The Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi provides state-of-the-art medical care for patients with gastrointestinal disorders, liver diseases, cancers and nutritional problems.
We are equipped with the capability to assess and treat symptoms of the digestive tract and liver, including common conditions such as heartburn, ulcers, constipation, and diarrhea, as well as performing biopsies and staging intestinal cancers. We also provide care for complex conditions such as hepatitis, liver tumors, fatty liver and inflammatory bowel disease.
Our Western board-certified physicians are leading experts in the field, utilizing the most advanced technology to offer patients high-quality care.
We also pride ourselves in offering our female patients a comfortable experience by having an exceptionally skilled multidisciplinary female-only team.
Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP) is a two-day, interactive course, which includes mandatory, pre-course e-learning. It covers the practical skills and knowledge that health care professionals need to effectively care for surgical patients, including those who are deteriorating or at risk of doing so.