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Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City IBD Centre

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About Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

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Your Journey Through the SSMC IBD Centre

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Initial consultation

Meet with an IBD consultant who will review your medical history and conduct a thorough examination.

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Comprehensive diagnosis

Receive advanced diagnostic care at our specialised endoscopy centre.

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Personalised care plan

An IBD specialist will create a tailored care plan that outlines medication, dietary modifications and lifestyle changes, as well as counselling sessions with a clinical psychologist.

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Ongoing support and treatment

Visit the clinic regularly to monitor progress and adjust any treatment as needed.

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Health maintenance

Receive education on health maintenance and preventative care from our clinical nurse specialists.

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Research and innovation

Hear about ongoing clinical trials, participate in studies and access the latest therapies.

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Education and empowerment

Participate in group education sessions and patient panels, connecting with others who share similar experiences.

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Advanced targeted therapy counselling

Receive an individualised risk assessment by an IBD consultant, nurse and clinical pharmacist.

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Dietary therapies specific to IBD

Access dietary modifications during remission and IBD-specific dietary therapies are available for those with active disease.

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IBD pregnancy care

We offer pre-conception counselling clinics for women as well as care plans developed in collaboration with the high-risk obstetrics, neonatology and pharmacy team.

IBD Centre at SSMC –

Setting the Standard for the UAE

  • • Holistic management with a multidisciplinary IBD team
  • • Patient education and support services
  • • Cutting-edge IBD facilities
  • • Quality improvement and KPI monitoring
  • • Clinical trials and research
  • • Patient-centred care
  • • Specific IBD pathways and guidelines
  • • Dedicated IBD helpline

Download our resources to learn more about IBD:

IBD – An Overview Dietary Recommendations for IBD Managing Your IBD During Pregnancy

Our Multidisciplinary Expert Team

Consultants

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Dr. Ahmad Al-Rifai

Consultant – Hepatology and Gastroenterology
Chair of the Department of Medicine

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Dr. Mohammed Nabil Quraishi

Consultant – Gastroenterologist
Director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Centre

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Dr. Mohammed Abdel-Rahim Karajeh

Consultant
Chair of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

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Dr. Abdulqader Almessabi

Acting Chief Medical Officer
Consultant – Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist

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Dr. Eyad Alakrad

Consultant – Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Director of the GI Motility Disorders

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Dr. Hatim Taha

Consultant – Gastroenterology and Hepatology

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Dr. Maryam Alahmad

Consultant – Gastroenterology

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Dr. Saeed Almarzooqi

Consultant – Gastroenterology and Hepatology

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Specialists

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Dr. Enas Ahmed

Specialist – Gastroenterology

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Dr. Heba Abualkas

Specialist – Gastroenterology

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Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmed

Specialist – Gastroenterology

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Dr. Mostafa Ahmed Shehata

Specialist – Gastroenterology

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Clinic Building, 1st Floor Left Side, Next to Samira Maatouk Café, Desk 4

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