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Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at SKMC





    Delivering Excellence in Digestive Health with Compassion and Expertise

    At SKMC, we are committed to delivering the highest standard of care for digestive, liver, and nutritional disorders. Our goal is to enhance the quality of life for our patients through innovative treatments and compassionate care. We follow a multidisciplinary approach that ensures seamless collaboration across specialties. Our team works with surgeons, radiologists, dietitians, and pharmacists to provide integrated care. We emphasize:

    • Clear Care Pathways: Coordinated management for complex cases
    • Regular Case Reviews: Multidisciplinary conferences to ensure optimal outcomes
    • Evidence-Based Practices: Continuous quality improvement for patient safety

    Delivering Excellence in Digestive

    Scope of Services

    Adult Gastroenterology

    Our adult gastroenterology team treats a variety of digestive and liver disorders. We provide expert care through inpatient, outpatient, and day care services.

    Conditions We Treat:

    • Gastrointestinal Disorders: GERD, peptic ulcers, constipation, and diarrhea
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
    • Pancreatic Disorders: Acute and chronic pancreatitis
    • Hepatology: Hepatitis, fatty liver, and chronic liver disease
    • Post-Transplant Care: Liver and small bowel transplant management
    • Nutritional Disorders: Malnutrition, obesity, and feeding disorders
    • Endoscopic Procedures: Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies
    Adult Gastroenterology

    Service Settings for Adults

    Inpatient Service

    • 24/7 coverage for gastroenterology emergencies
    • Management of complex gastroenterological conditions
    • Post-transplant care and follow-up

    Outpatient Service

    • Specialized clinics for GI, liver, and nutritional disorders
    • IBD and liver transplant follow-up
    • Comprehensive endoscopic procedures

    Day Care Services

    • Infusion therapy for IBD and iron deficiency
    • Pre- and post-endoscopy care
    • Short-stay consultations
    Service Settings for Adults

    Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition

    Our Pediatric Gastroenterology Division offers specialized care for children with digestive and liver disorders. We manage both acute and chronic conditions with expert precision.

    Conditions We Treat:

    • Gastrointestinal Disorders: Abdominal pain, GERD, constipation, and diarrhea
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
    • Pancreatic Disorders: Acute and chronic pancreatitis
    • Hepatology: Hepatitis and chronic liver disease
    • Nutritional Disorders: Feeding disorders and malnutrition
    • Post-Transplant Care: Liver and small bowel transplant follow-up
    • Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT): For recurrent C. difficile infections
    Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition

    Service Settings for Children

    Inpatient Service

    • 24/7 pediatric gastroenterology coverage
    • Coordination with multidisciplinary teams for complex cases
    • Post-transplant care for liver and intestinal transplants

    Outpatient Service

    • Daily clinics for pediatric GI and liver disorders
    • Pre- and post-transplant management
    • Home Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) services

    Day Care Services

    • Infusion therapy and iron supplementation
    • Pre- and post-endoscopy care
    • Diagnostic testing and sedation services
    Service Settings for Children

    Adult Gastroenterology

    Our adult gastroenterology team treats a variety of digestive and liver disorders. We provide expert care through inpatient, outpatient, and day care services.

    Conditions We Treat:

    • Gastrointestinal Disorders: GERD, peptic ulcers, constipation, and diarrhea
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
    • Pancreatic Disorders: Acute and chronic pancreatitis
    • Hepatology: Hepatitis, fatty liver, and chronic liver disease
    • Post-Transplant Care: Liver and small bowel transplant management
    • Nutritional Disorders: Malnutrition, obesity, and feeding disorders
    • Endoscopic Procedures: Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies
    Adult Gastroenterology

    Service Settings for Adults

    Inpatient Service

    • 24/7 coverage for gastroenterology emergencies
    • Management of complex gastroenterological conditions
    • Post-transplant care and follow-up

    Outpatient Service

    • Specialized clinics for GI, liver, and nutritional disorders
    • IBD and liver transplant follow-up
    • Comprehensive endoscopic procedures

    Day Care Services

    • Infusion therapy for IBD and iron deficiency
    • Pre- and post-endoscopy care
    • Short-stay consultations
    Service Settings for Adults

    Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition

    Our Pediatric Gastroenterology Division offers specialized care for children with digestive and liver disorders. We manage both acute and chronic conditions with expert precision.

    Conditions We Treat:

    • Gastrointestinal Disorders: Abdominal pain, GERD, constipation, and diarrhea
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
    • Pancreatic Disorders: Acute and chronic pancreatitis
    • Hepatology: Hepatitis and chronic liver disease
    • Nutritional Disorders: Feeding disorders and malnutrition
    • Post-Transplant Care: Liver and small bowel transplant follow-up
    • Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT): For recurrent C. difficile infections
    Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition

    Service Settings for Children

    Inpatient Service

    • 24/7 pediatric gastroenterology coverage
    • Coordination with multidisciplinary teams for complex cases
    • Post-transplant care for liver and intestinal transplants

    Outpatient Service

    • Daily clinics for pediatric GI and liver disorders
    • Pre- and post-transplant management
    • Home Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) services

    Day Care Services

    • Infusion therapy and iron supplementation
    • Pre- and post-endoscopy care
    • Diagnostic testing and sedation services
    Service Settings for Children

    Treatment of Liver Disease

    Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery

    Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery

    For liver and bile duct tumors

    Liver Transplantation

    Liver Transplantation

    Comprehensive care before and after transplantation

    Advanced Endoscopic Techniques

    Advanced Endoscopic Techniques

    For biliary disease management

    Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery

    Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery

    For liver and bile duct tumors

    Liver Transplantation

    Liver Transplantation

    Comprehensive care before and after transplantation

    Advanced Endoscopic Techniques

    Advanced Endoscopic Techniques

    For biliary disease management

    Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

    Imaging Studies

    Imaging Studies

    High-resolution CT and MRI scans

    Liver Biopsy

    Liver Biopsy

    Minimally invasive tissue sampling

    Paracentesis

    Paracentesis

    Fluid analysis for liver disease assessment

    Endoscopic Techniques

    Endoscopic Techniques

    Minimally invasive procedures for varices and biliary diseases

    Imaging Studies

    Imaging Studies

    High-resolution CT and MRI scans

    Liver Biopsy

    Liver Biopsy

    Minimally invasive tissue sampling

    Paracentesis

    Paracentesis

    Fluid analysis for liver disease assessment

    Endoscopic Techniques

    Endoscopic Techniques

    Minimally invasive procedures for varices and biliary diseases

    Meet Our Experts

    Dr. Mohamad Said Nouh

    Dr. Mohamad Said Nouh

    Consultant Physician

    Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
    Dr. Mahmood Ahmad

    Dr. Mahmood Ahmad

    Specialist Physician

    Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
    Dr. Faisal Fayyaz

    Dr. Faisal Fayyaz

    Consultant Physician

    Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
    Dr. Ashref Tawil

    Dr. Ashref Tawil

    Division Chief

    Adult Gastroenterology
    Dr. Nageen Murad

    Dr. Nageen Murad

    Specialist Physician

    Adult Gastroenterology
    Dr. Rana R Ahmad Bitar

    Dr. Rana R Ahmad Bitar

    Consultant Physician

    Adult Gastroenterology
    Dr. Nafea Hussain Alyasi

    Dr. Nafea Hussain Alyasi

    Specialist Physician

    Adult Gastroenterology
    Dr. Mohamad Miqdady

    Dr. Mohamad Miqdady

    Division Chief

    Adult Gastroenterology
    Dr. Ali Hasan Sallam

    Dr. Ali Hasan Sallam

    Specialist Physician

    Adult Gastroenterology
    Dr. Amer Azaz

    Dr. Amer Azaz

    Consultant Physician

    Adult Gastroenterology
    Dr. Huda Al Ghafli

    Dr. Huda Al Ghafli

    Specialist Physician

    Adult Gastroenterology
    Dr. Mohamad Said Nouh

    Dr. Mohamad Said Nouh

    Consultant Physician

    Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
    Dr. Mahmood Ahmad

    Dr. Mahmood Ahmad

    Specialist Physician

    Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
    Dr. Faisal Fayyaz

    Dr. Faisal Fayyaz

    Consultant Physician

    Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
    Dr. Ashref Tawil

    Dr. Ashref Tawil

    Division Chief

    Adult Gastroenterology
    Dr. Nageen Murad

    Dr. Nageen Murad

    Specialist Physician

    Adult Gastroenterology
    Dr. Rana R Ahmad Bitar

    Dr. Rana R Ahmad Bitar

    Consultant Physician

    Adult Gastroenterology
    Dr. Nafea Hussain Alyasi

    Dr. Nafea Hussain Alyasi

    Specialist Physician

    Adult Gastroenterology
    Dr. Mohamad Miqdady

    Dr. Mohamad Miqdady

    Division Chief

    Adult Gastroenterology
    Dr. Ali Hasan Sallam

    Dr. Ali Hasan Sallam

    Specialist Physician

    Adult Gastroenterology
    Dr. Amer Azaz

    Dr. Amer Azaz

    Consultant Physician

    Adult Gastroenterology
    Dr. Huda Al Ghafli

    Dr. Huda Al Ghafli

    Specialist Physician

    Adult Gastroenterology