Dr. Maher Malaeb

Dr. Maher Malaeb is a gastroenterologist trained at the American University of Beirut, where he completed both his internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship. He practiced in prominent Lebanese hospitals before relocating to the UAE in 2021. At Specialized Medical Care Hospital in Al Ain, he served as a specialist gastroenterologist and was subsequently appointed medical director, bringing extensive experience in both general gastroenterology and hepatology.

Dr. Malaeb specializes in conditions affecting the digestive system and liver, including irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux, inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), colon cancer screening, and liver disease. He performs a wide range of endoscopic procedures—upper and lower endoscopy, gastrostomy tube placement, and intragastric balloon insertion—and completed over 3,000 procedures during his specialist training. His clinical approach is informed by his research interests in gastrointestinal and infectious disease epidemiology.

He is a good fit for patients seeking specialist care for chronic digestive conditions, those needing screening or diagnostic procedures, and individuals with complex liver and bowel disorders who benefit from his training in both general gastroenterology and hepatology.