Hepatology & Liver Specialist · Dubai
Liver Disease Treatment
in Dubai
Fatty liver, hepatitis, autoimmune disease, cirrhosis — liver conditions vary widely, and many cause no symptoms until they are further along. Assessment and ongoing care at HealthBay, Al Wasl, Dubai.
Know the Signs
What liver disease can look like
A lot of liver disease is picked up on routine blood tests, before anyone feels unwell. The list below is worth taking seriously. The absence of symptoms is not the same as a healthy liver.
- Jaundice (yellow skin or eyes)
- Persistent fatigue or weakness
- Abdominal pain or swelling (upper right)
- Dark urine or pale stools
- Unexplained itching (pruritus)
- Easy bruising or bleeding
- Nausea or loss of appetite
- Abnormal liver function tests (LFTs)
- Fatty liver or liver lesion on ultrasound
- Unexplained weight loss
Background
Training that matches these conditions
Research PhD in Liver Disease
University of Leeds — primary biliary cholangitis and liver disease biomarkers.
Consultant Transplant Hepatologist
Leeds Liver Unit, St James' University Hospital — a high-volume UK transplant centre.
Published in The Lancet & Hepatology
Papers on PBC, PSC, liver transplant strictures, and ERCP in PSC.
CCT in Gastroenterology (UK)
Specialist certification from the UK General Medical Council.
FRCP (UK)
Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians.
17+ Years Clinical Experience
NHS consultant posts, then HealthBay in Dubai — across the range of liver disease, not a single niche.
Conditions
Liver conditions treated in Dubai
Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD / MASLD)
The liver condition seen most often. FibroScan to stage fibrosis, a look at metabolic risk, and treatment where it will actually change the course.
Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH / MASH)
Fatty liver that has moved on to inflammation and scarring. Staging matters here, because the plan is different once fibrosis is established.
Hepatitis B (Chronic)
Long-term antiviral treatment when indicated, viral load monitoring, and cancer surveillance. Not every diagnosis means tablets on day one.
Hepatitis C (Chronic)
Curable in most people with 8–12 weeks of modern tablets. Side effects are generally modest.
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Immune-mediated inflammation. The diagnosis has to be right before immunosuppression starts, and follow-up has to be close enough to catch relapse.
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
This was the focus of the doctoral research. UDCA first; Obeticholic acid and symptom control (itch, fatigue) when needed.
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
Surveillance, ERCP when a dominant stricture needs treating, and transplant assessment if the disease progresses. Published work on ERCP in PSC.
Liver Cirrhosis
Treat the cause, watch for varices and fluid, screen for liver cancer, and talk about transplant when that becomes relevant — not as a last-minute surprise.
Liver Cancer Surveillance (HCC)
Ultrasound and AFP every six months in people at risk. Finding a small lesion early is what makes treatment possible.
Alcohol-Related Liver Disease
Alcoholic hepatitis and cirrhosis. Nutritional support and a medical plan that treats alcohol as part of the illness.
Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI)
Identify the likely drug, stop it safely, exclude the other diagnoses, and watch the liver recover.
Liver Transplant Follow-Up
Patients transplanted at Leeds or elsewhere are seen for immunosuppression and long-term hepatology care in Dubai.
FAQ
Liver disease in Dubai — questions patients ask
What are the warning signs of liver disease?
Jaundice, persistent tiredness, itch, dark urine, pale stools, swelling in the upper right abdomen, easy bruising. Many conditions produce none of these until later. An abnormal liver blood test on a routine check is often the first clue.
What is fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and can it be treated?
Fat in the liver, usually linked to weight, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Some people progress to inflammation (MASH), fibrosis, and cirrhosis. FibroScan staging, a look at what is driving it, and treatment where it is useful are done at HealthBay.
Can autoimmune liver disease be treated?
Autoimmune hepatitis usually responds to immunosuppression. PBC is managed with UDCA and, if needed, newer drugs. PSC is different: surveillance, ERCP for dominant strictures, and transplant assessment if it progresses. Research on PBC and PSC was published in The Lancet and Hepatology.
How is liver cirrhosis managed in Dubai?
Treat the underlying cause where possible. Screen for liver cancer every six months. Check for varices. Manage fluid and encephalopathy. Transplant assessment when that becomes the right next step.
When should I see a liver specialist?
Abnormal LFTs, jaundice, fatty liver on ultrasound, hepatitis B or C, a family history of liver disease, signs of cirrhosis, or if you are a transplant recipient. Waiting for symptoms is not a reliable strategy — a lot of liver disease is quiet until it is not.
Appointments
Liver disease consultations in Dubai
HealthBay Gastroenterology & Digestive Health, Al Wasl Road, Dubai (Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri: 8 AM – 5 PM)
Medcare Hospital, Sharjah (Tue & Thu: 8 AM – 4 PM)
HealthBay Community Care, Motorcity, Dubai (Sat: 9 AM – 3 PM)
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