Consultant Gastroenterologist | UAE

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Consultant / Specialist Gastroenterologist to join our leading healthcare facility in the UAE.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in gastroenterology, digestive disorders, hepatology, and diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy , with a commitment to providing comprehensive, evidence-based care.

The successful candidate will work closely with general surgeons, colorectal surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, nutrition specialists, and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive gastroenterology consultations and clinical assessments.
• Diagnose and manage a wide range of gastrointestinal, digestive, and liver disorders .
• Develop individualized medical and procedural treatment plans based on clinical findings and diagnostic investigations.
• Evaluate patients presenting with abdominal pain, chronic diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, reflux, dysphagia, and other gastrointestinal symptoms.
• Diagnose and manage conditions including GERD, peptic ulcer disease, gastritis, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and gastrointestinal infections .
• Assess and manage patients with gastrointestinal bleeding and other urgent digestive conditions.
• Diagnose and manage liver and biliary disorders including fatty liver disease, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and related complications.
• Perform or interpret upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (gastroscopy) and colonoscopy where appropriately trained and credentialed.
• Perform appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures within approved clinical privileges.
• Perform procedures such as biopsy, polypectomy, hemostasis, and other endoscopic interventions where appropriately trained.
• Perform or provide expertise in ERCP and other advanced endoscopic procedures where applicable to clinical expertise.
• Review and interpret laboratory investigations, ultrasound, CT, MRI, FibroScan, and other relevant diagnostic studies.
• Evaluate patients with suspected gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary malignancies and coordinate appropriate specialist care.
• Provide appropriate pre-procedure assessment, informed consent, procedural care, and post-procedure follow-up.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary management of complex gastrointestinal and liver conditions.
• Provide dietary and lifestyle counseling where appropriate and coordinate nutritional support for patients requiring specialist input.
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment options, procedures, risks, and expected outcomes clearly to patients and families.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and confidential medical records.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical audits, quality improvement, teaching, and continuing professional development.
• Follow applicable UAE healthcare regulations, professional standards, clinical guidelines, infection-control requirements, and facility policies.

• MBBS, MD, or equivalent recognized medical qualification.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, or an equivalent specialty .
• Relevant post-specialization clinical experience.
• Strong experience in gastroenterology and digestive medicine.
• Good experience in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic decision-making skills.
• Experience managing complex gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary conditions.
• Excellent communication and patient-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Good command of English; Arabic is an advantage.