Dr. Abdulqader Almessabi

Acting Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist
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Dr. Abdulqader Almessabi, M.D., M.H.A, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O. is the Acting Chief Medical Officer (CMO), consultant gastroenterologist, and hepatologist at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi.

Dr. Almessabi is a consultant gastroenterologist with almost 20 years of experience, diagnosing and treating various digestive system disorders. He graduated from the Medical School of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 2001, trained in Gastroenterology at McGill University in Canada, and got Canadian and American Board-certified in gastroenterology in 2010. Additionally, he pursued a fellowship in advanced endoscopy and endoscopic ultrasound in Paris, and completed an executive master’s degree in health care administration at Zayed University.

He served as the Acting Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at SSMC from November 2019 to early 2024, setting an example in leadership and forward thinking. Prior to this, he occupied many leadership roles including deputy CMO at Mafraq Hospital in Abu Dhabi, achieving an impressive 99.8% JCI accreditation. He was also chair of SEHA medical council and chair of the Department of Gastroenterology in Mafraq Hospital.

Dr. Almessabi’s leadership roles reflect his commitment to enhancing health care services and implementing advanced medical practices. His contributions extend to publications, emphasizing his expertise in managing hepatitis C infections and liver-related conditions.

Doctor can help with

  • Liver diseases
  • Gastrointestinal cancers,
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Disorders of the digestive system

Memberships

  • Chair, SEHA Medical Council
  • Member, Personnel Committee
  • Co-Chair, Emiratization Committee
  • Member, Clinical Ethics Committee
  • Member, Policy Management Group
  • Co-Chair, Operations Coordination Group
  • Member, Recruitment Process Committee
  • Member, Executive Clinical Practice Committee
  • Member, Continuity and Preparedness Committee
  • Member, Clinical Board, and Executive Clinical Practice Committee

Licences and certifications

  • American Board of Gastroenterology
  • Canadian Board of Gastroenterology
  • Canadian Board of Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine

Training and work experience

  • Acting Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

    Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), Abu Dhabi

  • Consult on Gastroenterology

    Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), Abu Dhabi

  • Deputy Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

    Mafraq Hospital, Abu Dhabi

  • Consultant Gastroenterology

    Mafraq Hospital, Abu Dhabi

  • Senior House Officer

    Mafraq Hospital, Abu Dhabi

Education

  • Endoscopic Ultrasound and ERCP Fellowship

    Clinic Trocadéro, France
  • Hepatology and Transplantation Fellowship

    McGill University Health Centre, Canada
  • Gastroenterology Fellowship

    McGill University Health Centre, Canada
  • Internal Medicine Residency Program

    McGill University Health Centre, Canada
  • Masters Degree in Health Care Administration (MHA)

    Zayed University, UAE
  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Obstetrics (MB. BCh BAO)

    Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Ireland

Awards and recognitions

  • Best Employee in SEHA, Physician Category

    Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA)