Assimilate | International Gastroenterology Conference 2024

International Gastroenterology Conference 2024

10th & 11th May 2024, Address: JW Marriot Hotel Marina, Dubai

International Gastroenterology Conference 2024

Frontiers in Gastroenterology Practice: Updates From The BSG International Section: 10th & 11th May 2024, Dubai, UAE The MECOMED Certified International Gastroenterology Conference 2024 hosted by Assimilate by Medvarsity under the aegis of the esteemed British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG), marked a groundbreaking event in the realm of gastroenterology. Held on May 10-11 in Dubai, this conference was a hub of innovation, learning, and hands-on practice, setting new standards for professional gatherings in the field.

A Gathering of Minds: Esteemed Speakers and Engaged Delegates

The conference attracted over 600 delegates, highlighting the global interest and dedication to advancing gastroenterological care. Esteemed speakers from the UAE and UK delivered 36 lectures, offering profound insights into the latest research, treatments, and technologies shaping the future of gastroenterology.

Hands-on Workshops: Practical Skills for the Future

One of the conference’s key highlights was the nine hands-on workshops, covering a range of critical procedures and technologies including EMR (Endoscopic Mucosal Resection), ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography), EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound), and Fibroscan. Participants had the unique opportunity to gain invaluable practical skills directly from experts, enhancing their competence and confidence in performing advanced gastroenterological procedures.

Collaborative Efforts and Support

The success of the MECOMED Certified International Gastroenterology Conference 2024 would not have been possible without the generous support of our 25 sponsors. Their dedication to advancing gastroenterology and supporting educational initiatives played a pivotal role in the realization of this event.

International Gastroenterology Conference 2024

10th & 11th May 2024, Address: JW Marriot Hotel Marina, Dubai

Snapshots of Success: International Gastroenterology Conference 2024

Our Speakers

Dr. Ahmad Sultan

Head of the Gastroenterology Mediclinic Hospital, Airport Road, Abu Dhabi

Dr. Ahmad Al Rifai

Chairperson of Department of Medicine – Consultant – Gastroenterology and Hepatology-SSMC

Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Khassouan

Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist -Rashid Hospital Dubai

Dr. Ali Alfazari

Medical Director Mediclinic Welcare Hospital Consultant Gastroenterologist

Dr. Asad Dajani

MBCHB, MD, DSM, JBD, FRCP, Consultant Internist, Gastroenterologist, Asad Dajani Specialized Clinic – Sharjah, UAE

Dr. Abdul Rahman Saadeddin

Consultant Gastroenterologist , MD, MRCP, CCT-UK, FRACP Gargash Hospital

Dr. Abdullah Shatnawi

MD Staff Physician, Gastroenterology, Digestive Disease Institute Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Dr. Eyad Alakrad

Consultant – Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Director of the GI Motility Disorders SSMC

Dr. Fatima Al Shamsi

Consultant Gastroenterologist, IBD, and Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy, Tawam Hospital and Sheikh Tahnon Medical City, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Dr. Farooq Khan

Consultant Hepatologist, Gastroenterologist & Interventional Endoscopist FRCP, MRCP[Gastroenterology], MRCGP, FAcadMEd CCT-UK Hepatology, CCT-UK Gastroenterology

Dr. Filippos Georgopoulos

Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist – Al Zahra Hospital

Dr. Ghassan El-Sayed

Consultant Gastroenterologist & Endoscopist, Mediclinic Hospital, Airport road, Abu Dhabi

Dr. Gaurav Muktesh

Consultant gastroenterologist, hepatologist and interventional endoscopist at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai, UAE

Dr. Hasan Haboubi

Oesophageal section of the BSG Consultant Gastroenterologist University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK

Dr. Hussam Ahmed

Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist & HPB Endoscopist Health Point Hospital Abu Dhabi

Dr. Khalid Osman Elamin Elsayed

Chief of Gastroenterology & Director of Endoscopy, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Burjeel Hospital

Dr. Linette Achecar Justo

Consultant Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy NMC

Dr. Laith Al-Rubaiy

UAE & BSG lead for the Middle East & North Africa Healthpoint Hospital Abu Dhabi

Dr. Majidah Bukhari

Consultant In Gastroenterology & Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy American hospital in Dubai

Dr. Mo Thoufeeq

Chair of the BSG International Section, Consultant Gastroenterologist , Sheffield teaching Hospital NHs trust, UK

Dr. Mohammed B Al Hadad

Consultant Bariatric & General Surgeon, Head of Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Health Point Hospitale GI Motility Disorders

Dr. Maryam Alkhateri

President, Pan Arab Gastroenterology Society, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Head of GI Endoscopy Department, Gastroenterology, Ibrahim bin Hamad Obaid Allah Hospital, RAK

Dr. Sayed Mazen

HOD of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Tawam Hospital

Dr. Mohammed Badre Alam

Consultant Gastroenterologist at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE American hospital in Dubai

Dr. Mohammed Abdel-Rahim Karajeh

MBChB, FRCP, CCST Gastroenterology and GIM and Director of the Endoscopic Bariatric Therapy at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi.

Dr. Mazin Al Jabiri

Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital

Dr. Mostafa Sabri

Consultant Gastroenterologist, Gastroenterology Department, Al Tadawi Specialty Hospital Gardoud St,Dubai

Dr. Noriko Suzuki

Advanced Endoscopist, St Mark’s Hospital, London, UK

Dr. Nabil Quraishi

Consultant Gastroenterologist and IBD specialist Healthpoint Hospital, Abu Dhabi

Dr. Osama Yousif

Consultant Gastroenterologist Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Dr. Rahul Anand Nathwani

Consultant In Gastroenterology & Hepatologist Mediclinic Hospital, Dubai Mall

Dr. Rebecca Jones

Consultant Hepatologist, Liver Transplant Unit, Leeds Teaching Hospital, Past President of BASL

Dr. Ainad Ghandir

Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital

Dr. Sara El Ouali

Staff Physician, Gastroenterology Digestive Disease Institute

Dr. Sara Sulaiman

Consultant Endocrinologist & Diabetologist, ICLDC

Dr. Shiva Kumar

Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Digestive Disease Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Dr. Xavier Aguilera

Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist. Interventional endoscopy. Head of Gastroenterology/Endoscopy Department at NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City