Dr. Internal

Dr. Akram Shammat is a Specialist Gastroenterologist at Zulekha Hospital, Sharjah, with over 10 years of clinical experience in digestive and liver medicine. He trained as a Resident in Gastroenterology at both Al Assad University Hospital and Tishreen University Hospital, where he developed strong procedural and diagnostic skills. He later worked as a Specialist Gastroenterologist at Marib General Hospital Authority, managing complex gastrointestinal and hepatic cases before joining Zulekha Hospital.

Dr. Shammat's clinical expertise spans advanced endoscopic procedures including ERCP (a technique for treating bile duct and pancreatic conditions), endoscopic ultrasound for detailed internal imaging, colonoscopy, and bariatric endoscopy for weight-related procedures. He also manages gastrointestinal bleeding, chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, and viral hepatitis. His qualifications have been endorsed by the Dubai Health Authority and Ministry of Health, affirming his readiness to practise at the highest standards in the UAE.

Fluent in both English and Arabic, Dr. Shammat is a good fit for patients needing keyhole diagnostic or therapeutic procedures for digestive and liver conditions, or those seeking specialist care for complex hepatic disease.