
Master’s degree, Cairo University, Egypt
Senior specialist in gastroenterology with expertise in endoscopy and liver disease
Experience
20 years
Languages
Arabic, English, French
Location
Al Barsha, Dubai
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Sherif El Shahawy is a Senior Specialist in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and GIT Endoscopy with 20 years of clinical experience across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. He holds a Master's degree from Cairo University and has completed specialist training at leading teaching hospitals in Cairo. Dr. El Shahawy has performed thousands of upper and lower endoscopies throughout his career and provides comprehensive diagnostic and interventional care.
He diagnoses and manages a broad range of digestive conditions including acid reflux (GERD), peptic ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), coeliac disease, food intolerances, and gastrointestinal bleeding. He also specialises in liver diseases—viral hepatitis, fatty liver disease (NASH), and autoimmune liver conditions—and performs advanced imaging such as elastography (Fibroscan) to assess liver health. His procedural expertise spans diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies, polyp removal, variceal management, video capsule endoscopy, and insertion of feeding tubes and weight-management balloons.
Dr. El Shahawy is well-suited for patients needing complex diagnostic endoscopy, management of chronic digestive disorders, liver disease evaluation, or non-surgical weight management. He offers telehealth consultations for initial assessments and follow-up care.
Special interests: Barrett's oesophagus, H. pylori management, video capsule endoscopy, hepatitis and liver disease, non-surgical weight management.
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MBBCH (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
Cairo University, Egypt · 1998
Master's degree (MSc) in Gastroenterology
Cairo University, Egypt · 2005
Specialist of Gastroenterology
Ahmad Maher Teaching Hospital, Egypt
Specialist of Gastroenterology
Egypt Air Hospital, Egypt
Specialist of Gastroenterology
King Faisal Medical Complex, Taif, Saudi Arabia
Assistant Consultant of Gastroenterology
King Abdullah Medical Complex, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Specialist of Gastroenterology
Prime Hospital, United Arab Emirates
Senior Specialist of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and GIT Endoscopy
American Hospital, United Arab Emirates
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, French.
American Hospital — American Hospital Dubai Media City Clinic Al Barsha Clinic & Daycare Surgery, Al Barsha, Dubai.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Acid Reflux (GERD), Autoimmune Liver Disease, Barrett's Esophagus, Celiac Disease, Food Allergies and Intolerances, Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrointestinal Tumors.
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American Hospital Dubai Media City Clinic
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American Hospital Dubai Media City Clinic
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Al Barsha, Dubai
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