Advisory Committee
BIO
Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Omar is a Consultant in Tropical Medicine, Digestive Diseases, and Endoscopy with 25 years of experience. He currently serves as the Head of the Internal Medicine Department in Kuwait and as a Professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Theodor Bilharz Research Institute in Egypt. Prof. Omar is an expert in hepatology, gastroenterology, and advanced endoscopic procedures. His extensive experience in clinical practice and research has contributed significantly to the advancement of medical knowledge and patient care in both digestive diseases and liver conditions across the region.
DESIGNATIONS
Head of Internal Medicine Department, Consultant Tropical Medicine, Digestive Diseases and Endoscopy, Kuwait.
Professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Egypt.
Head of International Medicine Department, Consultant Tropical Medicine Digestive Diseases
QUALIFICATIONS
Fellow the American Society For Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
Member of European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Member of American Gastroenterological Association
BIO
Dr. Nahla Azzam practices in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is highly regarded for her expertise in several conditions, including viral gastroenteritis, colitis, hemorrhagic proctocolitis, colonoscopy, and endoscopy. She is known for her comprehensive clinical care and advanced diagnostic skills. Over the past 15 years, Dr. Azzam has made significant contributions to medical research, co-authoring 64 peer-reviewed articles. Her clinical and research work has advanced understanding in gastroenterology, particularly in digestive health, positioning her as a leading expert in her field in Saudi Arabia and beyond.
DESIGNATIONS
Professor of Medicine and Gastroenterologist, KSUMC at King Saudi University, Saudi Arabia
QUALIFICATIONS
MD,MBBS, SAUDI BOARD OF INTERNAL MEDICINE, MRCP INTERNAL MEDICINE,
BIO
Dr. Sharmila Sachithanandan, a Consultant Gastroenterologist in Malaysia, is the founding president of WIGNAP (Women in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Asia Pacific). Specializing in neuroendocrine tumors and endoscopy, she is committed to advancing medical knowledge and patient care in these fields. Dr. Sachithanandan also advocates for increasing women's representation in gastroenterology, promoting gender equality through her research and clinical leadership. Her contributions are shaping the future of gastroenterology,
with a focus on both cutting-edge treatments and empowering women in the medical profession.
DESIGNATIONS
Consultant Gastroenterologist at the Ramsay- Sime Darby Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
QUALIFICATIONS
MB BCH, BAO, LRCPI & SI, Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland, 1993
BIO
Prof. Vivek Kaul is the Segal-Watson Professor of Medicine and former Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA. With a focus on therapeutic endoscopy, interventional EUS, and advanced ERCP, Dr. Kaul is an expert in managing complex GI cancers. He co-directs the Developmental Endoscopy Lab, fostering innovation and training in endoscopy. Active in national and international gastroenterology committees, he chairs the ACG...
DESIGNATIONS
Segal-Watson Professor of Medicine, Div of Gastroenterology, Univ of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
QUALIFICATIONS
MD, FACG, FASGE, AGAF