Dr. Hossam Al Hilou

Dr Hossam Al Hilou is a fully UK-trained Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist with 16 years of clinical experience. He graduated with merit from the University of Leicester in 2002 and completed postgraduate training at leading UK tertiary centres including Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, and Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital in London. He holds dual CCT certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, plus MRCP qualifications in both general medicine and gastroenterology. He is now based at Mediclinic City Hospital, Mediclinic Comprehensive Cancer Centre, and Mediclinic Dubai Mall.

Dr Al Hilou's clinical expertise spans the full range of gastroenterology including inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), liver disease, clinical nutrition, and all forms of gastrointestinal endoscopy. He is JAG-accredited (UK Gastroenterological Society standard) in upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, and video capsule endoscopy, with advanced training in therapeutic procedures including polyp removal, balloon dilatation, and treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding. He previously led the Clinical Nutrition service at Darent Valley and Queen Mary's Hospitals in London for four years, managing both tube feeding and intravenous nutrition support.

Dr Al Hilou is fluent in English and Arabic and takes a patient-centred, evidence-based approach tailored to individual needs. He is actively involved in teaching, training junior doctors, and medical education, and has contributed to clinical research and guideline development across multiple gastroenterology topics.