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Dr. Akram Shammat

Verified Gastroenterology Sharjah

Dr. Akram Shammat

16 years of experience 4.9 (249 verified reviews)

4,884+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
3
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Akram Shammat at a glance

Dr. Akram Shammat is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 15+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Akram Shammat is a skilled specialist in gastroenterology with a career spanning over a decade. He completed his residency in gastroenterology at Al Assad University Hospital and Tishreen University Hospital. 
Dr. Shammat is fully qualified to practise in the UAE, holding both the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) eligibility letter and the Ministry of Health (MOH) evaluation letter, which affirm his adherence to the highest standards of healthcare.
His areas of specialisation include a range of advanced gastroenterological procedures and conditions. These include Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), Oesophageal Gastroduodenoscopy (OGD), and Colonoscopy. He is also skilled in Bariatric Endoscopy Procedures and GI Bleeding Hemostasis. Dr. Shammat has extensive experience in managing chronic liver diseases, cirrhosis, viral hepatitis, and functional bowel disorders.
With his extensive experience and specialised skills, Dr. Shammat is dedicated to providing comprehensive and innovative care in the field of gastroenterology.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Akram Shammat

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Sharjah (AE)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universitat de València, Sharjah (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-467021 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-7C0A5B52 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,758
Annual physical exam 99395 1,920
Vaccination administration 90471 1,672
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,151

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Akram Shammat
HEADSHOT
Akram Shammat in consultation
IN OFFICE
Akram Shammat with the team
WITH TEAM
Akram Shammat at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 113s
Meet Akram Shammat

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 7

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
    Akram Shammat, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3404/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36813194 · cited by 142
  2. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across AE
    Akram Shammat, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8877/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33865408 · cited by 188
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
    Akram Shammat, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5060/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31865328 · cited by 186

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Gastroenterology European Annual Congress (Gastroenterology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Gastroenterology National Society Meeting · Sharjah · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — Sharjah · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterology
  • Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · akram.shammat@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

249 verified reviews
4.93
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249 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
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Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Akram Shammat's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Akram Shammat treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Gastroenterology

Digestive-tract conditions including reflux, IBS, IBD, liver disease and colorectal screening.

Dr. Akram Shammat is one of 301 gastroenterology doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse gastroenterology doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Sharjah matters

Medical practice in United Arab Emirates is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Arab Emirates medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Sharjah carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Akram Shammat specialise in?

    Akram Shammat specialises in Gastroenterology in Sharjah, AE. 15 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Akram Shammat treat?

    Akram Shammat treats conditions within Gastroenterology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Akram Shammat practise?

    Akram Shammat practises in Sharjah, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Akram Shammat speak?

    Akram Shammat speaks English, Arabic.

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  • What do patients say about Akram Shammat?

    Akram Shammat has a verified rating of 4.93/5 from 249 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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