<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Rahul Anand Nathwani", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-rahul-anand-nathwani-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Rahul Anand Nathwani is a Gastroenterologist with over 23 years experience. He has contributed significantly to his field in the form of numerous scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals, review articles and textbook chapters.", "medicalSpecialty":["Gastroenterologist","Specialist in pancreatic disorders","Specialist in treatment of viral hepatitis","Specialist in video capsule endoscopy","Specialist in double-balloon enteroscopy"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Mediclinic City Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/mediclinic-city-hospital-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Nathwani received his medical degree from the University of Bombay in 1998, following which he pursued his post-graduate studies in the United States. He completed his Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology/Hepatology fellowship at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and subsequently pursued additional training in advanced therapeutic endoscopy during a fellowship at the Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.&nbsp;</p> <p>During this fellowship, Dr. Nathwani acquired expertise in procedures such as ERCP, endoscopic ultrasonography, endoscopic mucosal resection, video capsule endoscopy and double-balloon enteroscopy.&nbsp; His main areas of interest include diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for pancreatic and biliary disorders, inflammatory bowel disease and treatment of viral hepatitis.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>He has contributed significantly to his field in the form of numerous scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals, review articles and textbook chapters. In addition, he has received numerous awards including the prestigious &#39;Tamayoz Award&#39; by the Harvard Medical School Dubai, for the most outstanding research by a young physician in the Middle East.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>He is currently a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease.</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Arun Rojanasakul", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/prof-dr-arun-rojanasakul-thailand", "description":"Prof. Dr. Arun Rojanasakul is among the senior-most and top colorectal cancer surgeons in Bangkok, Thailand. He has a wide range of international experience in treating patients with various disorders.", "medicalSpecialty":["Oncologist","Colorectal Cancer Surgeon","Colon and Rectum Surgery","Colorectal Surgery"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Bumrungrad International Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/bumrungrad-international-hospital-thailand" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Prof. Dr. Arun Rojanasakul is among the senior-most and top colorectal cancer surgeons in Bangkok, Thailand.<br /> Prof. Dr. Arun Rojanasakul has a wide range of international experience in treating patients with various disorders and renders service at his best. His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Yeap Chee Loong", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-yeap-chee-loong-malaysia", "description":"Dr. Yeap Chee Loong specializes in General Surgery with over 11 years of experience", "medicalSpecialty":["General Surgeon","General Surgery","Consultant General","Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal","Obesity Surgeon"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/gleneagles-hospital-kuala-lumpur-malaysia" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Yeap Chee Loong is a Consultant General, Upper Gastrointestinal and Obesity Surgeon. Dr. Yeap stays up-to-date with the latest advances in his field. He is very much involved in surgical education and is a former Senior Clinical Lecturer with the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.</p> <p>Dr. Yeap obtained his MBBS and Master of Surgery (M.Surg) degree from the University of Malaya, Malaysia. With a profound interest, he underwent advanced surgical training in Senior Clinical Fellowship in Advanced Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery at the world renowned Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. He was then conferred the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS), as well as the American College of Surgeons (FACS).</p> <p>In his clinical practice, Dr. Yeap treats general surgical diseases with special interest in Minimally Invasive Techniques (Keyhole Surgery), Hernia Surgery as well as Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery. He too specialises and provides laparoscopic procedure for obesity and diabetes/metabolic diseases (Bariatric and Metabolic/Diabetes Surgery)</p> <p>Dr Yeap&rsquo;s affable and personal character makes him approachable to individuals of all walks of life and his goal is to provide excellent surgical care for his patients with a focus on minimising post-operative pain and getting patients back to their daily routines as short a time as possible.</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"García Jorda", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-garcia-jorda-spain", "description":"With over 19 years of experience, Dr. García Jorda specializes in Gastroenterology.", "medicalSpecialty":["Gastroenterologist","Roemheld Syndrome Treatment Specialist","Hepatology Specialist","Specialist in rectal tumors"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"QS Dexeus University Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/hospital-universitari-quironsalud-dexeus-spain" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } </style> <p><em>&quot;Training, science and research go hand in hand for the patient&quot;</em></p> <p>Dr. Elsy Valentina Garc&iacute;a Jord&aacute; has, in her professional career, experience in different techniques and specialties of the Digestive System: Functional Tests, Gastroenterology and Hepatology.</p> <p><strong>Training detail:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Doctor of Medical Sciences. University of Medical Sciences of Havana, Cuba (2001).</li> <li>Specialist in Family and Community Medicine. University of Medical Sciences of Havana, Cuba (2004).</li> <li>Gastroenterology specialist. University of Medical Sciences of Havana, Cuba (2007).</li> <li>Assistant Researcher (2010).</li> </ul> <p>Certification Approved in Spain.</p> <p><strong>Some of Dr. Elsy Valentina Garc&iacute;a Jord&aacute;&#39;s Scientific Activities are:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Early diagnosis of colorectal cancer and endoscopic treatment of premalignant lesions.</li> <li>Characterization of the cellular response induced by the CIGB814 peptide in mononuclear cells isolated from peripheral blood (PRMC) from patients with Crohn&#39;s disease.</li> <li>Malnutrition in liver cirrhosis. Its influence on the appearance of complications and mortality. Thesis. Principal investigator.</li> <li>Usefulness of the Global Subjective Survey in the nutritional evaluation of patients with liver cirrhosis. Investigator.</li> <li>Double balloon enteroscopy. First experience in Cuba.</li> <li>Application of echoendoscopy as a new technique in the staging of rectal tumors.</li> </ul> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Navara Dusitanond", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-navara-dusitanond-thailand", "description":"Dr. Navara Dusitanond graduated (with second-class honors) in the field of general surgery and as a colorectal specialist from the Surgery Department, Chulalongkorn University.", "medicalSpecialty":["General Surgeon","Colorectal Surgery","Laparascopic Colorectal Surgery","Colorectal Specialist"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Bumrungrad International Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/bumrungrad-international-hospital-thailand" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Navara graduated (with second-class honors) in the field of general surgery and as a colorectal specialist from the Surgery Department, Chulalongkorn University. Before joining the Bumrungrad team, he worked with the Naval Medical Department, the King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, the Thai Red Cross Society, and the Chulabhorn Research Institute.</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Amit Bhan", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-amit-bhan-united-states", "description":"Dr. Amit Bhan is a Gastroenterologist with clinical interests in including Esophageal and gastrointestinal motility disorders, general gastroenterology and digestive disorders, general GI endoscopy and specialized motility studies, endoscopic ultrasound, pancreatic disorders.", "medicalSpecialty":["Gastroenterologist","Specialist in Esophageal Disorders","Specialist in gastrointestinal motility disorders","Specialist in pancreatic disorders","Specialist in Roemheld Syndrome"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Henry Ford Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/henry-ford-hospital-united-states" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Amit Bhan is a Gastroenterologist with clinical interests in including Esophageal and gastrointestinal motility disorders, general gastroenterology and digestive disorders, general GI endoscopy and specialized motility studies, endoscopic ultrasound, pancreatic disorders.</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Theerapol Angkoolpakdeekul", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/assist-prof-dr-theerapol-angkoolpakdeekul-thailand", "description":"Dr. Theerapol Angkoolpakdeekul is a renowned general surgeon who holds an experience of more than two decades of clinical practice in his specialty. With a particular interest in bariatric surgery, he performs Sleeve Gastrectomy and various other laparoscopic bariatric procedures with high success rates.", "medicalSpecialty":["General Surgeon","Sleeve Gastrectomy","Laparoscopic Bariatric Procedures","Colorectal Surgery","Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery","Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Bumrungrad International Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/bumrungrad-international-hospital-thailand" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Theerapol Angkoolpakdeekul is a renowned general surgeon who holds an experience of more than two decades of clinical practice in his specialty. With a particular interest in bariatric surgery, he performs Sleeve Gastrectomy and various other laparoscopic bariatric procedures with high success rates. To date, Dr. Theerapol Angkoolpakdeekul has passionately helped countless individuals to safely and effectively lose weight without any significant medical complications. Currently, he offers laparoscopic bariatric procedures at the prestigious Bumrungrad International Hospital, Thailand.</p> <p>After graduating from the Mahidol University, Thailand, in 1993, Dr. Theerapol received his professional board certifications from the Thai Board of Surgery in 1997 and The Thai Board of Colorectal Surgery in 2003. His further accreditations consist of fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery from the highly esteemed Royal Adelaide Hospital, Australia, and Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery from the distinguished En Chu Kong Hospital, Taiwan. Alongside his clinical practice, Dr. Theerapol also holds the academic rank of Assistant Professor at his alma mater, the Mahidol University, Thailand.</p> <p>His excellent academic credentials and strong medical ethics distinguish him from his fellow practitioners and establish a trusting environment for his patients. Dr. Theerapol Angkoolpakdeekul is also fluent in English and Thai, which significantly aids his patients in communicating their concerns comfortably. He is well celebrated among his patients for his highly skilled procedures and dedication towards pre and post-op care. Dr. Theerapol Angkoolpakdeekul also exhibits a compassionate attitude towards the well-being of his patients, which is another primary reason for his high patient satisfaction rate.</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Eberhard Windler", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/prof-dr-eberhard-windler-germany", "description":"Professor Dr. Eberhard Windler is a specialist in internal medicine, endocrinology & gastroenterology. He was awarded a Theodor Frerichs Prize of the German Society for Internal Medicine (DGIM).", "medicalSpecialty":["Internal Medicine Specialist","Endocrinologist","Gastroenterologist","Preventive Medicine Specialist"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"CONRADIA Medical Prevention - Hamburg", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/conradia-medical-prevention-hamburg-germany" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Professor Dr. med. Eberhard Windler is a specialist in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Gastroenterology. As Head of Preventive Medicine in University Heart Center, UKE. His areas of expertise include:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases</li> <li>Cardiovascular risk factors (lifestyle, diet, overweight and&nbsp; metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, diabetes, hypertension)</li> <li>Dyslipidemia</li> </ul> <p>He was awarded with a Theodor Frerichs Prize of the German Society for Internal Medicine (DGIM),&nbsp; Dr. Martini Foundation Award, Prize of the Werner Otto Foundation and Prize for &#39;Prevention in Internal Medicine&#39; of the German Society of Internal Medicine.</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Adriana Rotundo", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-adriana-rotundo-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Adriana Rotundo is a consultant general, laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon. Dr Adriana has a special interest in gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernia, from diagnosis to surgical treatment. She has performed several laparoscopic surgical procedures for GERD and hiatal hernia with very good outcomes and resolution of symptoms.", "medicalSpecialty":["General Consultant","Bariatric Surgeon","Specialist in Laparoscopic mini-gastric bypass","Specialist in Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy","Specialist in Laparoscopic Roux en-Y gastric bypass","Specialist in Laparoscopic band insertion/removal","Specialist in Laparoscopic and open incisional hernia with abdominal wall reconstruction"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Mediclinic Parkview Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/mediclinic-parkview-hospital-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Adriana Rotundo is a consultant general, laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon. She graduated in Italy in 2002 and completed her specialist training in Rome at La Sapienza University. In 2007 she moved to Oxford, UK where she worked at the John Radcliffe Hospital in the Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Unit. She completed a Bariatric Fellowship at the University College Hospital in London and was recognised by the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2012. She was a consultant bariatric and esophagogastric surgeon in the UK at the University Hospital of North Midlands, one of the largest hospitals in the country.</p> <p>She moved to the UAE in 2017 and since then has performed many weight loss procedures such as mini and standard gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric band and balloon insertion. Moreover she has vast experience in revision weight loss surgery for patients who failed to lose weight with a first procedure and need a second procedure to achieve a better result.</p> <p>Dr Adriana has a special interest in gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernia, from diagnosis to surgical treatment. She has performed several laparoscopic surgical procedures for GERD and hiatal hernia with very good outcomes and resolution of symptoms.</p> <p>Dr. Adriana has been invited to speak at many international obesity conferences and has produced many publications and articles. Dr Adriana was invited to Sky Arabia on two different occasions to discuss obesity and weight loss surgery in the Middle East.</p> <p><strong>Her core competencies are:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Laparoscopic mini-gastric bypass</li> <li>Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy</li> <li>Laparoscopic Roux en-Y gastric bypass</li> <li>Laparoscopic revisional bariatric surgery (for failed weight loss or complications)</li> <li>Laparoscopic band insertion/removal</li> <li>Gastroscopy +/- balloon insertion</li> <li>Laparoscopic funduplication (anti-reflux surgery)</li> <li>Laparoscopic Heller&rsquo;s myotomy</li> <li>Laparoscopic repair of para-oesophageal hernia</li> <li>Laparoscopic cholecystectomy +/- intraoperative cholangiogram</li> <li>Laparoscopic inguinal hernia (TAP)</li> <li>Laparoscopic and open incisional hernia with abdominal wall reconstruction</li> </ul> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Ali Khalil Fardoun", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-ali-khalil-fardoun-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Fardoun is an experienced consultant bariatric surgeon who has worked in a variety of hospital settings in both General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. He performs surgeries such as gastric banding, gastric bypass, gastric sleeve and other simple and advanced laparoscopic procedures.", "medicalSpecialty":["Consultant bariatric surgeon","Specialist in Bariatric and metabolic surgery","Specialist in Advanced laparoscopic procedures","Specialist in Gastric bypass surgery","Specialist in weight gain disorders","Specialist in Management of obesity","Specialist in Sleeve gastrectomy"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Mediclinic Parkview Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/mediclinic-parkview-hospital-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Fardoun is an experienced consultant bariatric surgeon who has worked in a variety of hospital settings in both General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.</p> <p>He performs surgeries such as gastric banding, gastric bypass, gastric sleeve and other simple and advanced laparoscopic procedures.</p> <p><strong>His core competencies are:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bariatric and metabolic surgery</li> <li>Advanced laparoscopic procedures</li> <li>Gastric bypass surgery</li> <li>Management of obesity/weight gain disorders</li> <li>Sleeve gastrectomy</li> </ul> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Chan Fook Kow", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/datuk-dr-chan-fook-kow-malaysia", "description":"Dr. Chan Fook is an expert in Gastroenterology and general medicine with 33 years of experience.", "medicalSpecialty":["Gastroenterology Specialist","Gastroenterologist","Specialist in Therapeutic & Diagnostic endoscopy","Specialist in Hepatology"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/gleneagles-hospital-kuala-lumpur-malaysia" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p><strong>Conditions Treated</strong></p> <ul> <li>General Medicine, Hepatology, Therapeutic &amp; Diagnostic endoscopy</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Certifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>MBBS (Mal), MRCP (Ireland), MRCP(UK)</li> </ul> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Teerasan Tantitemit", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-teerasan-tantitemit-thailand", "description":"Dr. Teerasan Tantitemit, a Colorectal surgeon, has a wide range of international experience in treating patients with various disorders and renders service at his best. His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals. ", "medicalSpecialty":["General Surgeon","Colorectal Surgeon"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Bumrungrad International Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/bumrungrad-international-hospital-thailand" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Teerasan Tantitemit, a Colorectal surgeon, has a wide range of international experience in treating patients with various disorders and renders service at his best. Dr. Teerasan Tantitemit&rsquo;s research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Biborka Bereczky", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-biborka-bereczky-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Biborka Bereczky is a Specialist General, Laparoscopic, Bariatric, and Metabolic Surgeon. Some of her areas of expertise include benign breast surgery, skin surgery, diabetic foot management, and all types of hernia repair.", "medicalSpecialty":["General Surgeon","Weight Loss Surgeon","Bariatric Surgeon","Metabolic Surgery Specialist","Laparoscopic cholecystectomy Specialist","Specialist in Benign breast surgery","Specialist in Minor anal conditions","Skin Surgery Specialist","Specialist in Wound Management","Specialist in Diabetic Foot Management","Specialist in Gastroscopy","Specialist in Gastric Balloon Insertion"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Mediclinic City Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/mediclinic-city-hospital-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Biborka Bereczky is a Specialist General, Laparoscopic, Bariatric-and Metabolic Surgeon. She graduated from Semmelweis University Budapest, Hungary in 2003 and got her Hungarian General Surgery Specialist Board Certification in 2010. She worked at Semmelweis University Budapest, Hungary for 13 years and became Assistant Professor in 2011. In the same year she gained her PhD degree in Molecular Oncology.</p> <p>Dr. Biborka worked at Dubai Hospital for 5 years from 2013 as Specialist General Surgeon in the Bariatric, Breast, Wound Management and General Surgery Teams.</p> <p>She completed a 3-month Advanced Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Fellowship with Dr. Bruno Dillemans in AZ Sint-Jan Hospital, Bruges, Belgium in 2017. In 2018 she was awarded the one-year Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons and worked as Senior Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Fellow in Derby, UK. During her fellowship, she gained the Certificate of Individual Competency in Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in 2019, accredited by Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy, London, UK.</p> <p>Dr. Biborka has also been appointed as Adjunct Associate Professor at the College of Medicine, MBRU.</p> <p>Over the past years she has participated in numerous conferences, lectures and poster presentations. She has been selected for international surgical and scientific scholarships/fellowships in Japan, UK, Austria, Italy, Turkey and the UAE.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Her core competencies are:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Weight loss (bariatric) and metabolic surgery</li> <li>Management of bariatric surgery emergencies</li> <li>Laparoscopic cholecystectomy +/- on-table cholangiography</li> <li>Laparoscopic or open inguino-femoral hernia repair, incisional-/ umbilical-/ paraumbilical-/ epigastric-/ Spighelian-/ recurrent hernia repair</li> <li>Laparoscopic or open appendectomy</li> <li>Laparoscopic or open emergency surgeries</li> <li>Staging laparoscopy and peritoneal lavage +/- on-table OGD</li> <li>Benign breast surgery</li> <li>Minor anal conditions: hemorrhoids, anal fissure, anal fistula, perianal abscess</li> <li>Skin surgery</li> <li>Wound management, diabetic foot management</li> <li>Gastroscopy, gastric balloon insertion</li> </ul> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Faisel Ikram", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-faisel-ikram-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Faisel Ikram is a Consultant General Surgeon and Surgical Gastroenterologist specializing in advanced laparoscopic surgery. His core competencies include colorectal, esophagogastric, and pancreaticobiliary surgery, and interventional GI endoscopy.", "medicalSpecialty":["Consultant General Surgeon","Surgical Gastroenterology Specialist","Advanced endoscopic Specialist","Specialist in laparoscopic surgery","Colorectal Surgery Specialist","Oesophagogastric Surgery Specialist","Specialist in pancreatico-biliary surgery","Specialist in Interventional GI endoscopy","Specialist in endoluminal stenting","Specialist in ERCPs"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Mediclinic City Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/mediclinic-city-hospital-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Faisel Ikram joined Mediclinic City Hospital as Consultant General Surgeon/ Surgical Gastroenterologist with special interest in advanced laparoscopic surgery.</p> <p>After completing his surgical training at Johannesburg General Hospital, he took up a consultant position at the Department of Surgical Gastroenterology and was a lecturer at the Wits Medical School, University of Witwatersrand. He completed his sub-specialty training and continued to work as a Senior Consultant in his unit, specializing in surgical oncology.&nbsp;Dr. Ikram has completed residencies in Johannesburg General Hospital and Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, University of Witwatersrand. He is a Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland and Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons, South Africa and holds a Certificate in Surgical Gastroenterology from South Africa.</p> <p>He has been actively involved in conducting training workshops in basic and advanced laparoscopy in South Africa.</p> <p>Dr. Ikram has Board Certifications from the Health Professional Council of South Africa and the Dubai Healthcare City Council.</p> <p>His clinical expertise includes the following surgeries: Laparoscopic Colorectal, Appendectomy, Antireflux (Nissen), Esophageal Myotomy, Hernia Repair, Splenectomy, Cholecystectomy and common Bile Duct Exploration. He also performs Interventional GI Endoscopy, including E.R.C.P.</p> <p><strong>His core competencies are:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Advanced endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery</li> <li>Colorectal, Oesophagogastric and pancreatico-biliary surgery</li> <li>Interventional GI endoscopy, including ERCPs and endoluminal stenting</li> </ul> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Anand Bhupalan", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-anand-bhupalan-malaysia", "description":"Dr. Anand Bhupalan is a specialist in gastroenterology with 36 Years of experience.", "medicalSpecialty":["Gastroenterology Specialist","Gastroenterologist","General Medicine","Specialist in Hepatology","Specialist in Interventional Endoscopy"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/gleneagles-hospital-kuala-lumpur-malaysia" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Anand Bhupalan received his medical degree from the University of Liverpool in 1984. In 1988 he obtained the MRCP (UK) and in 2006 he received his FRCP (UK).</p> <p>Upon graduating from medical school, Dr. Anand Bhupalan worked for the NHS in the United Kingdom for seven to eight years. In London, he also worked as a registrar in the Gastroenterology and General Medicine at the West Middlesex Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital. On returning to Malaysia in 1992, Dr. Anand Bhupalan joined the National University of Malaysia (UKM). He was actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate education. In 1996, he joined Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur (formerly known as Gleneagles Intan Medical Centre). During his postgraduate training, Dr. Anand Bhupalan had the opportunity to practice Interventional Gastroenterology.</p> <p>Dr. Anand Bhupalan has twice been the Chairman of the Medical &amp; Dental Advisory Committee at Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur.</p> <p>Dr. Anand Bhupalan has specialized in Interventional Endoscopy and has a special interest in Hepatology.</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Rizwan A. Kazi", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-rizwan-a-kazi-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Rizwan A. Kazi is a gastroenterologist in Prime Hospital, Dubai. He has 32 years’ experience in gastroenterology and has completed his doctorate in Gastroenterology.", "medicalSpecialty":["Gastroenterologist","Specialist in Colonic Disease","Liver Disease Specialist","Reflux Esophagitis Treatment Specialist"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Prime Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/prime-hospital-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Rizwan A. Kazi, graduated with the M.B.B.S degree in 1987 and Master&rsquo;s degree in Internal medicine (MD) in 1990, followed by Doctorate in Gastroenterology DM(Gastro) in 1993 from T.N.Medical College and Nair Hospital Bombay. Dr. Kazi has completed his super-specialization in Gastroenterology from the first department of Gastroenterology established in India, working with well-known doctors like Dr. H.G.Desai and Dr.Kalro from Bombay Hospital. Dr. Kazi has also completed the highest degree - Diplomate of National Board in both medicines as well as Gastroenterology. After qualification, Dr. Kazi worked as an Endoscopist at Nair Hospital Mumbai (India) where he has successfully performed more than 5000 endoscopies. From 1996 he was attached with five leading hospitals in Mumbai(India) including Saifee Hospital and Prince Ali Khan Hospital. Dr. Kazi migrated to UAE in 1998 and set up the first department of video endoscopy at one of the leading hospital&rsquo;s in Dubai, where he has been the Head of Department of Gastroenterology for the last 10 years. Dr. Kazi has to his credit a large number of articles in index journals. Since last 7 years he has treated large numbers of Hepatitis-C cases successfully and till date, he has safely performed over 7000 endoscopies.</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Vikas Kapur", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-vikas-kapur-india", "description":"Dr. Vikas Kapur is a bariatric surgery specialist in India. He has more than 14 years of experience. He is associated with Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Gurugram.", "medicalSpecialty":["General Surgeon","Specialist in Gynecological Surgeries Laparoscopically","Specialist in Bariatric Surgeries","Specialist in Laparo-Endoscopic hernia repair"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Gurugram", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/narayana-superspeciality-hospital-gurugram-india" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Vikas Kapur is amongst the first few in India to have successfully completed Post-doctoral Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery recognized by National Board of Examinations, New Delhi. He has done close to 12,500 various Laparoscopic surgeries. He is exceptional in Basic and Advanced Laparo-endoscopic surgeries i.e. Laparoscopic Appendicectomy, Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic CBD exploration, Laparoscopic Fundoplication, Laparoscopic Splenectomy, Laparo-Endoscopic hernia repairs (which include Total Extra-peritoneal repair for inguinal hernia, Intraperitoneal only mesh repair for Ventral hernia repair), Laparoscopic Colo-rectal surgeries (including Lap. Rectopexy, Stapled hemorrhoidopexy (MIPH), VAAFT Video Assisted Anal Fistula Treatment), Laparoscopic weight loss surgeries (Laparoscopic Mini Gastric bypass, Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass), Laparoscopic solid organ surgeries (Splenectomy, Adrenalectomy and nephrectomies), Diagnostic laparoscopy, Thoracoscopy and Endoscopic Neck Surgeries. He is also doing most of the Gynecological Surgeries Laparoscopically (Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomies, Laparoscopic Myomectomies, Laparoscopic Ovarian cysts /dermoids, Laparoscopic management of endometriosis, ectopic pregnancies etc.). His special interest lies in Laparo-Endoscopic hernia repairs and Bariatric Surgeries. He has attended and presented papers in various National and International Congresses, Conferences and Conclaves.</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Homero Rivas", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-homero-rivas-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Homero Rivas is an experienced Laparoscopic Digestive and Bariatric Surgeon and a pioneer and leader in numerous state-of-the-art innovative techniques of minimal access surgery, including scarless surgery, natural orifice surgery, and magnetic surgery, to name a few.", "medicalSpecialty":["General Surgeon","Bariatric Surgeon","Single Port Surgery Specialist","Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy POEM for Achalasia Specialist","Specialist in Robotic Surgery"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Mediclinic City Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/mediclinic-city-hospital-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Homero Rivas is a Professor of Surgery and Associate Dean of Innovation and the Future at the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Healthcare in Dubai. Formerly, he was Associate Professor of Surgery, and the Director of Innovative Surgery at Stanford University.&nbsp;</p> <p>As a digestive and bariatric surgeon, he has 18 years of experience. After his training in general surgery at the University of North Dakota, he completed two one-year fellowships in Minimally Invasive Surgery at the University of Louisville and also at the Hospital Clinic in Barcelona, Spain. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery.&nbsp;</p> <p>Dr. Rivas is&nbsp;a pioneer and leader in numerous state-of-the art innovative techniques of minimal access surgery including: scarless surgery, natural orifice surgery, magnetic surgery, Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for achalasia, robotic surgery and more. He has been involved in minimal access surgery both in the US and internationally in nearly all continents as a surgeon-in-training, a practicing surgeon and also as teacher of other expert surgeons.</p> <p><strong>His core competencies are:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Laparoscopic Digestive and Bariatric Surgery, Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, revisional bariatric surgery, Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Colorectal surgery, solid organ surgery, endoscopic and surgical management of achalasia, bariatric endoscopy, advanced GI Endoscopy</li> <li>Single port surgery</li> <li>Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy POEM for Achalasia</li> <li>Robotic Surgery</li> <li>Digital Health</li> </ul> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Tobias Tenenbaum", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/prof-dr-tobias-tenenbaum-germany", "description":"Professor Tobias Tenenbaum has been recognized for his outstanding medical expertise and innovative research with, among others, the Focus Award for TOP Physician in Infectious Diseases.", "medicalSpecialty":["Pediatrician","Specialist in Pediatric Neonatology","Specialist in Pediatric Intensive Care","Specialist in Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Pulmonology"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Sana Hospital Lichtenberg (Berlin)", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/sana-klinikum-lichtenberg-germany" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Prof. Dr. Tobias Tenenbaum is Head of the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine at Sana Hospital Lichtenberg. He has extensive experience not only in pediatric and adolescent medicine, but also in important neighboring disciplines such as neonatology, gastroenterology, neuropediatrics, hematology and oncology.</p> <p>In addition to his medical practice, Professor Tobias Tenenbaum is actively involved in clinical training and research. In the past, he was awarded the Young Investigator Award by the European Society of Pediatric Infectious Diseases for his work on the importance of the blood-liquor barrier. To date, he has contributed to more than 90 publications in peer-reviewed journals.</p> <p>Professor Tobias Tenenbaum has been recognized for his outstanding medical expertise and innovative research with, among others, the Focus Award for TOP Physician in Infectious Diseases.</p> <p><strong>Medical Focus</strong></p> <ul> <li>Pediatric Neonatology</li> <li>Pediatric Intensive Care</li> <li>Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Pulmonology</li> </ul> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"François Quénet", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-francois-quenet-spain", "description":"Dr. François Quénet is an expert in digestive and hepatobiliary surgery and is currently practicing at QS Teknon Medical Center. He specializes in the treatment of tumors of the liver and bile ducts, including surgery for liver metastases and complex retroperitoneal tumors.", "medicalSpecialty":["Oncologist","Liver Cancer Treatment Specialist","Pediatric Oncologist","Digestive Diseases Specialist"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"QS Teknon Medical Center", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/teknon-medical-center-barcelona-spain" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Fran&ccedil;ois Qu&eacute;net is an expert in digestive and hepatobiliary surgery and is currently practicing at QS Teknon Medical Center. He specializes in the treatment of tumors of the liver and bile ducts, including surgery for liver metastases and complex retroperitoneal tumors.</p> <p>Dr. Qu&eacute;net is also the Head of the Hepatobiliary Surgery and Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Unit of the ICM Surgery Department. He has helped develop the PIPAC program, a procedure designed for patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis, and is also the principal investigator of peritoneal carcinomatosis clinic research which includes:</p> <ul> <li>The multicenter phase III &quot;PRODIGY 7&quot; research</li> <li>NIPOX phase I study: Induction therapy</li> <li>FLUOCAR study evaluating the toxicity of SGM 101, anti-ACE monoclonal antibody associated with a fluorochrome</li> </ul> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Mohamed Elkalaawy", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-mohamed-elkalaawy-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Mohamed Elkalaawy is a senior bariatric surgeon specializing in metabolic surgery, weight loss programs, adolescent obesity services, and weight regain after obesity surgery.", "medicalSpecialty":["General Surgeon","Specialist in Bariatric Surgery","Specialist in Metabolic Surgery","Specialist in Weight Loss","Specialist in Adolescent obesity services","Specialist in Revisions and weight regain after obesity surgery"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/mediclinic-airport-road-hospital-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Mohamed Elkalaawy is a Senior Bariatric surgeon and an associate professor of Surgery. As well as his work with Mediclinic, he works in the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery unit at University College London Hospital in the UK.</p> <p><strong>His core competencies are:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bariatric Surgery</li> <li>Metabolic Surgery</li> <li>Weight Loss Programs</li> <li>Adolescent obesity services</li> <li>Revisions and weight regain after obesity surgery</li> </ul> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Safwan A Taha", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/prof-dr-safwan-a-taha-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Prof. Dr. Safwan A Taha is an experienced General Surgeon recognized as a “Surgeon of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery” by the Surgical Review Corporation, USA, specializing in bariatric surgery and associated complications, revision surgery, and advanced laparoscopic surgery.", "medicalSpecialty":["General Surgeon","Specialist in Metabolic Surgery","Specialist in Bariatric Surgery","Specialist in Revisional Obesity Surgery","Specialist in Gastric Balloon","Specialist in anti-reflux surgery","Specialist in TEP hernia surgery","Specialist in incisional hernia surgery","Specialist in Single incision laparoscopic surgery"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/mediclinic-airport-road-hospital-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Prof. Dr. Safwan Abdulrahman Taha graduated from Basrah College of Medicine, IRAQ, in 1983 with honors and became Professor of Surgery, with distinction, in 2000. He was founding Dean of Thi-Qar College of medicine, URAQ, in 2003. He holds Fellowship of the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Glasgow, Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons, Specialization Diploma in laparoscopic Surgery from Louis Pasteur University in Strasbourg, France and the Certificate of the Arab Board of Surgery.</p> <p>Prof. Taha is currently Governor of the UAE Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, Governor at large and member of the Board of Governors of the American College of Surgeons.</p> <p>Prof. Taha is the Director and Lead Surgeon of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center at Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital.</p> <p>He is an international speaker, has more than 37 published papers and serves as &ldquo;Reviewer&rdquo; for &ldquo;Obesity Surgery&rdquo;, the Official Journal of IFSO.</p> <p>Prof. Taha is recognized as &ldquo;Master Surgeon in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery&rdquo; and &ldquo;Surgeon of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery&rdquo; by the Surgical Review Corporation, USA.</p> <p><strong>His core competencies are:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bariatric (obesity) surgery: Primary procedures (lap gastric Sleeve, mini-bypass, gastric bypass, gastric band etc)&nbsp;</li> <li>Management of weight regain following obesity surgery (revisional surgery)</li> <li>Management of complications of obesity surgery (acute and chronic)&nbsp;</li> <li>Gastric balloons</li> <li>Advanced laparoscopic surgery (anti-reflux surgery, TEP hernia surgery, incisional hernia)</li> <li>Single incision laparoscopic surgery (operating through one small non-visible incision)</li> </ul> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Faisal Badri", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-faisal-badri-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Faisal Badri is Consultant General Surgeon at Prime Hospital with over 16 years of experience in the field of surgery. He specializes in General Abdominal, Obesity and Metabolic, Abdominal Oncology, and Liver and Pancreas surgeries and Liver and Kidney Transplantation. His major achievements have been in Bariatric, Advanced Hepatobiliary, and Pancreatic surgeries..", "medicalSpecialty":["General Surgeon","Pancreatic surgeries Specialist","Abdominal Oncology Specialist"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Prime Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/prime-hospital-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Faisal Badri is Consultant General Surgeon at Prime Hospital with over 16 years of experience in the field of surgery. He specializes in General Abdominal, Obesity and Metabolic, Abdominal Oncology, and Liver and Pancreas surgeries and Liver and Kidney Transplantation. His major achievements have been in Bariatric, Advanced Hepatobiliary, and Pancreatic surgeries.</p> <p>Prior to joining Prime Hospital, Dr. Badri was the Head of the General Surgery, Hepatobiliary, and Liver Transplant Department at Rashid Hospital, Dubai. In the past, he was also the Director of Rashid Hospital&rsquo;s Bariatric Surgery and Proctology Unit. As part of his academic interest, Dr. Badri is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Dubai Medical College for Girls.</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Mandeep Singh A/L Awtar Singh", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-mandeep-singh-a-l-awtar-singh-malaysia", "description":"Dr. Mandeep Singh A/L Awtar Singh specializes in Gastroenterology with 12 Years of experience.", "medicalSpecialty":["Specialist in Gastroenterology","Gastroenterologist","Specialist in Gastrointestinal Disorders","Specialist in Pancreato Billary Disorders","Specialist in Hepatology Disorders","Specialist in Small Bowel Disorders"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/gleneagles-hospital-kuala-lumpur-malaysia" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Mandeep attained his medical degree from the National University of Malaysia in 2003 and gain his specialist qualification from the Royal College of Physicians in 2008. During his service in the medical industry, Dr. Mandeep has received an excellent service award from the Ministry of Health of Malaysia in 2008 and 2012. Some of the conditions that Dr. Mandeep often treat are upper gastrointestinal disorders, lower gastrointestinal disorder, pancreato billary disorders, hepatology disorders, and small bowel disorders.</p> Read More