international healthcare quality.
• Comprehensive Endoscopic Skills: Highly proficient in both diagnostic and advanced therapeutic endoscopy, including level 2 polypectomy, oesophageal stenting, and the management of upper gastrointestinal bleeding.