Dr. Abtan Ahmad Al-Talafih

Consultant – Gastroenterology

Speciality: Gastroenterology

Nationality: Jordanian

Experience: 30 Years

Languages: English, Arabic

NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah

Dr Abtan Ahmad Al-Talafih is a highly experienced Consultant Gastroenterologist with extensive expertise in gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary diseases. He has over 30 years of medical practice with advanced training in gastroenterology, hepatology, and internal medicine from leading international institutions.

Dr Abtan holds Jordanian Board certifications in Gastroenterology & Hepatology and Internal Medicine and has completed postgraduate clinical training in the United Kingdom, Italy, and Egypt. His practice focuses on advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, delivering safe, precise, and evidence-based care.

  • M.B.Ch.B – University of Basra, Iraq (1989)
  • Jordanian Board Diploma – Internal Medicine (1996)
  • Jordanian Board Diploma – Gastroenterology & Hepatology (2007)
  • MRCP Part 1 (1996) & Part 2 (2002), UK
  • USMLE Part 1 & 2 (1996), USA

  • Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology training – London, Cardiff, Birmingham, Liverpool (UK)
  • Heath Hospital, Cardiff – Clinical Training (2004–2005)
  • Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Training – Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Cairo
  • ERCP Intensive Training – San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
  • Esophageal Manometry Training – Sheffield Hospitals, UK

  • Diagnostic & therapeutic gastroscopy and colonoscopy
  • Polypectomy
  • Management of variceal and non-variceal GI bleeding
  • Capsule endoscopy
  • Intragastric balloon insertion
  • Gastric Botox
  • PEG tube insertion (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy)

  • European Specialty in Gastroenterology & Hepatology (ESEGH)
  • Jordanian Gastroenterology Society
  • Jordanian Society of Internal Medicine
  • Jordan Society of Allergy & Immunology

Practice Locations

Sharjah - Hospital

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NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah

Doctors 203+

Specialities 36+

Emergency 24/7

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