Dr. Robert Douglas Church

Dr. Robert Douglas Church is a Consultant in General and Colorectal Surgery at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi, with 30 years of specialist experience. He trained through the Royal College of Surgeons in the UK and completed a colorectal research fellowship at a major US teaching hospital, bringing international expertise to the Gulf region.

Dr. Church specializes in treating colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), hernias, and a broad range of bowel and anorectal conditions. He has particular expertise in minimally invasive approaches—using keyhole surgery, endoscopy, and colonoscopy—rather than open procedures wherever possible. He has published numerous peer-reviewed studies on cancer therapies, inflammatory bowel disease management, and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

He is actively involved in training the next generation of surgeons at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and serves as director of courses at the Royal College of Surgeons in England. He is a good fit for patients needing expert management of complex colorectal conditions, particularly those seeking less invasive surgical options or dealing with chronic inflammatory bowel disease.