Dr. Akram Mahmood Shammat

Dr. Akram Mahmood Shammat is a Specialist Gastroenterologist with over 8 years of experience diagnosing and managing gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic, and digestive disorders. He completed his medical degree in 2011 and obtained his Master's Degree and Syrian Board Certification in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology in 2017 following specialised residency training at Tishreen University Hospital in Syria. He now practices in the UAE with a patient-centred, evidence-based approach.

Dr. Shammat has performed over 4,000 diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including upper endoscopy (gastroscopy), colonoscopy, ERCP (a technique to treat pancreatic and bile duct problems), endoscopic ultrasound, capsule endoscopy, PEG tube placement for nutritional support, liver biopsies, and gastric balloon procedures for weight management. He manages a broad range of conditions including acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, peptic ulcers, fatty liver disease, pancreatic and gallbladder disorders, gastrointestinal bleeding, and inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis).

Dr. Shammat has a particular clinical interest in advanced therapeutic endoscopy, pancreatobiliary (pancreas and bile duct) diseases, minimally invasive gastrointestinal interventions, and IBD management. He regularly attends international conferences, workshops, and continuing medical education to stay current with the latest guidelines and techniques in gastroenterology.