Gastroenterology
Dr. Ahmed Almradi
License: DOH
15 years of experience
Dr. Ahmed Almradi is a Consultant Gastroenterologist currently practicing at SEHA Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Mohammed Medical City. With over three years of experience in gastroenterology, he is committed to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based, patient-centered care. He has also contributed his clinical expertise internationally during his time at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Almradi serves as an Adjunct Professor at Western University, where he supports the education and development of future healthcare professionals. His work integrates gastroenterology with internal medicine and public health principles. Dr. Almradi remains dedicated to advancing the field through innovation, education, and collaborative practice.
Dr. Mohammed Hejazi
License: DOH
15 years of experience
Dr. Mohammed Hejazi is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Internal Medicine specialist with board certifications in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Palliative Care. He completed his medical education at Ain Shams University and has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and managing gastrointestinal diseases. His clinical focus includes advanced endoscopic management of biliary and pancreatic conditions, particularly ERCP. He is also skilled in complex procedures such as polyp removal, esophageal variceal ligation, stent placement, endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), and full-thickness resection techniques. Dr. Hejazi previously served as Head of the Gastroenterology Consultation Unit at European Gaza Hospital, where he led the management of complex cases and supported local clinical teams. He later held the role of Chief Physician of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology at Helios Clinic. He is committed to improving patient safety, clinical quality, and outcomes through advanced care and innovation. Dr. Hejazi also remains actively involved in education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and scientific development within gastroenterology.
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdelhafez
License: DHA
19 years of experience
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdelhafez is a renowned Consultant Gastroenterologist with over 19 years of experience and international recognition for advanced and complex endoscopic procedures. He has performed more than 30,000 endoscopies and brings German standards of excellence to the UAE, holding German board certifications in Gastroenterology and Hepatology and a Doctoral Degree in Gastroenterology. He previously served as Head of the Endoscopy Department and Functional Gastroenterology Lab at the Technical University of Munich, where he is also an Associate Professor of Medicine. His expertise includes cutting-edge procedures such as ESD, POEM, ERCP, interventional EUS, and endoscopic bypass techniques, as well as the management of motility disorders, gastrointestinal cancers, reflux disease, obesity, and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Abdelhafez has played a pivotal role in developing a leading European center for advanced gastroenterology and is actively involved in education and research. He is a prolific author of peer-reviewed publications and a member of prestigious societies including ESGE and DGVS. Fluent in Arabic, English, and German, he is committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care to a diverse local and international population.
Dr. Mohamed Nada
License: MOH
15 years of experience
Dr. Mohamed Nada is an internationally trained Consultant Gastroenterologist with over 15 years of experience across Egypt, Germany, and the UAE, specializing in advanced therapeutic endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, and hepatology. He graduated from Cairo University and completed specialist training in Germany, earning dual board certifications in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology from Münster, a doctorate from the University of Essen, and a Master of Health Business Administration from FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg. He also holds advanced DGVS certifications in IBD, hepatology, and gastroenterological infections, along with DEGUM accreditation in abdominal ultrasound. Dr. Nada has performed more than 12,000 endoscopic procedures, including EMR, ESD, FTRD, ERCP, therapeutic EUS, SpyGlass cholangioscopy, complex pancreatobiliary interventions, third-space endoscopy, necrosectomy, cyst drainage, and Hot-Axios placement. His expertise further includes capsule and double-balloon enteroscopy, as well as functional testing such as manometry, pH-metry, and contrast-enhanced liver ultrasound. He is recognized for a structured, evidence-based approach to digestive, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic diseases, delivering care aligned with international standards.
Dr. Marwan Dadoush
License: DOH
20 years of experience
Dr. Marwan Raja Foti Dadoush is a German-board-certified Consultant Interventional Gastroenterologist with over 20 years of international experience across the full spectrum of diagnostic, therapeutic, and advanced interventional gastroenterology. He currently serves as Head of the Department of Gastroenterology and Director of the Endoscopy Unit at Burjeel Medical City, leading one of the UAE’s most advanced and high-volume endoscopy programs. He holds German Board Certifications in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology from the University of Münster, in addition to Arab and Jordanian Board certifications, and previously served as Senior Consultant at leading university and tertiary hospitals in Germany. Dr. Dadoush has been instrumental in establishing and expanding the Digestive Diseases Institute at Burjeel Medical City, transforming it into a regional referral center for complex gastrointestinal, pancreatic, and hepatobiliary diseases. His expertise includes advanced interventional endoscopy such as ERCP, EUS-guided procedures, SpyGlass cholangioscopy, complex GI stenting, and management of gastrointestinal bleeding and varices. He also specializes in advanced resection techniques (EMR, ESD, EFTR), anti-reflux endoscopic therapies, bariatric and metabolic endoscopy, motility and neurogastroenterology studies, capsule endoscopy, and comprehensive liver and pancreaticobiliary interventions.
Dr. Mayada Elnegouly
License: DHA
18 years of experience
Dr. Mayada Elnegouly is a German board-certified Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with over 18 years of combined clinical and academic experience. She is an Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and has trained and practiced at leading tertiary university hospitals in Egypt and Germany, including Cairo University Hospitals and Klinikum rechts der Isar at the Technical University of Munich. She currently practices within large, well-established hospital systems in the United Arab Emirates, delivering patient-centered, evidence-based, and multidisciplinary care. Dr. Elnegouly has extensive expertise in diagnostic and advanced therapeutic endoscopy, including EMR, FTRD, EUS with FNA/FNB, bariatric endoscopy, and the management of gastrointestinal bleeding. Her subspecialty interests include GERD, gastrointestinal motility and functional disorders, inflammatory bowel disease with biologic therapies, and pancreaticobiliary diseases. She also has broad hepatology expertise, including fatty and autoimmune liver diseases, liver transplantation care, and gastrointestinal oncology within multidisciplinary cancer teams.
Dr. Neil Philip Galletly
License: DHA
25 years of experience
Dr. Neil Galletly is a UK-trained Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology and Hepatology with over 25 years of experience managing complex gastrointestinal and liver disorders. He holds an MA in Medical Sciences from Cambridge University and an MBBS with distinctions from the University of London, with specialist training across leading London teaching hospitals and academic research at Imperial College London. He served for over a decade as an NHS Consultant in southwest London, including as Clinical Director for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy at Kingston Hospital, while also maintaining a successful private practice. Prior to relocating to Dubai in 2019, he was Chief of the Digestive Diseases Center at Beijing United Family Hospital. Dr. Galletly performs a full range of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including painless gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and colonic polyp removal. His expertise spans colon cancer screening, inflammatory bowel disease, GERD, IBS, liver disease, food intolerances, and comprehensive digestive and liver health assessments.
Dr. Hanan Ismail Abubaker El Mileik
License: DHA
35 years of experience
Dr. Hanan Ismail Abubaker El Mileik is a highly experienced Consultant Gastroenterologist and Endoscopist, recognized for her patient-centered and evidence-based approach in Al Nahda, Dubai. With over 32 years of experience in the NHS, including 13 years at Barking, Havering & Redbridge University Hospitals, she has developed expertise in general gastroenterology, inflammatory bowel disease, and advanced endoscopic procedures. Dr. Hanan is skilled in the diagnosis, staging, and management of upper and lower GI cancers, offering comprehensive care including referrals and palliative support. Her clinical practice covers a wide range of conditions, including gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, GI bleeding, H. Pylori infection, irritable bowel syndrome, coeliac disease, malabsorption, and colonic diverticular disease. She is proficient in both diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy, as well as laser endoscopic therapy for GI tumors. Beyond patient care, Dr. Hanan is passionate about mentoring junior consultants and promoting teamwork and high standards in medical education and clinical practice.
Dr. Pooja Khanna
License: DHA
23 years of experience
Dr. Pooja Khanna is a UK board-certified Consultant in Hepatology and Gastroenterology with over 23 years of medical experience, including more than 10 years as a specialist. She previously served as Clinical Lead for Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Endoscopy at Luton and Dunstable Hospital in the United Kingdom. Dr. Khanna trained and practiced at some of London’s leading institutions, including King’s College Hospital, St Thomas’, Royal Free, Royal London, and Homerton hospitals, completing her hepatology specialist training at King’s College Hospital and Royal London Hospital. She obtained her medical degree from King’s College London and has an extensive academic background, with internationally published research in viral immunology, particularly Hepatitis B. Her clinical expertise spans the management of complex liver and gastrointestinal conditions, including MASLD/NAFLD, cirrhosis and its complications, viral hepatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, reflux, IBS, coeliac and peptic ulcer disease. Dr. Khanna is also highly skilled in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, non-invasive liver fibrosis assessment, liver lesion evaluation, and the management of upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
Dr. Hakam Al-Balas
License: DHA
13 years of experience
Dr. Hakam Al-Balas is a board-certified Consultant Gastroenterologist with over 13 years of clinical experience, including more than 8 years of specialized gastroenterology training in Germany. Prior to relocating to the UAE, he served as Head of the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Helios Frankenwaldklinik in Bavaria. He completed his residency and fellowship in internal medicine and gastroenterology at St. Josefs Hospital Dortmund, affiliated with the University of Münster. He later worked as a Consultant at Wilhelm-Anton Hospital in Goch, a teaching hospital of the University of Düsseldorf, where he advanced his expertise in complex endoscopic procedures. Dr. Al-Balas is an expert interventional endoscopist with extensive experience in diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy, capsule endoscopy, ERCP, and endoscopic ultrasound. His advanced procedural skills include EMR, ESD, full-thickness resection, PEG placement, cholangioscopy, and management of gastrointestinal bleeding. He has strong expertise in bariatric endoscopy, including intragastric balloon therapy, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), and transoral outlet reduction (TORe). His clinical focus includes inflammatory bowel disease, functional gastrointestinal disorders, GERD, Barrett’s esophagus, colorectal cancer screening, and nutritional optimization. He also provides comprehensive hepatology care, managing fatty liver disease, fibrosis, cirrhosis, hepatobiliary disorders, and pancreatic diseases. Dr. Al-Balas is recognized for his commitment to clinical excellence, innovation in endoscopic techniques, multidisciplinary collaboration, and compassionate, patient-centered care.
