Dr. Hamid Yousuf is a highly experienced Consultant Gastroenterologist and Interventional Endoscopist at NMC Royal Hospital, Sharjah. With over 19 years of clinical practice, Dr. Hamid brings extensive expertise in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of gastrointestinal and liver conditions.
He is particularly dedicated to the care of patients with complex gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders, consistently delivering high standards of care. Dr. Hamid has trained and worked in leading, high-volume hospitals across the UK and Ireland, where he played a pivotal role in managing challenging cases, including emergency GI bleeds and advanced hepatobiliary diseases.
Dr. Hamid holds multiple prestigious qualifications, including:
- FRCP (Ireland)
- FRCP (Glasgow)
- Fellow of the European Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- CSCST in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine (Ireland)
- MRCP (UK)
He is also proficient in a wide range of advanced endoscopic procedures, such as ERCP, EUS, diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy, and gastroscopy, having performed thousands of these with exceptional precision and care.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Hamid is actively involved in medical education, research, and the training of future healthcare professionals, underscoring his commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in the field of gastroenterology.
Areas of Expertise
1. General Gastroenterology
Dr. Hamid Yousuf specializes in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions, including:
- Acid reflux (GERD)
- Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia)
- Gastritis
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Celiac disease
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD – Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis)
- Gastrointestinal-related anaemia
- Gastric and colorectal cancers
2. Liver and Pancreatic Disorders
Extensive experience in managing both acute and chronic conditions affecting the liver and pancreas, including:
- Fatty liver disease (NAFLD/NASH)
- Hepatitis B and C
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Liver cirrhosis
- Acute and chronic pancreatitis
- Pancreatic insufficiency
3. Advanced Endoscopic Procedures
Expert in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including:
- Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
- PEG tube insertion (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy)
- Complex Polyp removal (EMR) and cancer screening
- Colon and oesophageal stenting
- Management of gastrointestinal bleeding
- PH study and Oesophageal manometry
- Capsule endoscopy (small bowel imaging)
- Fibroscan (non-invasive liver fibrosis assessment)
