Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmed

Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmed is a specialist gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi, with over 18 years of clinical experience. He holds fellowship credentials from the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) and the College of Physicians and Surgeons (FCPS), along with a Specialty Certificate in Gastroenterology from the UK, awarded in 2015. He is licensed to practice in the UAE, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Ahmed specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of complex gastrointestinal cases, offering comprehensive care across the full spectrum of digestive and liver conditions. He performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies—minimally invasive procedures that allow him to examine and treat the digestive tract—as well as colorectal cancer screening. His clinical focus includes acid reflux, difficulty swallowing, viral hepatitis, fatty liver disease, chronic diarrhea and constipation, celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and chronic abdominal pain.

Dr. Ahmed is an active member of leading international and regional gastroenterology societies, including the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. His approach emphasizes comprehensive, evidence-based care tailored to each patient's needs.