9.5
Dr. Ali Iyoob Valiyaveettil
gastroenterologist, Burjeel Medical City Clinic
About doctor
Dr. Ali Iyoob Valiyaveettil is a highly skilled gastroenterological surgeon with international training, specializing in complex surgery of the gastrointestinal tract and hepatopancreatobiliary system. He has over 23 years of general surgical experience and more than 16 years of practice in gastrointestinal and hepatopancreatobiliary surgery.
In his clinical practice, Dr. Valiyaveettil uses advanced techniques of minimally invasive and robotic surgery, performs laparoscopic and robotic interventions on the esophagus, stomach, liver, bile ducts, pancreas, colon, and anorectal area, and operates on cases of obesity, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and hernias. His extensive experience and international training make him one of the leading specialists chosen by patients from all over the world.
Education and professional qualifications
- MBBS (medical degree) – basic medical education.
- MS (General Surgery) – specialization in general surgery.
- FRCS (Glasgow) – member of the Royal College of Surgeons, UK (2004).
- MCh (Gastro-Intestinal Surgery) – additional surgical specialization.
- Additional training: LAP HPB Surgery (Taiwan, 2014), VAT Esophagectomy (2011), numerous courses in laparoscopy and HPB surgery.
Professional experience
Dr. Ali Iyoob Valiyaveettil has many years of experience working in highly specialized medical centers:
- Over 23 years of general surgical experience, of which more than 16 years have been devoted to gastrointestinal and HPB surgery.
- A pioneer in esophageal surgery in the state of Kerala, India, he was the first to perform advanced robotic surgery in this field in the region.
- Currently working as a consultant and head of the gastrointestinal surgery department at Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi, where he treats international patients and implements innovative treatment methods.
Areas of clinical practice
- Laparoscopic and robotic surgery – interventions on the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas.
- Surgery of the colon and anorectal area, treatment of suspected cancer in the gastrointestinal system.
- Treatment of GERD, hernias, obesity, and complex gastrointestinal conditions.
- Development of innovative techniques, in particular, closure of postoperative esophageal fistulas and creation of a cost-effective instrument for laparoscopic appendectomy.
Scientific activity
Dr. Valiyaveettil is actively involved in scientific research. His publications include articles in Tropical Gastroenterology and the Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology on infectious, inflammatory, and postoperative changes in the digestive system. He regularly speaks at international conferences on hepatopancreatobiliary surgery.
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