
Specialist gastroenterologist and IBD expert with advanced training in biologic therapies
Experience
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Languages
Arabic, English
Location
Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Abdelhakim Elganyni is a Specialist Gastroenterologist and Head of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Unit at Emirates Specialty Hospital in Dubai Healthcare City. He trained in Egypt and Saudi Arabia before completing advanced subspecialty training in the United Kingdom, where he developed focused expertise in inflammatory bowel disease management. He holds membership in the Royal College of Physicians (UK) and the European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation (ECCO).
Dr. Elganyni specializes in the diagnosis and management of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis using advanced biologic therapies and small-molecule treatments. He also manages a broad range of gastrointestinal conditions including reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic diarrhea and constipation, and performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures. He provides nutritional counselling and endoscopic weight-management procedures when appropriate.
He is recognized as a regional thought leader in IBD care, regularly presents at international scientific conferences, and contributes to peer-reviewed medical literature. Patients appreciate his detailed explanations, dedicated follow-up care, and availability.
Special interests: biologic therapies for IBD, small-molecule IBD treatments, multidisciplinary IBD care, evidence-based treatment optimization, nutritional counselling for digestive health.
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M.B.B.Ch.
Benha University, Egypt
Gastroenterologist and Head of IBD Unit
Emirates Specialty Hospital, United Arab Emirates
Gastroenterologist
Clinical practice, Saudi Arabia
Gastroenterology trainee
Medical training, Egypt
Consultations are available in Arabic, English.
Emirates Hospitals Group — Emirates Specialty Hospital – Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Acid Reflux, Chronic Constipation, Chronic Diarrhea, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Profile compiled from Emirates Hospitals Group's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
Emirates Specialty Hospital
Building 62 Dubai Healthcare City - 26th St - Umm Hurair 2 - Dubai Healthcare City - Dubai
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