Dr. Akram Mahmood Shammat

Specialist Gastroenterology

Speciality: Gastroenterology

Nationality: Syrian

Experience: 8 Years

Languages: English, Arabic

NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda, Dubai

Dr. Akram Mahmood Shammat is a Specialist Gastroenterologist with extensive experience in diagnosing and managing gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic, and digestive disorders. He has more than 8 years of experience in Gastroenterology and advanced endoscopic procedures, with a strong focus on evidence-based and patient-centred care.

Dr. Akram completed his medical degree in 2011 and later obtained his Master’s Degree and Syrian Board Certification in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology in 2017 after completing specialised residency training in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology at Tishreen University Hospital, Syria.

He is currently practicing in the UAE and has experience performing more than 4000 diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures including Gastroscopy (EGD), Colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS, PEG tube insertion, liver biopsy procedures, Capsule Endoscopy, and Gastric Balloon procedures for weight loss management.

Dr. Akram has a strong clinical interest in advanced therapeutic endoscopy, pancreatobiliary diseases, minimally invasive gastrointestinal interventions, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) management. He continuously participates in international conferences, workshops, and CME activities to stay updated with the latest advancements and international guidelines in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy.

  • Diagnostic & Therapeutic Upper GI Endoscopy (EGD)
  • Colonoscopy & Lower GI Procedures
  • ERCP & Advanced Pancreatobiliary Endoscopy
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
  • Capsule Endoscopy
  • Gastric Balloon for Weight Loss Management
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Gastritis & Peptic Ulcer Disease
  • Liver Diseases & Fatty Liver Management
  • Pancreatic & Gallbladder Disorders
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding Management
  • PEG Tube Placement
  • Liver Biopsy Procedures
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Management
  • Preventive Gastroenterology & Digestive Health Care. 

Dr. Akram actively participates in international and UAE-based conferences, workshops, webinars, and advanced endoscopy training programs. He follows the latest clinical updates and guidelines from leading international Gastroenterology societies including ASGE, ACG, ESGE, and WEO.

He is also an active member of:

  • European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE)
  • British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG)
  • United European Gastroenterology (UEG)

Dr. Akram has a special interest in advanced gastrointestinal endoscopy and continues to pursue professional development and research in therapeutic endoscopic procedures including ERCP, EUS, POEM, ESD, and Capsule Endoscopy.

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NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda

Doctors 110+

Specialities 36+

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