
MD
Associate Staff Physician specializing in colorectal surgery and complex gastrointestinal conditions
Experience
14 years
Languages
Arabic, English, German
Location
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Anas Isawi is an Associate Staff Physician in the Colorectal Surgery Department at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's Digestive Disease Institute. He brings 14 years of surgical experience, with extensive training in Germany where he completed his specialist qualifications in general, gastrointestinal, and colorectal surgery at St. Elisabeth Hospital Geilenkirchen—an oncology-certified bowel center of the German Cancer Society.
Dr. Isawi treats a wide range of colorectal and gastrointestinal conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, and fecal incontinence. He is experienced in both open and laparoscopic (keyhole) approaches and performs colonoscopy and other endoscopic procedures. His training at a teaching hospital affiliated with the University Hospital of Aachen exposed him to complex cases and multidisciplinary team care, giving him the skills to manage challenging surgical problems.
He is a good fit for patients seeking colorectal surgery or those with chronic gastrointestinal conditions who want a surgeon with thorough training in both emergency and elective procedures. Dr. Isawi is fluent in English, Arabic, and German, and now practices in Abu Dhabi.
Special interests: colorectal diseases, cancer screening for hereditary conditions, complex general and colorectal conditions.
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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan · 2011
Postgraduate Practical Year (Internship)
Prince Hamza and Al Basher Hospital, Jordan · 2012
Visiting Surgeon training, Urology Department
St. Josef Hospital Hamm Westfahlen, Germany · 2013
Gastrointestinal Surgery Residency
St. Elisabeth Hospital Geilenkirchen, Germany · 2019
Fellow in Colorectal Surgery
St. Elisabeth Hospital Geilenkirchen, Germany · 2020
General Surgery Training Programme
St. Elisabeth Hospital Geilenkirchen, Germany · 2022
Associate Staff Physician, Colorectal Surgery Department
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · 2023-present
Consultant General, Gastrointestinal and Colorectal Surgery (Oberarzt)
St. Elisabeth Hospital Geilenkirchen, Germany · 2019-2023
Emergency Doctor
Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians NRW (NFD-O), Aachen District, Germany · 2017-2023
On-call Doctor, Medical Police Department
Medical Police Department Heinsberg & Erkelenz, Germany · 2018-2022
Specialist Gastrointestinal Surgery (Facharzt)
St. Elisabeth Hospital Geilenkirchen, Germany · 2019
Gastrointestinal Surgery Resident
St. Elisabeth Hospital Geilenkirchen, Germany · 2013-2019
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, German.
Cleveland Clinic — Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Bladder and Urothelial Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Fecal Incontinence, Gallbladder Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Profile compiled from Cleveland Clinic's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
59 Hamouda Bin Ali Al Dhaheri St - Al Maryah Island - Abu Dhabi Global Market Square - Abu Dhabi
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