Dr. Mohammed Abdel-Rahim Karajeh

Consultant and Chair, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
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Dr. Mohammed Abdel-Rahim Karajeh, MBChB, FRCP, CCST gastroenterology and GIM, is the chair of the gastroenterology and hepatology division, consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist and director of the endoscopic bariatric therapy at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi.

Dr. Mohammed Abdel-Rahim Karajeh, MBChB, FRCP, CCST in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine, serves as the Chair of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi. With 22 years of experience, he is a highly regarded consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist, specialising in a range of gastrointestinal disorders and surgical interventions.

Dr. Karajeh graduated from Dundee University in Scotland and completed his postgraduate training in general internal medicine, gastroenterology and hepatology in England. He has over a decade of experience as a consultant at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and has also served as a senior lecturer at Sheffield University. His extensive background in research is reflected in his numerous publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, along with award-winning papers presented at national and international conferences.

Dr. Karajeh is renowned for his proficiency in performing advanced endoscopic procedures. He has established a successful endobariatric service at SSMC, introducing minimally invasive procedures for weight loss that enhance patient outcomes and safety. His commitment to advancing the field of gastroenterology and hepatology is evident in his leadership roles and ongoing research initiatives. With his extensive experience and dedication to patient care, Dr. Mohammed Abdel-Rahim Karajeh is a leading authority in gastroenterology and hepatology at SSMC. His expertise in both clinical practice and research positions him as a vital resource for patients seeking comprehensive gastrointestinal care.

Doctor can help with

  • Non-surgical management of obesity (intragastric balloons and endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty Intragastric balloon)
  • Pancreaticobiliary disease
  • ERCP and cholangioscopy
  • Gastrointestinal oncology
  • Screening colonoscopy

Memberships

  • Member - European Association for Study of Liver Disease (EASL)
  • Member - Royal College of Physicians (RCPE), Edinburgh
  • Member - British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG)

Licences and certifications

  • Licensed, Department of Health (DoH), Abu Dhabi
  • Licensed, GMC (General Medical Council), UK
  • Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP, UK)
  • Certificate - Completion of Specialist Training in General Internal Medicine (GIM) & Gastroenterology

Training and work experience

  • Consultant and Chair, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

    Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), Abu Dhabi

  • Consultant, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Director of Endoscopy

    Mafraq Hospital, UAE

  • Consultant, Hepatology and Gastroenterology

    Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK

  • Honorary Senior Lecturer

    The University of Sheffield, UK

  • Specialist Registrar in “Advanced” Hepatology

    Liver Unit & Transplant Centre St James’s University Teaching Hospital, UK

  • Specialist Registrar in Hepatology, Liver Unit

    Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK

  • Specialist Registrar in Gastroenterology and General Medicine

    North Trent Rotation, UK

Education

  • Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCT) in GIM & Gastroenterology

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) Dundee University, UK

Awards and recognitions

  • Winning Paper, 2004

    North of England Gastroenterology Society Prize, UK
  • Sir Ernest Finch Traveling Fellowship

    UK
  • Best Research Paper

    Bardhan Traveling Fellowship, UK

Publications

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