Best Gastroenterologists in United Arab Emirates

• 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. Rakesh Rai is one of the renowned Hepato-Pancrato-Biliary & Transplant Surgeons.
• He has an experience of over 15+ years of and has worked with some of the most renowned transplant centres in the world.
• Dr Rai has completed his MBBS from Patna University & MS (General Surgery) from the University of Mumbai. Following which he did his MD from the University of Newcastle.
• He has received training in HPB surgery and abdominal organ transplantation from some of the eminent centres in the UK like Royal Free Hospital, London, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham. 
• His areas of specialization are Liver resection for benign and cancerous liver tumors, gall bladder cancer, Surgeries of the stomach, duodenum, small and large intestine, kidney transplants, etc.
• Dr Rai has finished his American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS) & an accredited fellowship at Methodist Transplant Institute at Memphis.
• He also has experience in living donor liver transplantation at Asan Medical centre, Samsung Medical centre in Seoul, Korea.
• Dr Rai is regularly invited to speak in some of the well-known scientific meetings in India as well as abroad.
• Dr Rai has his expertise in hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery and solid organ transplantation (liver, kidney and pancreas).
• He has multiple publications in eminent journals and has reviewed articles for eminent journals.

• Dr. Gaurav Muktesh is a reputed Gastroenterologist with 13 years of experience.
• He did his MBBS from Mahatma Gandhi Institute Of Medical Sciences in 2010 and MD from University College Of Medical Sciences And GTB Hospital in 2014.
• Later, he earned a DM in Gastroenterology from the Post Graduate Institute Of Medical Education And Research (PGIMER) in 2017.
• His areas of specialization are Enteroscopy, Cholangioscopy, Manometry/Ph Metry, Endoscopic Weight Loss Procedures, Procedures for the Treatment of Heartburn/Gastroesophageal Reflux, etc.
• He has performed over 2,500 endoscopic ultrasound procedures and over 10,000 endoscopic procedures, including complex interventional endoscopic procedures like endoscopies, colonoscopies, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound, and peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM).

• 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. Mazen Salown is a reputed Paediatric Surgeon with 22 years of experience.
• His areas of expertise and skills are Neonatal Surgery, Pediatric Urology, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Correction of cleft lip & palate, Pediatric cystoscopy, Oesophagoscopy, Laparoscopic surgeries for GI disorders in children, etc.
• He did MBBS in 2001 from the University of Tripoli and Specialization in Medicine from Damascus University in 2016.
• He is a respected member of the Syrian Board of Paediatric Surgery.

Dr. Ghassan Kaddour is a distinguished Medical Gastroenterologist with over 30 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. With thousands of successful procedures, he has established a reputation for precision and excellence in the field.

Why Choose Dr. Ghassan Kaddour?

• Extensive Expertise: With over 30+ years of experience and thousands of successful cases, Dr. Kaddour has a proven track record in a wide range of gastrointestinal and liver conditions.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Procedures: He is known for advanced endoscopic procedures, including Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, ERCP, Foreign Body Extraction, GI Bleeding Haemostasis, PEG Tube Insertion, and Endoscopic Bariatric Procedures. His expertise extends to Liver Disease Management, Biliary Tract Disease Management, Stenosis Dilatation, and Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease Management.
• Pioneer in Therapeutic Endoscopy: Dr. Kaddour was among the first in the region to perform complex therapeutic endoscopies, enabling less invasive treatment options for various conditions.
• Leader in Gastrointestinal Bleeding Management: He has successfully managed numerous complex cases of GI bleeding, demonstrating unparalleled expertise in this advanced technique.

• Dr. Ali Choukair is a renowned Gastroenterology Specialist in Dubai, with over 20 years of experience.
• He is an expert in various disease conditions like liver, colon, stomach and motility disorders.
• He has hands-on experience in the management of weight loss and gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), making him one of the leading gastroenterologists in Dubai.
• Dr. Choukair completed his Bachelor of Science, B.Sc. in 1997 from Evangelical High School and Doctor of Medicine, M.D. in 2004 from American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
• After completing his fellowship in Gastroenterology in 2012, he became an active member of numerous prestigious associations for gastroenterology doctors in Dubai. 

• Dr Shabeer Ahamed Veetil is a Gastroenterologist with 14 years of experience.
• His areas of specialization are Colonoscopy, ERCP, Manometry (Oesophageal, Rectal), Luminal Stenting, PEG Insertion, Endoscopic ultrasound, Enteroscopy, and Capsule Endoscopy.
• He did MBBS from the Academy of Medical Sciences, Pariyaram, Kannur, Kerala, India 2009, followed by an MD in General Medicine from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi-Kerala, India, in 2013.
• Later, he completed his DM in Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Kasturba Medical College Manipal University, Karnataka, India 2019.
• He is fluent in English, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada.

• Dr. Mayada Elnegouly is a Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist having more than 16 years of experience.
• Her areas of expertise are gastrointestinal-oncology and treating inflammatory bowel disease, liver diseases, pancreatobiliary disorders and gastrointestinal motility disorders.
• Dr. Mayada has worked in well-known international hospitals, which has further refined her skills as a gastroenterologist.
• She has been a part of several healthcare initiatives, conferences, and prestigious associations.
• Dr. Mayada is fluent in English, Arabic, and German.

• Dr. Ahmed Saber Youness is a highly skilled Gastroenterologist with 30 years of experience.
• His area of specialization is diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases, such as diseases affecting the esophagus, stomach, colon, liver, gallbladder, or pancreas.
• He did MBBS, MSc, and MD from the Ain Shams University.
• He is an active member of the Japan Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society, the World Endoscopy Organization, and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

• Dr. Mahesh Rama Varma is a renowned Medical Gastroenterologist with 15 years of experience.
• His areas of specialization are treating Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Celiac Disease, Crohn's Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Liver Cancer, Abdominal Pain, and Esophageal Varices.
• He earned his MBBS from the Thrissur Medical College and MD from the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research.
• Later, he did a DM in Gastroenterology from Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram.
• He is fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam.

• Dr. Khaldoun Ghareb is a Colorectal and Proctology specialist, based in Dubai with 19+ years of experience in the field of General Surgery.
• He has completed his MD degree from Aleppo University, Syria, followed by a Ph.D. from the University of Madrid, Spain. He also holds a certificate of the Arab Board and the Syrian Board in General Surgery.
• Dr. Khaldoun is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and performs a full range of colorectal surgeries using the most advanced laparoscopic methods that do not depend on conventional surgery, in addition to laparoscopy advanced rectal surgeries. He is an expert in surgical oncology and lower gastrointestinal surgery.
• Moreover, he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific sessions, CDE's, Seminars, Worldwide Conferences to talk about laparoscopy advanced rectal surgeries.