Dr. Lisa Sharkey’s career has been shaped by a simple idea: the more we understand, the better we care for people. When symptoms have been affecting your life for months or even years, finding a doctor who knows how to look a little deeper can feel especially reassuring.
Dr. Lisa is a Consultant Gastroenterologist in Dubai with particular expertise in inflammatory bowel disease, clinical nutrition, intestinal failure and intestinal transplantation.
Dr. Lisa’s Experience in Complex Gastroenterology
UK-trained and a Cambridge graduate, Dr. Lisa has worked across both general and highly complex gastroenterology. Her career has included leading the national intestinal and multivisceral transplant service at Cambridge University Hospitals, one of the most active centres of its kind.
How Dr. Lisa Cares for Patients With Long-Standing Symptoms
That depth of experience shapes how she approaches every patient. When digestive symptoms have gone on for a long time, understanding the full picture matters, and that is where doctor judgment beyond symptoms makes a difference. For Dr. Lisa, the more she understands about what a patient is going through, the better she can care for them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?
Inflammatory bowel disease is a long-term condition in which part of the digestive tract becomes inflamed. Its two main forms are Crohn’s disease, which can affect any part of the gut from mouth to anus, and ulcerative colitis, which affects the lining of the large bowel and rectum. Common symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhoea that may be bloody, fatigue and weight loss.
What is the difference between Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis?
Both are forms of inflammatory bowel disease, but they affect the gut differently. Crohn’s disease can involve any part of the digestive tract and often affects the lower small intestine, while ulcerative colitis is limited to the large bowel and rectum and affects only the inner lining. A specialist uses tests such as endoscopy to tell them apart.
What is intestinal failure?
Intestinal failure means the gut can no longer absorb enough nutrients, fluid and electrolytes to keep the body in balance. It can follow major bowel surgery, inflammatory bowel disease or other conditions, and it often needs specialist nutritional support, sometimes including feeding directly into a vein, known as parenteral nutrition.
When is an intestinal transplant considered?
An intestinal transplant is usually considered for selected patients with intestinal failure when other treatment, such as long-term parenteral nutrition, is no longer working or is causing serious complications like repeated infections or liver problems. It is a complex procedure carried out in specialist centres and can help restore a person’s ability to absorb nutrition.
When should you see a gastroenterologist for ongoing symptoms?
It is worth seeing a gastroenterologist when digestive symptoms persist for weeks or months, such as ongoing abdominal pain, a change in bowel habits, diarrhoea, unexplained weight loss, or blood in the stool. A specialist can investigate the cause, reach a clear diagnosis and plan the right long-term care.