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Dr. Iyad Issa

Gastroenterology Abu Dhabi

Dr. Iyad Issa

6 years of experience

7,283+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
13
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Iyad Issa at a glance

Dr. Iyad Issa is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 18+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Iyad Issa is a consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Harley Street Medical Centre in Abu Dhabi. He has a special interest in functional disorders, GI bleeding, obesity, and inflammatory bowel disease.
He gained his MD from the American University of Beirut (AUB) in 1995 and went on to attain a diploma in internal medicine before studying gastroenterology at the AUB Medical Centre. Additionally, he holds a certification from the Business of Healthcare Academy (Duke University, USA).
He is actively involved in research and has authored or co-authored over 20 papers in high-impact journals. He has also delivered over 50 presentations both nationally and internationally. Furthermore, he is a reviewer and member of the editorial board of a number of peer-reviewed journals, including the World Journal of Gastroenterology.
Dr. Issa is trained in GCP and holds CITI certification. He has also been the chairman of the institutional review board at Rafik Hariri University Hospital, a position he has held for the past nine years. Additionally, he has been the chairman and chief medical officer at Rafik Hariri University Hospital. His extensive experience means that Dr. Issa is able to provide the highest quality of care for his patients.
He is multilingual and speaks Arabic, English, and French.

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

— Dr. Iyad Issa

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  3. 2020–2021 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-895249 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-AEB1D78C · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,057
Annual physical exam 99395 903
Vaccination administration 90471 1,311
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,472

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 90 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Iyad Issa
HEADSHOT
Iyad Issa in consultation
IN OFFICE
Iyad Issa with the team
WITH TEAM
Iyad Issa at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 136s
Meet Iyad Issa

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 13

  1. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Iyad Issa, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9104/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38408564 · cited by 193
  2. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    Iyad Issa, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1387/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30626373 · cited by 171

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — Abu Dhabi · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · iyad.issa@euroclinics.example

Location

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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. Iyad Issa's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Iyad Issa 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. Iyad Issa 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 Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi 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 Iyad Issa specialise in?

    Iyad Issa specialises in Gastroenterology in Abu Dhabi, AE. 18 years of clinical experience.

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    Iyad Issa treats conditions within Gastroenterology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Iyad Issa practise?

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  • What languages does Iyad Issa speak?

    Iyad Issa speaks English, Arabic.

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