Dr. Hussein Naeem
Specialist Gastroenterology
MBBCh - Ain Shams University, Master Degree(MSc): Tropical Medicine - Ain Shams University
Total Years of Experience : 20
Years of Experience in the UAE : 6
Professional Journey
- Specialist Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Burjeel Royal Hospital, Al Ain, UAE (since March 2019)
- Overseeing Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Endoscopy services.
- Consultant Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Golf Hospital, Cairo, Egypt (Oct 2018 – Mar 2019)
- Advanced Endoscopy and Research Fellow at Digestive Disease Center, Northern Yokohama Hospital, Showa University, Japan (Jul 2018 – Oct 2018)
- Specialized training in upper/lower GIT endoscopy, ERCP, EUS, and advanced cancer diagnostics using NBI, Chromoendoscopy, EMR, and ESD techniques.
- Participated in digestive disease research projects.
- Acting Consultant Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Al Ain Hospital, UAE (Jun 2010 – Jun 2018)
- Delivered outpatient consultations, inpatient rounds, advanced endoscopic procedures, and emergency on-call services for GIT cases.
- Core faculty member for teaching the gastroenterology curriculum for internal medicine residents.
- Senior Specialist Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology at Al Hayah National Hospital, Saudi Arabia (2006 – 2010)
- Led outpatient clinics and supervised endoscopy units.
- Managed gastroenterology consultations and conducted therapeutic procedures.
- Lecturer in Tropical Medicine Department at Ain Shams University Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt (2006)
- Delivered academic teaching, supervised postgraduate students, and trained fellows in diagnostic/therapeutic endoscopy.
- Gastroenterology Fellow at Ain Shams University Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt (2000 – 2005)
- Specialized in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, management of GIT emergencies, and inpatient care.
- Resident in Tropical Internal Medicine at Ain Shams University Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt (1997 – 1999)
- Focused on tropical and gastroenterology medicine under supervision.
Internship
- Completed general medicine, surgery, pediatrics, OBGYN, tropical medicine, and emergency care rotations at Ain Shams University Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt (1996 – 1997).
Research and Publications
- Published research on H. Pylori diagnostics, virtual colonoscopy, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and the integration of AI in gastrointestinal endoscopy.
- Co-investigator in multinational studies on HCV treatment outcomes.
Notable Contributions
- Established specialized gastroenterology and endoscopy services at multiple facilities in UAE.
- Developed protocols for CRC screening, patient safety, and procedural improvements.
- Delivered numerous CME presentations and participated in global conferences (e.g., EASL, AASLD, DDW).
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Procedures and Services Offered:
- Endoscopic Procedures:
- Endoscopic injection sclerotherapy for oesophageal varices.
- Endoscopic band ligation for esophageal variceal active bleeding.
- Management of gastric varices using Glue (Histoacryl).
- Management of Cardiac Achalasia:
- Balloon dilatation.
- Botox injection.
- Feeding and Drainage Procedures:
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) placement.
- Paracentesis for ascites.
- Pleural tapping for pleural effusion.
- Bleeding Control:
- Endo clips and heat probe for bleeding gastrointestinal ulcers.
- Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC) for Gastric Angiodysplasia and GAVE.
- Foreign Body Removal:
- Removal of objects in children (coins, batteries, food items).
- Removal of objects in adults (sharp objects, needles, fish bones, impacted food).
- Advanced Diagnostics:
- Diagnostic ERCP.
- Total colonoscopy and ileoscopy.
- Virtual colonoscopy (CT Colonography).
- Endocapsule administration and interpretation.
- pH Metry and Esophageal Manometry.
- Breath tests interpretation (urea, lactose, and fructose).
- Abdominal ultrasound.
- Fibroscan.
- Biopsies:
- Therapeutic Procedures:
- Polypectomy.
- Band ligation of hemorrhoids.
- Therapeutic ERCP.
- Advanced Endoscopic Procedures:
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS).
- Enteroscopy.
- Esophageal stent placement.
- Other Observed Procedures:
